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What’s included in a ticket to the Joint Law Planning Conference in Oxford? (Short answer: a lot!)   The 52nd JPLC kicks off on Friday 20 September and runs until Sunday 22 Sep. As ever, it’s a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues across the sectors, listen to key talks from leading experts, and relax in the inspiring surrounds of Oxford. Here’s what’s included:  - 8 x talks from our speakers, with time for questions and discussion - 2 nights’ ensuite accommodation in New College, Oxford - champagne reception - informal dinner on Friday with wine - breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning - lunch on Saturday at nearby Rhodes House - pre-dinner reception - gala dinner on Saturday evening - access to the speakers’ recorded talks and papers   What does it cost? A standard ticket to the JPLC costs £899 +VAT (£1,020 total). We also offer a limited number of free or substantially discounted tickets for local authority employees and for people who are just starting out in the planning industry:   Next-Gen tickets for newly-qualified delegates – £449.50 + VAT Local Authority sponsored tickets for the public sector – Free, subject to availability (this year's places have now been allocated). Digital-Only tickets for delegates who are unable to attend in person – £199 + VAT pp   Ready to book? You can secure your place now by booking on our website: jplc.org/book. If you have any questions about discounted places, or anything else, please email organiser Lucinda Howe on lucinda@jplc.org #jplcoxford #planninglaw #planning  

So why should you join Solicitors Growth Network? Here are 4 reasons to join the 600+ members who are all thriving in our community. 🗣 24/7 Private Forum - Connect with fellow members anytime, anywhere. Ask questions, share insights, seek feedback, and offer support around the clock, without any time limitations. And have access to all CPD trainings for your own convenience.  👨💻 Monthly Live Webinars  - Benefit from a minimum of 20 hours of online CPD annually, covering all required and mandatory categories, delivered directly to your desk. Access to replays of ALL webinars at your convenience, complete with audio recordings for on-the-go listening. 📢 In-Person CPD Events – Attend a complimentary 5 hour in-person CPD event annually, with additional discounted rates for other events. Plus, enjoy special offers from the top service providers tailored to the legal profession. 🤝 Reliable Community Support – Join a community restricted solely to your trusted colleagues. With Chatham House rules in place, you can engage openly, knowing that what’s shared in the hub stays in the hub. Ask challenging or sensitive questions anonymously, ensuring you get the support you need. So what are you waiting for? Discover more of the benefits of being a member of Solicitors Growth Network today - https://lnkd.in/eC6a34wQ #legalprofession #irishsolicitors #legalcommunity #cpdforsolicitors

Don't worry if you missed the recent SCL Annual Contracts Update 2024! The replay is available to purchase and view via our website. We'd like to say a massive thank you, to everyone who joined us for the SCL Annual IT Contracts Update 2024 on Thursday 8 February.    We are delighted to confirm the video recording and presentation slides for this event are now available to purchase and view at your leisure! *Please note: If you bought a ticket for the live or in-person event, you will already have access to the content and don't need to purchase it again. To purchase the event pack, please do this online: https://bit.ly/3VioCY3 #scl #techlaw #contracts #techcontracts #contractlaw #itcontracts #legaltech #traininganddevelopment #onlinetraining

Two quick announcements:   1. Fall/Thanksgiving Cocktail Reception: Tuesday, 12 November   First, you are invited to American-Qualified Lawyers in London’s (ALIL) Fall/Thanksgiving Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, 12 November from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be held in 5CC, the private cocktail bar at Harrild & Sons, Farringdon (126 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4AB).   The Reception is being generously sponsored by MASECO Private Wealth, a dual SEC/FCA regulated wealth management firm specializing in serving the investment and planning needs of US families living in the UK and abroad. Special thanks in particular to Stephen Johnson and Kyle McClellan.   Please RSVP using the form on ALIL’s website: https://lnkd.in/eFr_r--j. Space is limited, so please let us know if you plan to attend soon.     2. ABA 2024 Fall Conference in London: 13-15 November   The following day, the International Law Section of the American Bar Association will kick off its 2024 Fall Conference, which this year is taking place in London. The title of the Conference is 100 years of the ABA in the United Kingdom: Tradition, Innovation and Influence; the themes are: (1) the interaction between innovation and tradition in law and law practice in the UK and the U.S. in the last 100 years and the next 100 years and (2) the continuing and likely impact of Brexit. ALIL is a UK Cooperating Entity.     You can learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dZZJd6vM

