It's the last day of half-term, as the golden leaves fall and the crisp November air settles in, come and wrap yourself in this warm and welcoming edition of The Legal Pool.
This is where you'll find key legal updates across a variety of different areas including employment, commercial, IP, DP and tech. So, for all you in-house lawyers...The Legal Pool is where it's at!
Upcoming Community Events - Come and Say Hello👋🏽
Our CLO, Rachael Cooper will be attending the 21st annual General Counsel Summit next week in London, on Tuesday 5 November. Drop Rachael an email if you'll be there too!
We're very excited to be sponsoring The Lawyer’s In-House Counsel As Business Partner event in London on Tuesday 12 November - let us know if you'll be there too!
The Watering Hole - Our In-House Lawyer Community🙌🏽
We've got a shiny new home for our in-house community, so sign up here! It's free to join and you can access some super helpful resources. Whether you’re finding your feet, your people or the answer to that tricky work dilemma, the Watering Hole is here for you. It’s your space to brush up on your practice, share tips and ideas and meet your future boss or business bestie!
Once you're in, register for our upcoming Legal Bite sessions. We’ve got a wide variety of topics lined up with some fantastic guest speakers and plenty more in the pipeline.
PLUS...you can catch up on any previous sessions you missed. The recording from our previous hot topic 🌳Unlocking ESG Value: How In-House Lawyers Drive Sustainability Strategy🌳 is now available. Just click here to watch!
⬇️Register now for our upcoming sessions!
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Thursday 7 November, 2024, 10:30AM –11:15AM
🤹The Evolving Skillset of In-House Lawyers: Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic World🤹
We'll be joined by sole IHL and Watering Hole member, Emma Levin. We’ll explore the critical skills that in-house legal professionals must develop to effectively manage evolving risks, anticipate future uncertainties, and advance their careers. Join us as we discuss the key competencies required to thrive in this ever-changing environment.
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Thursday 21 November, 2024, 10:30AM –11:15AM
📑Limiting Liability in Commercial Contracts: A Recap📑
We'll be joined by John Williams, Barrister at 4 New Square Chambers, exploring all the things you need to think about when seeking to limit liability in a contract. From the language you use, to incorporation and interpretation issues, to potential UCTA claims. So if, like us, your contract law module at law school is a distant memory, this is a session not to miss!
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In this month's edition, we also cover ⬇️
Articles on:
✅ Giving In-House Lawyers a Leg Up
✅ Enhancing Collaboration Between In-House Counsel and External Lawyers
✅ Walking the Regulatory Tightrope as an In-House Lawyer
Features:
✅ What We Do - Our Bread and Butter!
Happy reading! Here's to a sparkling month ahead ✨
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