DECEMBER 2024
Pannone x IHL
Welcome to the Pannone x IHL update
Designed to bring you the latest news and legal developments for in-house lawyers. If there are any areas you would like more information on or if you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to let us know via our feedback form or get in touch with any member of our team.
Latest articles
Being intelligent with AI projects
Have you been asked to implement an AI system in your business? In this article, we look at the key legal issues likely to require consideration by an in-house lawyer before going live.
What does the new duty to prevent sexual harassment mean for employers?
As of 26 October 2024, employers are subject to a legislative duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees. This legislation marks a new approach, turning what was previously a defence into a proactive duty with clearly defined consequences for non-compliance, placing an emphasis on the need for employers to look at their current culture and behavioural practices across their organisation.
A compelling alternative - Courts can compel parties to engage in ADR
The benefits of ADR have long been recognised. It is an efficient mechanism for resolving disputes quickly, privately and usually far more cheaply than taking a case to trial. New changes to the CPR mean that the court, since 1 October 2024, can now order parties to engage in ADR where it is proportionate and does not undermine the parties’ right to a judicial hearing.
Without prejudice – the legal shield
The principle of without prejudice privilege is a cornerstone of legal negotiation. However, like most legal principles, relying on the without prejudice label is not without its risks. Understanding the limits, nuances, and application of without prejudice correspondence is crucial to ensuring that this valuable legal protection does not backfire when you least expect it.
In the IHL seat
We are excited to bring you our first Pannone x IHL interview as a “fly on the wall” insight into life as an in-house lawyer. We are delighted to introduce Tom Kershaw and Sarah Petrie from the Manchester fashion house, boohoo. We are grateful for their time, allowing us to shine a spotlight on a role within one of the fastest growing fashion businesses in the world.
Pannone x IHL conference Q&A
Thank you to all who attended our annual IHL conference on 5 November 2024 hosted in partnership with BCL Legal Recruitment. We’ve collated a few of the interesting Q&As that arose during the day which we hope are helpful and give you a flavour of the variety of discussions from this year’s event.
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