All In-house articles – Page 18
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NewsFTSE giants launch GC network to tackle rule of law failures
Network - including Vodafone, BP, HSBC and others - will be chaired by Graham Vinter, formerly GC of BG Group, who is now at Covington & Burling.
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NewsIn-house accountability regime ‘will create climate of fear’
Association of Corporate Counsel says overseas lawyers may be reluctant to consult with UK colleagues.
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City watchdog faces resounding ‘no’ to in-house accountability proposal
Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on including legal function in Senior Managers Regime closes on Monday.
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NewsCity solicitor likely to face SRA action after assault conviction
In-house solicitor charged following events at a London rowing club dinner in 2015.
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News‘Conflict of interest’ fear over FCA’s senior managers regime
Law Society says subjecting in-house lawyers to City accountability regime may create conflict of interest.
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Potential regulation changes prompt council to set up ABS
Norfolk County Council, which hosts shared legal service nplaw, will be the sole shareholder of Anglia Law Ltd.
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NewsPay-gap tracker highlights gender divide in legal profession
Female legal professionals are paid £2.70 less per hour than their male colleagues.
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NewsFighting modern slavery is good for business – Law Society
Chancery Lane publishes guidance on requirements under Modern Slavery Act and examples of good practice.
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Multinationals ‘failing to check’ contractors, law firm claims
Survey of compliance officers finds UK weakest jurisdiction for due diligence.
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News‘Change of direction’ sees top 100 firm bow out of SRA panel work
Bevan Brittan has reviewed investment in panel work for the regulator and decided not to retender.
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NewsDigital skills gap blocking in-house progress – international firm
International firm Eversheds says technology has become an important part of a broader support package for GCs.
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FeatureIn-house: where the buck stops
If you are ready to quit a career in private practice to take an in-house role, be prepared to ‘own’ your advice.
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Mencap sets up volunteer legal panel
Learning disability charity says legal aid cuts have affected access to quality legal advice and support.
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NewsGCs can drive gender diversity in firms – legal chief
Guardian legal director tells First 100 Years conference of exercising 'small but real power'.
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NewsPro bono boost for Whitehall lawyers
Government Legal Department has estabished a network to support pro bono and volunteering efforts.
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NewsDiversity champion Okoro is new World Bank GC
Sandie Okoro has held a string of high-profile in-house roles.
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NewsCMA highlights lack of solicitor involvement in contract reviews
Competition watchdog says businesses risk breaching new laws or regulations.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Future of the In-house Lawyer: The General Counsel Revolution
This book succeeds admirably on most levels but suffers from a lack of analysis.
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NewsFor geeks everywhere – law tech ‘disrupters’ gather at landmark London event
‘First lawtech startup conference in the world’ arrives in capital with launch of a ‘family’ space for innovators.
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NewsGovernment to keep AML ‘consent’ defence
Vital protection for solicitors who report suspicious activity will remain, following Law Society lobbying.