Harrison Ottaway and I are looking forward to presenting An Update on AI and Copyright next week on 13 February as part of the K&L Gates 2024 CPD Program. We will be discussing recent developments in generative artificial intelligence models and how the use of these models is testing the boundaries of copyright law in Australia and across the globe. If you are keen to learn more (or obtain an extra CPD point before the end of the CPD year!), you can register your attendance through the link below. #intellectualproperty #copyright #artificialintelligence #generativeai

If you are CBA/ OBA member, I would like to ask for your support Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at the CBA AGM to vote to pass the CBA Elder Law Sections Resolution “Criminal Code Amendments to Combat Elder Abuse” 24-08-A. The CBA Elder Law Section is bringing this Resolution forward to clarify an older Resolution which states that the CBA will not support any criminal law reform related to elder abuse. The reason the old Resolution was passed in 2011 was to stop any specific offence of ‘elder abuse’ as this may have a negative impact on the victims, therefore, the new Resolution seeks to uphold this criterion but opens the CBA to discuss / consult on other new offences relating to elder abuse.   The goal is to pass this new Resolution so that the CBA going forward can participate meaningfully in criminal law reform efforts.   To support please register for the AGM meeting. This Resolution is 8th on the docket . We know everyone has busy schedules so we ask that you play it in the background and vote when this Resolution comes up, hope you can share, attend, support and vote! @kristajames Amy MacAlpine, JD, CEA, TEP Brett B. Graham Webb @jessicalyle Laura Tamblyn Watts Kavina Nagrani, C.S., JD, TEP https://lnkd.in/e3r5ZBgW .

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE VENUE FOR MEETINGS, AND POSSIBLY DINNER, WILL CHANGE FROM 2025. WE WILL ADVISE THE NEW VENUE(S) ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED – THEY WILL BE CLOSE TO THE CURRENT VENUES. Dear Colleague Evening Meeting Monday 27 January 2025 Accommodation Claims – What’s Involved? Mr Jonathan France FCIAT AssocRICS, France & Associates France will discuss when accommodation claims arise and what is involved in considering the needs of a Claimant. He will also touch on matters relating to discussions with his counterparts on claims and where costs often increase. Meetings will take place in person, as well as virtually. In person meetings will start with supper at 6pm, with the presentation commencing at 7.30pm. Please note: anyone not booked in by the deadlines below will not be able to be accommodated. Supper: to be booked (including your choice of main course and dessert) with the Secretariat the Monday before each meeting. Bookings after this date may not be able to be accommodated. Meeting attendance: this must also be booked with the Secretariat – by the Friday before each meeting, indicating if you are attending in person or virtually. Those attending virtually will be emailed an online meeting link. PAYMENT Supper (2 course meal) is £19.95 per person Guest meeting fee £15 per person Payment needs to be made before the meeting: by PayPal on the website (link below) or by bank transfer (NatWest, account 01414275, sort code 60-02-35) https://lnkd.in/dwX76dpQ CPD Members can claim CPD points in line with their current College procedures (medical profession) / SRA (solicitors) #bmls

There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the interpretation of the EU Accessibility Act but I am very much looking forward to talking about how those in the #publishing and the #bookindustry can best ready themselves for compliance and success. Providing fair and equitable access to knowledge and content is fundamental to a fair, equitable and indeed civil society.

Coming to our Green & Burton ASB Associates Conference and feeling a little uncertain? Maybe it’s the thought of navigating an unfamiliar city, maybe it’s walking in alone, maybe it’s about having to network (gulp!), maybe it’s about being in a busy room. I see you. So, I’ve thought really hard about how we can make the experience as enjoyable as possible for every single person attending (it is a celebration, after all) ⭐️ The team will be having a meal in Birmingham on Monday evening. You are very welcome to come join us and get to know us before the main event. Just DM me for details. ⭐️ We are opening registration from 9am. This gives a full hour to settle in, get your bearings, and build some connections whilst it’s a little quieter. ⭐️ Our registration desk is open for 30 minutes after the event starts. Eloise Elford will be there with a big smile to sneak you into the room and get you seated, without fuss or fanfare. No need ot worry about getting lost/late trains/traffic jams. ⭐️ The Associate team will be acting as guides, making sure you can navigate the space and get the most value, but also introducing you to other guests (should you wish) ⭐️ We have a “Meet the Team” area, with at least one person from our team always present to chat along to. ⭐️ There will be a quieter area of the event, if you need somewhere to escape, recharge or just take a few moments (you may find me in there at points during the day!) And if there is anything else that you think we could do to enhance your experience….tell me. If we can make it happen then consider it done. #ASB10 #ukhousing #ASB

What is the Fair Start Certification? The Fair Start Certification ensures that anyone making claims about doing good in the world is accounting for the impacts on family policy in their claims. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3TdhECg #FairStart #certification #honesty #makehonestclaims #familypolicy