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Join other #LegalOps leaders in setting the benchmark for corporate law departments–Participate in the 2024 Harbor Law Department Survey in collaboration with CLOC! 📝 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gnb9SV4C 🤝 Your contribution strengthens data, benefiting the entire legal community. 🔑 Gain insights into legal operations trends, vital for shaping your department's strategy. 📊 Compare your organization to industry peers. #CLOC #Harbor #LegalOperations #LawDepartmentSurvey

There’s still time to participate in the 2024 Harbor Law Department Survey, conducted in collaboration with CLOC! By taking part, you'll be contributing valuable data that will: • Strengthen industry benchmarks for legal ops. • Gain insights into key trends shaping the legal landscape. • Benchmark your department against industry peers. Register today and make your voice heard!! #LegalOps #LegalTech #CLOC

[AU] As in-house counsel, it is essential to ensure your business contracts do not contain unfair contract terms. Consumers and small businesses are protected from such terms under the Australian Consumer Law, and if your business is not compliant, you risk severe penalties and reputational damage. To help you protect your business, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on ‘Unfair Contract Terms: Legal Update for In-House Counsel’. Join us on Thursday, 27 June, at 11 am AEST when Stephen Drysdale (Senior Lawyer) and Tim Jones (Lawyer) discuss: + what are unfair contract terms (UCT) and recent changes; + which contracts UCT apply to; + examples of UCT; + practical tips; and  + consequences of non-compliance. Following the webinar, there will be a live Q&A. If you cannot make it, you can still register, and we will send you a copy of the recording. You are also eligible to receive a free legal consultation. Lawyers may consider claiming this webinar as an educational CPD activity. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gNxt62J5 #contracts #compliance #inhousecounsel

🤔 What’s keeping in-house counsel up at night? Unfair contract terms. Recently, I’ve had insightful conversations with several in-house counsel, and a common theme has emerged: aligning commercial agreements with the unfair terms regime is an ongoing source of friction. More than 6 months after the changes to the unfair contract terms regime took effect, in-house legal teams are still grappling with concerns like: ❓ Do our standard templates contain high-risk clauses? ❓ Where's the line between legitimate business interests and unfair terms? ❓ How do we uphold customer rights while protecting our business? Stephen Drysdale and Tim Jones are hosting a free unfair contract terms webinar to answer these questions on Thursday 27 June, at 11am. They’ll cover the latest changes, which contracts are affected by unfair contract terms, and offer practical tips for in-house counsel. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gs7h834u - Can’t attend? No worries, I’ll send you the recording. #generalcounsel #unfaircontractterms #inhousecounsel #auslaw 

Legal Sector Update: The House of Lords has supported proposals to raise fine limits for the Solicitors Regulation Authority, indicating a shift towards enhanced financial oversight within legal firms. Baroness Stowell has pointed out the importance of uniformity regarding penalties, with the possibility of traditional law firms facing fines similar to those applicable to alternative business structures. This pertains notably to economic offenses and the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). Keep an eye on this space for further updates, as the legal community anticipates these regulatory adjustments 👀 #LegalUpdate #RegulatoryNews #LawPolicy #SRA #Compliance

❗NEW BLOG ❗ Disclosure can be one of the most significant phases in litigation because it forces the parties to disclose any evidence that is either helpful, and (crucially) damaging to their case. However, not all Respondents are willing to be so forthcoming and can attempt to prevent the Claimant from gaining access to such information by adding redactions to disclosable documents (and vice versa). In his latest blog for Farore Law our Associate, Lucas Nacif, considers how claimants can challenge heavily redacted documents during disclosure based on (1) legal professional privilege; (2) confidentiality; and (3) relevance. Suzanne McKie KC, Shannon Moore #employmentlawyers #disclosure #litigation #legalprivilege #confidentiality #newblog https://lnkd.in/d_BZBQnE

Understanding the difference between void and voidable contracts is essential in legal agreements. A void contract is unenforceable from the start, while a voidable contract is valid but can be canceled by one party due to issues like fraud or coercion. Knowing these distinctions helps in preventing legal disputes and making informed decisions in business dealings. Read the detailed blog post here: https://shorturl.at/ylVaw

How is your complaints record? Law firms’ performance in handling clients’ #complaints should be published to improve transparency, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has told the frontline regulators. The move is part of a push to deliver “a step-change improvement” in the resolution of first-tier complaints, ie those that clients make to law firms. https://lnkd.in/ejThn2ni

Fascinating read by Justin Henry at ALM! Large law firms are dominating legal spend despite the continuous rise in Big Law fees. General Counsels are in a tough spot, charged with both mitigating risk and reducing spend. But these priorities need not compete with one another. At OGC, we've tailored our approach with a partner-only model, ensuring our clients receive seasoned legal expertise to anticipate and mitigate risk--all at rates significantly more favorable than those offered by Big Law. #legalindustry #riskmanagement #lawfirms https://lnkd.in/eqnUiiJh

Navigating New York's service of process laws can be complex, but understanding CPLR 308 is crucial for successful legal proceedings. #ServiceOfProcess #CPLR308 #NewYorkLaw #LegalProceedings Our expert team at Undisputed Legal has extensive experience in leveraging CPLR 308 to ensure efficient and compliant service of process for our clients. #ProcessServing #LegalCompliance #LegalServices #ProcessServer #UndisputedLegal Discover how our in-depth knowledge of this statute can help you streamline your case and achieve optimal outcomes by visiting our informative article at https://lnkd.in/eAupfsYS. #CourtDocuments #LegalSystem #LawFirm #AttorneyAssistance #LegalResearch #DueDiligence #LegalWriting #Litigation #CivilProcedure #LegalUpdates #LawyersOfInstagram #LegalTips #LegalAdvice #NewYorkAttorney #NewYorkCourts #ServiceIndustry