Legal professional privilege (LPP) is a fundamental legal principle designed to protect confidential communications, both oral and written, between lawyers and clients from disclosure to other parties involved in an action. However, there are situations which arise where statutory provisions require disclosure of certain information.
Legal privilege is a central tenant of legal practice. Here is a short cheat sheet to legal privilege and understanding the common types of privilege and when it can be claimed or lost.
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The case of Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2024] HCA 50 (Elisha) highlights the importance of employers being mindful of the psychiatric impact of dismissals on their employees and adhering to company policies when disciplining them. This article aims to offer guidance on mitigating an employer's potential liability during the disciplinary process.
It is important for institutions when handling abuse claims to understand what is and is not covered by legal professional privilege. Properly maintaining this privilege is essential to avoid certain communications and documents from being inadvertently adduced as evidence in court.
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