News

• Brexit is likely to have significant implications for EU companies doing business in the UK, including buying UK-based companies and/or competing for contracts from UK public bodies/utilities. In the latest Gazette, Cormac Little explores the issues raised. Read the Gazette
• The International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) has relaunched its European Network. The move aims to encourage connection and collaboration, following the increasing volume of restructuring and insolvency cases, particularly those with a cross-border element. Find out more
• On foot of a request from the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has prepared a Code of Practice to give guidance on best practice to organisations and their employees on the Right to Disconnect. View the Code of Practice

Resources

• Are you willing to mentor a colleague in 2021, or could you do with support? Applications for the 2021/22 Women in Leadership Programme, which is open to in-house solicitors, will be available online from May 2021. See details
• This month, the Law Society is launching the Dignity Matters survey, part of an evidence-based programme of action to address bullying, harassment and sexual harassment in the solicitors' profession and to support a culture of dignity, respect and inclusivity in all legal workplaces. An independent research consultancy firm, Crowe, has been appointed to deliver this survey, covering all solicitors on the roll and trainee solicitors. Find out more

Training

• The In-house and Public Sector Committee and Law Society Finuas Skillnet have organised a panel discussion on Remote Working and the In house Solicitor. This live webinar on 27 May will cover topics including employment law obligations around remote work, the future of the office, the right to switch off, and running cases remotely. Book your place
• The Diploma Centre's free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focuses on environmental law and climate change. Topics covered include many issues relevant to in-house practice, including renewable energy, enforcement of environmental regulations, and more. See MOOC 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.