The SRA’s continued – and as yet unsuccessful - attempts to regulate the phenomenon known as strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP) have met with increasing hostility from members of the learned profession.
The ill-fated attempt to bring proceedings against Claire Gill have resulted in them owing her a substantial sum in costs and damages. And yet, the calls to clamp down on frivolous attempts to silence legitimate critics continues. What does the law have to say on the topic?
This seminar will explore the drafting of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) has also been the topic of recent Warning Notices from the SRA, but recent research would suggest that only one-third of the profession has read the publication. What does it require of us?
This live webinar will explore the legal and regulatory issues surrounding SLAPPs and NDAs, helping practitioners understand the current position and the obligations these developments place on them.
This live webinar is essential for all staff with client contact.
This webinar is suitable for all levels
- The statutory definition of SLAPP litigation
- The Rules and Warning Notices on SLAPPs
- What can we legitimately do to support our clients?
- When is a SLAPP not a SLAPP?
- What is a legitimate use of the non-disclosure agreement?
- What other factors do we need to take into account when drafting NDAs?
- If SLAPPs won’t work, can we use an NDA instead?
- Statutory attempts to limit their use
This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Trevor Hellawell, a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like directly to Trevor. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.
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The live webinar begins at 10am.
The £69 +VAT price includes:
- 45-minutes of topical content
- 15-minute interactive Q&A
- Comprehensive lecture notes
- Digital CPD certificate
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This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.
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Trevor Hellawell
Trevor Hellawell is a solicitor and legal training and management consultant working with major law firms, local law societies, many legal training providers and other clients. Until going freelance in 1999 he was a full time lecturer with the University of Law, ending his career as a Principal Lecturer at the York Branch. Until recently returning to the freelance arena, he was Head of Law Programmes at BPP.
Throughout his career, he has lectured extensively on the Accounts Rules, Professional Conduct, Management skills such as Client Care, Time Management and Appraisals, Financial Services matters, including Money Laundering, as well as mainstream academic law subjects. He was also, until recently, a Business Partner for the Brighter Law Group. He was formerly a member of the Law Society’s Planning and Environmental Law Committee and is the author of the Environmental Law Handbook, now in its seventh edition.
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