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MoJ wins privilege battle over PowerPoint slides prepared by counsel for training session
Thursday, 7 April 2016PowerPoint slides prepared by external counsel for training at the Ministry of Justice were subject to legal professional privilege and did not have to be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, the First-Tier Tribunal has ruled.
Tags: freedom of information, legal aid, Ministry of Justice
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Law Society criticised by its own FoI adjudicator over Blacker e-mails
Wednesday, 16 March 2016The Law Society has apologised to its freedom of information adjudicator after failing to provide him with an “additional and substantial” body of information relating to ‘Harry Potter solicitor’ Alan Blacker, also known as Lord Harley. Adam Sowerbutts described the incident as “troubling”.
Tags: freedom of information, Law Society
Posted in Latest news, Regulation, Solicitors
Law Society told to disclose letters about ‘Harry Potter solicitor’
Monday, 24 August 2015The Law Society has been told by its freedom of information adjudicator to disclose letters and reports involving the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the charity run by Alan Blacker, the solicitor also known as Lord Harley, Legal Futures understands.
Tags: freedom of information, Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Posted in Latest news, Regulation, Solicitors
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Keeping the conversation going beyond Pride Month
As I reflect on all the celebrations of Pride Month 2024, I ask myself why there remains hesitancy amongst LGBTQ+ staff members about when it comes to being open about their identity in the workplace.
Third-party managed accounts: Your key questions answered
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has given strong indications that it is headed towards greater restrictions on law firms when it comes to handling client money.
Understanding vicarious trauma in the legal workplace
Vicarious trauma can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture or being a refugee.
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