News

• The recent judgment of the ECJ in Uniwersytet Wrocławski and Poland v REA provides important clarification on the independence of in-house lawyers. Patrick Ambrose, chief legal officer at DLL Ireland, examines the case in detail for the March Gazette. Read the Gazette
• Recent President's Bulletins provide valuable guidance for colleagues on continuing practice during the current situation. Topics covered include remote technology in legal practice, PRA service updates, and updates on engagement with the Courts Service. See President's Bulletins
• Video monitoring is a part of modern life and used by many organisations - but how do we square this with data protection rights? Eoin Cannon delves into a complex issue for the Gazette. Read the March Gazette
• The European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) has redesigned its dedicated website for in-house lawyers. In-House Legal highlights news relevant for in-house practitioners, along with analysis articles on relevant issues. Read In-House Legal
• As in-house practitioners use more technology in their work and personal lives than before, a recent Gazette article by psychotherapist Antoinette Moriarty offers valuable insight on how technology can affect our wellbeing in both positive and negative ways. Read the article

Resources

• While the Law Society Library is currently closed, online services including legal research and document delivery are fully operational. The Library's weekly newsletter, LawWatch, is also being published weekly. See details of Library services
• The Society’s new eCompendium to the Solicitors Acts has just been launched and is now available to download. The third edition brings together, for the first time, all of the Solicitors Acts and the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. View the eCompendium

Training information

In light of the current public health situation, the Education Committee has decided that the eLearning limit of 50% (modified or otherwise) will be removed for the 2020 CPD cycle. This means that practitioners can fulfil their entire CPD obligations online.  See CPD Scheme information

If you have already booked your place at a Law Society Professional Training event, the organising team will be in contact with you shortly to discuss alternative arrangements or organise a refund. You can also contact LSPT@lawsociety.ie directly.

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

The In-House and Public Sector Committee aims to represent the views and promote the interests of this segment of the profession, while supporting the Law Society in the exercise of its representative, educational and regulatory roles as they relate to the in-house sector. Log in to find out about the In-House and Public Sector Committee.