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Hello and Welcome to October 2024

Hello and welcome to the October edition of The Legal Pool. Autumn is certainly in the air, so as the nights draw in come and snuggle into this cosy 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!

✨Our community for in-house lawyers just got even better! ✨

Our Watering Hole community for in-house lawyers is moving to a new platform, where we can deliver more great resources, networking opportunities and events than ever before. It’s free to join. All you need to do is click here and follow the instructions.

Once you're in, get your name down 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 hot topic last week on 😱DSAR-RRRGH! Dealing with Data  Subject Access Requests 😱 is now available. Just click here to watch!

⬇️Register now for our upcoming sessions!

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Thursday 10 October, 2024, 10:30AM –11:15AM

💡Employment Law2024 Round-up: What's Here and What's Next! 💡

We'll be walking you through the important pieces of employment legislation that came into effect this year. From flexible working rights and carers' leave to the upcoming changes on sexual harassment in the workplace. Whether you're ahead of the game or need to catch up, join us for a lively discussion that will leave you feeling confident—and compliant!

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Thursday 17 October, 2024, 10:30AM –11:15AM

🌳 Unlocking ESG Value: How In-House Lawyers Drive Sustainability Strategy 🌳

We'll be joined by Catalina Fuentes-Benitez, ESG Legal Lead at easyJet. As environmental, social, and governance issues become integral to business strategies, Catalina will share her insights on how in-house counsel can drive value by shaping and executing a company’s sustainability agenda. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to better understand how in-house lawyers can impact business sustainability.

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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:

Making Your Mark as Sole Legal Counsel

Negotiating Liability Provisions

Employment Law Update & Recap

Maximising Efficiency in Contract Reviews: Strategies for IHLs

Features:

In-House Guides

Upcoming Community Events

What We Do - Our Bread and Butter!

Happy reading! Here's to an exciting, colourful month ahead! 🦩🦩🦩