News

The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) has released the second edition of its ‘Learning from Litigation’ bulletin. The bulletin highlights key insight from evolving planning and environmental case law, providing information on important precedents, court decisions and emerging trends with an overview of noteworthy planning cases.

• Access the Learning from Litigation Bulletin issue 2

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published decisions and recommendations from 7 to 9 December 2023. Cases covered include consideration on the definition of “Registered Medical Practitioner" under the Organisation of Working Time Act, a successful claim for arrears of pay under the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act, 2012, and more.

• View December 2023 employment case law

Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM) has designated ten services in Ireland as video-sharing platforms. As a result, they will be covered by a new Online Safety Code, a draft of which is currently subject to a public consultation.

• View details on Gazette.ie

Resources

At this time of year, in-house colleagues may need to explain to their employers about the need for a Practising Certificate, and their requirement to complete and pay for their practising certificate before the statutory deadline of 1 February each practice year. A Practice Note from the Registrar of Solicitors usefully clarifies the position.

• Read the Practice Note: In-house solicitors – requirement to hold a practising certificate

Law Society Psychological Services has announced their latest member benefit, a newly enhanced LegalMind. LegalMind is entering a new partnership with Clanwilliam Institute. LegalMind offers independent and attractively subsidised therapeutic service to support and develop solicitors - personally and professionally.

• Learn more about LegalMind

Training

The Law Society Diploma Centre's Spring 2024 programme covers a range of topics relevant to in-house practice. Popular courses include the in Certificate in Charity Law, Trusteeship and Governance, Certificate in Commercial Contracts, Diploma in Corporate Law & Governance and more.

• View Diploma Centre courses

Law Society Skillnet is accepting bookings for its 2024 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Masterclass. This hybrid course is aimed at all practitioners both in-house and in private practice.

• Learn more about the ESG Masterclass

Social Media

In-house solicitors can connect and network with colleagues across organisations using a private LinkedIn group.

• Access the In-House LinkedIn Group

About the In-House and Public Sector Committee

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