All In-house articles – Page 3
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NewsAct now on new ‘failure to prevent’ offence, GCs warned
Government publishes guidance on offence created under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
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OpinionAre solicitors blinded by an ‘ideology of zeal’?
Two leading academics specialising in professional ethics have raised the question.
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FeatureEthics of in-house
When a solicitor enters the realm of being in-house, do the boundaries change from that of private practice?
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NewsGo prosecute! CPS offers ‘launchpad’ for new lawyers
Crown Prosecution Service hopes its new initiative will help boost its in-house capacity and retain barristers.
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NewsLocal government lawyers welcome remote meetings decision
Lawyers in Local Government says remote attendance will ensure effective democratic participation and diverse representation.
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NewsKeep records of gaslighting behaviour, GCs told
Lack of management training upon promotion among root causes of workplace bullying identified in white paper.
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NewsPost Office live: General counsel denies advising CEO not to 'dig into past'
Follow our live blog from the Post Office Inquiry.
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OpinionPost Office Inquiry: Five key questions for the GC to answer
Legal sector set to follow general counsel’s extended appearance before the inquiry on Friday.
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NewsPost Office chair 'abusive' to general counsel, inquiry hears
Further revelations emerge about deep divisions from this year at senior level.
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NewsPost Office lawyers still ‘defending the indefensible’, says former chair
One victim of the Horizon scandal claiming compensation felt that lawyers ‘demonstrated brutality’.
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NewsGLD introduces 10-month placements for students
Treasury solicitor Susanna McGibbon says legal sector must be accessible early in people's academic studies.
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FeatureOn good authority
Despite councils’ financial woes, local government lawyers tell Katharine Freeland they are committed to this ‘rare legal ecosystem’.
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OpinionGive local government lawyers the powers they need
The role of monitoring officer comes with significant responsibilities, but its responsibilities are not well backed up by the law.
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OpinionDeclaration of independence
It is well past time for the UK’s corporate governance framework to take account of the conflicted predicament of in-housers.
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NewsLocal authorities select 15 firms to share legal work
Eight new firms among those brought on board by North West Legal Consortium for the next four years.
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FeatureHow to: choose a GenAI tool
Generative AI will transform the work of law firms and in-house teams. With a plethora of vendors offering products, Nick Abrahams sets out why it is crucial to pick the right tool.
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NewsIn-house input sought for phase two of ethics project
Solicitors wanted for focus group discussions and one-to-one interviews to inform content for ethical practice framework.
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NewsLocal government lawyers reignite campaign for virtual meetings
Primary legislation would be required to enable councils to hold certain statutory meetings remotely.
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OpinionWhat in-house needs from reform of legal regulation
More support for good in-house lawyers – and further to fall for ‘bad’ ones.
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NewsCity watchdog inviting bids for £20m worth of legal advice
Financial Conduct Authority panel work could double in value from next year.