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News
While the EU and US may be aligned on Russian sanctions, they are directly opposed on others, and are unlikely to be aligned on all such measures in the future. Brian McMahon navigates the sea of sanctions in the October Gazette.
Arbitration Ireland has published 'A Concise Guide to Arbitration in Dublin'. This free first edition provides the essentials for anyone participating in an arbitration in Dublin, from the basis of the arbitration agreement and the appointment of arbitrators to the making, challenging and enforcement of the award.
A webinar organised by the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) examines recent developments in mass torts cases. The event will take place on Thursday 27 October - spaces are free but pre-registration is required.
Those in companies with access to confidential information should never selectively disclose any unpublished information unless it is demonstrably consistent with information already in the market, explains Paul Egan in the latest Gazette.
Resources
The Guidance and Ethics Committee has published the Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct - an updated, renamed, fourth edition of the Guide to Good Professional Conduct of Solicitors in Ireland. The Guide is a source of reference on professional conduct for all solicitors, to be used as an information tool to assist solicitors in their decision-making and in considering the many and varied ethical questions that arise in day-to-day practice for every solicitor.
The Law Society Library has launched a redesigned and updated library catalogue. The search function has moved to a more prominent position in the centre of the screen, making it easier to locate and explore the catalogue. The book carousel, which allows users to see at a glance what new books have arrived in the library, has expanded to include new judgments. This feature means that members can quickly see the judgments handed down by the courts in the previous week.
Training
Upcoming courses from Law Society Skillnet are designed to build key skills for legal executives and other support staff. Courses include legal skills workshops, IT skills and professional development such as dealing with challenging and hostile calls.
Limited spaces are still available for upcoming Diploma Centre courses with relevance to in-house practice. These include the Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance, Diploma in Education Law, Certificate in Trade Mark Law and more.
Social Media
In-house solicitors can connect and network with colleagues across organisations using a private LinkedIn group.
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