Most Downloaded: Back to basics: legal professional privilege

Legal Week Law | Most Downloaded Back to basics: legal professional privilege DLA Piper - UK White Paper The law of England and Wales recognises two main types of legal professional privilege, legal advice privilege and litigation privilege. What is the scope of legal professional privilege, how can it be waived and how can it be protected? Download White Paper Legal Week Law Most Downloaded Resources Top 10 things to know about the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement Latham & Watkins Global White Paper Iran has met nuclear-related commitments that will clear the way for an easing of sanctions by the UN, the EU and the US. This Latham briefing summarises 10 key points concerning the impact of this historic development on global business and finance. Ghosts of the past: the 17th century contracts case and its modern-day implications Harneys UK White Paper For over 400 years, most common law jurisdictions have laboured under the strictures of the decision of Sir Edward Coke in Pigot’s Case. Yet despite the risks that this rule presents, few lawyers are familiar with the rule or its effect. This briefing analyses its application to modern contracts. The future of legal services: identifying the key drivers of change The Law Society Global White Paper This report brings together new and existing evidence to identify the key drivers for change, together with the opportunities and potential threats, in the legal services market over the next five years. Key focus points include globalisation, technology and new entrants to the market. The EU Directive on cybersecurity and its impact for clients Allen & Overy European Union White Paper On 18 December last year, the agreed text of the Network and Information Security Directive was released. With cybersecurity firmly established as a key business risk. This briefing provides an overview of the new legislation and assesses what impacts the directive will have on businesses. Court of Appeal decision endorses broad view of without prejudice protection Herbert Smith Freehills UK White Paper The Court of Appeal has held that discussions between a defendant's solicitor and a claimant litigant in person were or ought to have been seen by both parties as "negotiations genuinely aimed at settlement" and therefore protected by the without prejudice rule, as Herbert Smith Freehills reports. Data protection - the privacy force awakens? Carey Olsen European Union White Paper The new EU Data Protection Reform package, agreed in December, aims to strengthen citizens' rights via the use of global data protection standards, streamline international transfers and more robustly enforce the current rules. This briefing looks at the key changes and their potential impact. Who's in control? What companies and LLPs must disclose to avoid criminal sanctions Shoosmiths UK White Paper New regulations are set to introduce a requirement for UK companies and limited liability partnerships to disclose the identities of 'persons with significant control', and failure to comply can result in criminal offences and penalties. This briefing discusses the key issues to be aware of. UK law in 2015: the year's highlights DLA Piper UK White Paper This DLA Piper guide offers a reminder of some of the most important and significant legal developments in 2015. Sectors covered include banking and finance, commercial/contract, employment, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate and restructuring. What to do when you are served with a search warrant Latham & Watkins USA White Paper US law enforcement agencies are continuing to intensify their efforts to tackle white collar crime, and the use of search warrants is on the rise. Despite this, most business executives lack the training to deal effectively with a warrant. This briefing sets out the basic principles to be aware of. More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law