Legal Bites

Legal Bite Sessions 🎥

Have you seen that in The Watering Hole you can sign up to our Legal Bite sessions where we discuss a particular topic curated especially for in-house lawyers? Take a look below at what we have coming up and register now 👀

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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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Recordings

You can tap into all previous Legal Bite sessions in the Watering Hole too - just head to the recordings tab under the 'Legal Bites' section and find each video listed under the relevant category:

📜Commercial Contracts

🛡️Data Protection

🎨Intellectual Property

💼HR & Employment Law

🤖Technology

🔥Thriving as an Inhouse Lawyer

🗃️Governance & CoSec

🤝🏻Share Schemes

We would LOVE to hear from you on what you want us to cover next, or perhaps you'd like to join us as a guest speaker?! Please get in touch and share your ideas by contacting us at wateringhole@plumegroup.com or message us in the group chat.