News

• Both the EU and Irish merger control regimes need regular refreshing to make sure they are both ‘fit for purpose’ – and the last 12 months have proven no exception in this regard. In the latest Gazette, Cormac Little explains recent developments. Read the Gazette
• The Workplace Relations Commission has published its decisions and recommendations from 23 August 2021 to 6 September 2021. Issues covered include an unsuccessful claim for unfair dismissal following refusal to take a pay cut and redundancy, performance management, and more. See recent case details
• Technology enables legal teams to deliver greater accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. A recent guidance note from the Technology Committee highlights some of the tools available, including some little-known features of commonly used programmes. Access the guidance
• From 1 January 2021, EU trademarks are no longer protected in the UK as a matter of EU law. However, the Withdrawal Agreement provides for continuity of protection in the UK of registered European trademarks. Mark Hyland outlines options for companies to protect their intellectual property rights in the Gazette. Read the article

Resources

• Recent journal articles received by the Law Society Library cover issues of interest to in-house practitioners, including remote working risk assessments, charity regulation, and Islamic finance. See the latest articles
• The Law Society's Support Services team has collated useful information for organisations bringing staff back to the workplace. This includes safety checklists, information on flexible working arrangements, and more. View the resources

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 is currently accepting applications for its Diploma in Education Law. Now in its sixth year, this highly regarded advanced-level diploma provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the complex legal topics that arise when advising on education law matters. View course details

Social Media

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