ArticleThe Case For The Defence –Theory And PracticeUnited KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBarlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP
ArticleHealth & Safety: Applying Solicitor-Client And Litigation Privilege To Protect Internal InvestigationsThe Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much-anticipated decision in R. v. Bruce Power Inc. This case demonstrates that the results of internal employer investigations into workplace injuries and fatalities can be shielded from use in subsequent prosecutions, provided that appropriate steps are taken by the employer to "cloak" the investigation documents in solicitor-client and litigation privilege. CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleShot By Both Sides?Solicitors who conduct litigation are usually mindful of their professional duties to their client and their obligations to the court. United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBarlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP
VideoLerners LLP Top 5 Civil Appeal Decisions From July and August, 2013 (Video Companion)Appellate lawyer, Jasmine Akbarali provides a summary of Lerners' Top 5 Ontario civil appeals decisions from July and August , 2013CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleThree Carey Olsen Lawyers Sworn In As Guernsey AdvocatesCarey Olsen lawyers Simon Florance, Julia Schaefer and Rachel de la Haye have been admitted as advocates of the Royal Court of Guernsey.GuernseyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarey Olsen
ArticleDisputes On Death: What Are The Options?There are different requirements a claimant needs to fulfil depending on the nature of their relationship to the deceased.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWeightmans LLP
VideoMeet Callum: Your Expert In UK Immigration Law|UK Immigration Solicitor|UK Immigration Lawyer| (Video)Latitude Law's training solicitor, Callum, shares his journey from caseworker to solicitor, specializing in individual and corporate immigration matters, with qualification expected in September next year.United KingdomImmigrationLatitude Law
ArticleSolicitors PI: Termination of Retainer and Recovery of CostsIn a recent decision the Court of Appeal has confirmed that where a solicitor terminates his retainer prior to the completion of his instructions, he is entitled to be paid for all the work done prior to termination, provided the retainer was terminated for "good reason" and upon reasonable notice.United KingdomInsuranceCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleUpdate From The Midwinter Meeting Of The ABA Occupational Safety And Health Law CommitteeAnn Rosenthal, Associate Solicitor for the Occupational Safety and Health Division, delivered remarks from the Solicitor's Office and stressed that the change in administrations would not lessen enforcement efforts by OSHA.United StatesEmployment and HRSeyfarth Shaw LLP
ArticleWithers Public International Law Team Files Pro Bono Amicus Brief With US Supreme Court In Case Tackling Human Rights Violations In The Global Chocolate IndustryWithers partnered with Stanford Law School ("SLS") to file an amicus curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court on October 21, 2020 in support of victims of child slavery...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWithers LLP
ArticleDangers of irrevocable authorities and breaches of fiduciary dutyThe Qld court considered 'irrevocable authorities' and the liability of third parties under the rule in Barnes v Addy.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhy You Need A Solicitor For Your Will: Lessons From Recent Crew & Anor V Oakley & Ors CaseThe Crew & Anor v Oakley & Ors case highlights the critical role of legal expertise in Will preparation and revocation. It underscores the importance of ensuring testamentary capacity, compliance, clarity, and dispute protection through professional oversight.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialParker Bullen LLP
ArticleDefendant Ordered To Produce Documents Encompassed By "Circle Of Privilege" (Will Murray & Associates V. Nader Fakih)During the course of litigation, parties are generally required by the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure to produce all documents that are relevant to the issues in dispute.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationGardiner Roberts LLP
ArticleReminder: Accountant-Client Privilege Does Not ExistIn the course of a tax appeal, the taxpayer and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are entitled to inspect certain documents that are in the other party's possession...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDentons Canada LLP
ArticleSolicitor-client Privilege Can Be Lost!The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that solicitor-client privilege can be implicitly waived when a party's pleadings rely on their understanding of their legal position...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMillar Kreklewetz
ArticleNew Build Conveyancing: Your Guide To Buying A New Build HomeBuying a new build home is exciting. Everything is brand new, energy-efficient and designed for modern living. But behind the fresh paint and glossy brochures, the legal process can move fast and feel overwhelming.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionRothera Bray
ArticleChallenges Faced when Seeking to Strike Out Potentially Unmeritorious ClaimsA recent Court of Appeal judgment highlights the difficulties facing a defendant who seeks to have proceedings struck out which he/she considers to be unmeritorious. IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMaples Group
ArticleRestraining A Solicitor From Acting For A Client: An Extraordinary Power With A High HurdleThe New South Wales Court of Appeal has overturned a decision restraining a law firm from acting for a client, establishing that general observations of senior solicitors by junior lawyers do not constitute confidential information. The ruling clarifies when courts can invoke the extraordinary jurisdiction to prevent lawyers from representing clients and emphasizes that parties must be formally joined to proceedings that directly affect their rights. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationGilchrist Connell
ArticleThe Solicitor-Client Privilege And The Duty Of Loyalty Are Confirmed Once Again By The Supreme Court Of CanadaThe Supreme Court of Canada was asked to determine the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Act and Regulations insofar as they affect the solicitor-client privilege and the ethical obligations of lawyers. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLanglois Avocats
ArticleThe Best Things In Life Are Free – The Second Best Are Very Expensive: Employment Law Considerations In RecruitmentA recent case from an employment tribunal in the UK acts as a reminder to employers that the scope of many protections in employment legislation extends to the recruitment process.IrelandEmployment and HRArthur Cox