News

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

• A May Gazette article explores recent European case law on taking preparatory steps in mergers and acquisitions. Case C-633/16, Ernst & Young P/S v Konkurrencerådet, marks the first time that the Court of Justice of the European Union has been called upon to rule on the scope of the ‘standstill obligation’ in article 7(1) of the European Union Merger Regulation (EUMR). Read the May Gazette
• A new article from LawCare offers useful advice to help solicitors avoid anxiety or stress. See self-care advice from LawCare
• The European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) has published its first ever newsletter discussing the work of the organisation, legal AI in Norway, and much more. View the May ECLA Newsletter
• An article in the May In-House Lawyer magazine explores recent developments in merger control and antritrust enforcement in Ireland. Read the In-House Lawyer

Resources

Find useful resources for in-house solicitors here.

• The Employment & Equality Law Committee has produced an updated suite of precedent employment and equality law documentation. Documents available include precedent mediation agreements, sample policies, and guidelines for issues such as performance management or recruitment selection. Access updated employment and equality law precedents
• If you are interested in hiring an FE-1 student or trainee, you can find useful information and relevant forms on the Society’s website. Get information on hiring a trainee
• The Library has a vast collection of precedents in databases and in printed sources. These include many documents relevant to in-house practice, such as merchandising rights agreements, venue hire agreements, and a grant of rights to operate as a franchise. See precedents from the library

Training

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

• Two intensive Law Society Finuas Skillnet Programmes focus on commercial contracts, and technology/IP law. The Fundamentals of Commercial Contracts, starting on 14 September, is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to draft commercial agreements and to advise on the impact of various commercial arrangements on day-to-day business. The Fundamentals of Tech and IP Law, starting on 23 November, focuses on the law relating to technology and intellectual property law and its consequential impact on day-to-day business.
  • Book The Fundamentals of Commercial Contracts
  • Book The Fundamentals of Tech and IP Law
  • The Diploma Centre’s autumn programme includes a Certificate in Construction Dispute Mediation. This course will focus primarily on the practical preparatory steps required for a successful mediation and will bring participants through a typical mediation process, from when to decide to go to mediation, deciding on the mediator, directions and process meetings with the mediator, steps to be taken before the mediation, and what to do on the mediation day itself to ensure optimum chances of settlement. Book the Certificate in Construction Dispute Mediation

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 and support 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