News

• The In-house and Public Sector Committee, in partnership with Law Society Finuas Skillnet, held a Panel Discussion in May focusing on the practical side of remote working for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors, at a time of fundamental change. Topics ranged from the employment law obligations that arise in this context, the future of the office, Data Protection to litigation and running cases remotely. Read about the event
• The Spring 2021 edition of the In-House Lawyer magazine is now online. Topics in the magazine cover the future of dispute resolution, digital art and legal issues in Japan, changes in the Irish business interruption insurance market, and more. Read the magazine
• The European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) has published information on its Corporate Counsel Academy. Courses on offer range from English language courses for lawyers, to courses on substantive issues and on practical matters, such as media training. See course details
• The cash-flow drain caused by closures has focused attention on the effectiveness of examinership and its usefulness across business sectors. In the latest Gazette, Barry Lyons examines the proposed Summary Rescue Process. Read the Gazette

Resources

• A recent Small Practice Business Information Session focused on an issue of relevance to in-house legal teams: returning to the physical office. Richard Grogan's presentation, Returning to the workplace - tips and traps, is available to view online. Watch on YouTube
• The Law Society Library has recently acquired a number of books with relevance for in-house practice. these include Simons on Planning Law, Butterworths Insolvency Law Handbook, and The European Union Trade Mark: a Practical Guide. Access Library Services

Training

• The 2021 In-House and Public Sector Annual Conference will take place online on 14 October 2021. Presentations will explore working from home / hybrid working, wellbeing and arbitration / jurisdictional clauses, followed by interactive panel discussions with panel members from both the private and public sectors. Book your place
• The Diploma Centre welcomes applications for the Certificate in Trademark Law, starting in November 2021. Areas covered will include the Community Trademark Regulation, the process of registration, publication and oppositions, infringement, and more. See course details

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

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 in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors. Log in to find out about the In-House and Public Sector Committee.