REUTERS | Nikola Solic
August 29, 2024

GC100: minute-taking poll – what’s practice?

REUTERS | Nikola Solic
August 29, 2024

GC100: minute-taking poll – what’s practice?

Given the emergence of generative AI and legal technology markets, GC100 (the association of general counsel and company secretaries working in FTSE 100 companies) is keen to gather insights from the in-house community about the use of AI and legal technology to support the minute-taking process.

GC100 has designed a poll seeking feedback on how listed and large private companies approach minute-taking, including format, approval process, the extent to which AI assists with these processes, and the issues associated with the use of AI and third-party suppliers of legal technology. It is hoped that the insights provided by this poll will help to provide a better understanding of how AI and other forms of legal technology are shaping the minute-taking process.

The results of the poll will be summarised by the GC100 Secretariat and a summary of the responses will be circulated to respondents.

The deadline for poll responses is 9 September 2024.

REUTERS | Amr Abdallah Dalsh
August 28, 2024

What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in September 2024?

A second report on the quality of corporate governance reporting by private companies following the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies, a discussion paper on opportunities for future UK digital reporting, and the outcome of a consultation on a draft “Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill” are among the key developments for in-house lawyers to consider this month. Read more [subscription required].

REUTERS | Ricardo Moraes
July 29, 2024

What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in August 2024?

Several Bills contained in the King’s Speech will be of interest to in-house lawyers, including the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill, the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, and the Employment Rights Bill. Publication of the final UK Listing Rules and the EU AI Act are also noteworthy this month. Read more [subscription required].

REUTERS | A field of sunflowers is seen during a hot, sunny day near the lake Steinsee in Niederseeon, Germany, July 31, 2020. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
June 24, 2024

What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in July 2024?

The general election is on 4 July 2024 and the various manifestos published ahead of that date contain some statements that will be of interest to in-house lawyers. Other noteworthy developments include the publication of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, a consultation on a new code of conduct for directors, and a landmark Supreme Court decision concerning environmental impact assessments. Read more [subscription required].

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May 28, 2024

What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in June 2024?

Rishi Sunak’s surprise announcement of a general election on 4 July 2024 is the key agenda item for in-house lawyers this month. Other developments to keep track of include the adoption by the Council of the EU of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, publication of a government White Paper on smarter regulation and new market guidance on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act. Read more [subscription required].

REUTERS | Boxes of fresh strawberries for sale sit in the summer sun at a farmers' market in Hoboken, New Jersey, June 24, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar
April 29, 2024

What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in May 2024?

Sustainability and artificial intelligence are among the key themes for in-house lawyers this month. Noteworthy developments include the European Parliament’s formal adoption at first reading of the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the TUC’s publication of a draft Artificial Intelligence (Employment and Regulation) Bill. Read more [subscription required].

REUTERS | An aerial view of tulip fields near the city of Creil, Netherlands April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman
March 18, 2024

Legal Leaders webinar: the major challenges facing in-house lawyers today

Please join us on 17 April 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) for a webinar hosted by The Centre for Legal Leadership that will look at the major challenges facing in-house lawyers today.

Among the challenges that will be discussed are the pace of business change, new and developing risks, recruitment, retention, resources, remote working, demonstrating value and the effective use of technology. The webinar will also consider how in-house lawyers have adapted to changing priorities and demands in their organisations, and how they can continue to provide first class legal services to their organisation in the future.

The discussion will be led by our speakers, Michael Jennings, Director of Legal Services at the Health and Safety Executive, and Alex O’Connell, Head of Legal, Fever-Tree.

REUTERS | Jorge Adorno
March 11, 2024

Mental health, stress and wellbeing in the legal profession

Stress can impact our physical and mental health, our behaviours, and our ability to both experience happiness in life and to perform and deliver excellence at work. A career in law can involve working under high levels of pressure and it is important to develop an awareness of how such pressure affects us as individuals, and to form and maintain habits that enable us to look after ourselves and others. In this way we can stay well, reduce levels of reactivity, and respond skillfully to protect and maintain a healthy balance and a sense of wellbeing.

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