News

• The latest Gazette profiles in-house solicitor Ruth McCarthy, CEO of FEXCO Corporate payments. Speaking to Mary Hallissey, she discusses her journey from training with Arthur Cox to her current role, and the benefits of legal training in the corporate world. Read the interview
• The Academy of European Law is seeking feedback from practitioners on their preferences and experiences regarding online training. The Survey is available through the Academy of European Law website. Take the survey
• The Office of the Revenue Commissioners has adopted a policy of not charging interest on 2020 VAT and PAYE liabilities incurred but not paid by the self-employed and businesses impacted by Covid-19. A useful briefing from the Support Services team provides guidance for practitioners that will be relevant to many in-house private and public sector solicitors. View the briefing
• Crypto-assets will remain a highly volatile investment and means of exchange until regulation becomes a legal certainty, writes Jennifer O’Sullivan (Senior Associate at DEPFA Bank PLC) in the latest Gazette. Read the article
• The President of the Law Society, Michele O'Boyle, is issuing regular President's Bulletins to keep members up-to-date on practice issues and the Society's engagement with Government. If you are not receiving Bulletins, you can subscribe or update your details using the links at the top of any Bulletin, available on the eNewsletters page. View President's Bulletins

Resources

• The Law Society Library has resumed its lending services with delivery of book loans to your home or work address via An Post, or DX tracked courier (work address only). See updates on Library services
• A series of webinars produced by the Law Society Crisis Support team offer support dealing with the disruption of Covid-19, and on the road to recovery. Topics covered include managing stress, returning to on-site work, business loan options and more. View the webinars

Training

• Law Society Finuas Skillnet is planning a return to the 'new normal' for CPD events. See an update from Law Society Professional Training
• All spring 2020 Diploma Centre courses have been adapted to be delivered exclusively online. For a limited time, spring 2020 courses have been reopened for applications to assist solicitors who wish to upskill at this time. See Diploma Centre Covid-19 information

Social Media

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

• Access the In-House LinkedIn Group

The In-House and Public Sector Committee

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