News

How do you rectify fraudulent or mistaken entries in the Land Register and deal with unregistered ownership claims by adverse possession, land-ownership issues for lenders and acquirers in good faith, compensation rights, and time limitations? Duncan Grehan proposes some answers in the second of his two-part series in the latest Gazette. 

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The Law Society Annual Report is now online. This publication features key insight on the work of the Law Society over the past year, including the In-House and Public Sector Committee.

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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has provided information on arrangements for the receipt of notifications under Section 4 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018. Section 4 places an obligation on an applicant for the grant or renewal of a licence under the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2011, or for the grant or renewal of a certificate of registration under the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2007, to notify the HSE National Environmental Health Service in writing of their intention to apply one month in advance of doing so.

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The Law Society’s inaugural Climate Justice Conference addressed key issues affecting climate and environmental justice, including the Planning and Development Bill 2023; biodiversity and the climate crisis; ethics and climate conscious lawyering and climate litigation. A selection of slides from the leading domestic and international experts who spoke at this event are available to download now.

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Resources

At this time of year, in-house colleagues may need to explain to their employers about the need for a Practising Certificate and the application process. 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

Training

The Diploma in Education Law covers key topics including grievance and disciplinary procedures, admission policies, student conduct, child protection issues, school governance and litigation management.

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Law Society Professional Training offers a range of courses for practitioners seeking to complete their CPD requirements for 2023. Topics include arbitration, employment law, dealing with data breaches and more.

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Social Media

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

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About the In-House and Public Sector Committee

The In-House and Public Sector Committee aims to represent the views and promote the interests of this segment of the profession, while helping to support the Law Society in the exercise of its representative, educational and regulatory roles as they relate to in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.

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