News

Recent news items relevant for in-house solicitors are listed below.

• In the June Gazette, Arthur Cush writes on Bank of Ireland v Roarty, which clarifies the narrow scope for 'conditional appearances’ in litigation. Read the June Gazette
• The Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission's Science and Knowledge service, has developed a common methodology to allow national consumer authorities to carry out tests comparing the composition and characteristics of food products sold with similar packaging across the Union. Find out about pan-European approaches to food testing
• The In-House Lawyer has published the second edition of its Comparative Guide to International Arbitration, which aims to provide a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of international arbitration across a variety of jurisdictions. Read the Guide to International Arbitration

Resources

Find useful resources for in-house solicitors here.

• The Law Society Library has published a legal research guide to help members find EU law online. Access a research guide for EU law
• The In-House and Public Sector Committee has produced the fifth edition of a Guide for In-house Solicitors Employed in the Corporate and Public Sectors. Download the 2018 Guide for In-House Solicitors
• The Taxation and Conveyancing Committees, with the National Stamp Duty Office, have provided answers to common queries regarding returns. Read common queries on stamp duty returns

Training

The Diploma Centre and Law Society Professional Training provide training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.

• The Limerick and Clare Bar Associations, in partnership with the In-house and Public Sector Committee and Law Society Professional Training, will host a panel discussion on dealing with both internal and external change and upheaval. This event will take place at the Strand Hotel in Limerick on 26 September, with observations and insights from senior in-house practitioners. Book the Limerick In-house Solicitor Panel Discussion
• The Diploma Centre is now accepting applications for its Diploma in Sports Law. Commencing on 24 October, this course provides participants with an insight into the dynamic area of sports law, both domestically and internationally, covering issues such as governance, merchandising, player rights, discipline and more. See details of the Diploma in Sports Law

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