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Should Sexual Orientation Regulations include religious exemptions?

Should Sexual Orientation Regulations include religious exemptions?

Catholic adoption agencies last night (29 January) appeared to have failed in their attempt to secure an exemption from the new Sexual Orientation Regulations, as the Prime Minister Tony Blair announced in a statement that there would be no exemption for faith-based groups.
Geoffrey Vos QC

Geoffrey Vos QC

The chairman of the Bar Council talks about encouraging new entrants into the profession
Stephen Friday

Stephen Friday

The Chairman of the Black Solicitors Network talks about ploughing success back in the community – working with minorities is only one aspect
Thought leader: By Michael Roch, Edge International

Thought leader: By Michael Roch, Edge International

Originally From FD Legal magazine vol 1 Issue 1: Welcome to the first edition of FD Legal. The genesis of this publication is highly timely. Law firm profitability remains under continued pressure. And in light of the imminent reforms to the UK legal profession, only law firms that make the right strategic decisions and invest in the right resources will continue to survive and be profitable in the long-term as the market around them changes. The firm's finance director (FD) or equivalent is one of the central figures to help manage these changes.
Tales from practice: back to the future

Tales from practice: back to the future

The preparations went on all day, with carcasses of meat and dozens of fowl of different sizes and descriptions being prepared in the cellars of the Great Hall. Young children struggled past with huge platters laden down with swan, venison and mutton. It was not quite as splendid as the feast that took place a few days earlier in Dublin to mark the end of the Crimean War (involving three tons of potatoes, 250 hams, 200 geese and 250 joints of beef), but it was close.
Face to face: Bruce Macmillan

Face to face: Bruce Macmillan

Dell's senior counsel talks about his interest in IT and telecommunciations and outlines the legal challenges facing IT firms in Europe
Marketing tips: Red-hot branding

Marketing tips: Red-hot branding

Originally from Legal Marketing magazine vol 1 Issue 3: Activities that can help to maximise the long-term success of your branding initiatives. Compiled by Stacy West Clark
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