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Joe Bedford and Francesca Messina look at some practical lessons which can be learned as to how UK company directors can protect themselves from personal liability
02 May 2012
The consequences and costs for UK businesses of dealing with regulatory proceedings are becoming increasingly significant, writes Lista Cannon and Chris Warren-Smith
10 Feb 2012
The Bribery Act represents an opportunity for businesses to do better business, both at home and abroad, writes Bryn Edwards
31 Jan 2012
Key questions must be asked of the National Fraud Authority if we are to tackle a problem that costs UK plc £38bn every year, writes Bill Trueman
05 Dec 2011
Choosing your legal counsel is a decision that could save you millions in a strategic transaction. Evelina Kurgonaite reveals what finance directors should bear in mind when selecting legal advisor
26 Oct 2011
Decision raises questions about ability of British prosecuting authorities to bring criminal charges in substantial fraud
12 Sep 2011
Regulations coming into force in October will give agency workers new rights that could end up costing businesses money, finds Peter Crush
01 Sep 2011
Regulations coming into force in October will give agency workers unprecedented new rights that could end up costing businesses, writes James Wilders
04 Aug 2011
The Legal Service Act could open up the market for legal advice and help FDs take more control of their legal costs, says Michael Welsh
28 Jul 2011
Takeover Panel proposals will be unveiled by July
01 Jul 2011
SFO chief says he will not pursue SMEs under the new legislation
01 Jul 2011
Government guidance appears in opposition to that from the Serious Fraud Office
31 Mar 2011
Fine is to be paid over a 10-year period
18 Feb 2011
Cotswold Geotechnical convicted under the 2008 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
16 Feb 2011
Training staff and stress-testing existing anti-bribery policies and procedures should not be put on hold
02 Feb 2011
Small engineering business could face unlimited fine if found guilty
27 Jan 2011
Almost half of FDs polled by Financial Director do not have adequate procedures in place to prevent acts of bribery being carried out by employees
26 Jan 2011
FDs are screaming out for clarity on the new UK Bribery Act, which is yet to clarify what constitutes a bribe
24 Jan 2011
Business group calls for the government to raise vote threshold for industrial action to 40 percent
25 Oct 2010
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