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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
5 December 2023
ICAEW consults on amending its Code to introduce specific requirements to treat others fairly and with respect
Last week the ICAEW launched a consultation on introducing into its Code of Ethics (the Code) a requirement that accountants treat others fairly, and with respect, and not harass, bully or unfairly discriminate against them.
17 November 2023
Clarifying CBD Regulations – the horizon looks brighter
The UK's long-anticipated move towards establishing a legal framework for the CBD industry has potentially taken a substantial leap forward. Recently, the government accepted recommendations set forth by the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) regarding permissible levels of controlled cannabinoids in consumer CBD products. This decision marks a significant stride towards clarity and regulation in an industry previously shrouded in ambiguity.
3 November 2023
Client confidentiality— to disclose or not disclose?
When it comes to client confidentiality, does the profession draw the line in the right place?
Historically, the paramountcy of client confidentiality, to the exclusion of all else, has been instilled in us from the early days of our legal careers. We think, it’s fair to say, that many of us faced with a request to disclose would instinctively formulate a response that erred on the side of caution and favoured non-disclosure.
25 October 2023
Unprofessional behaviour in the accountancy world – how is it regulated?
Inappropriate behaviours inside and outside work, including sexual misconduct, bullying and harassment, have increasingly come under scrutiny by several professional services regulators.
20 October 2023
The Revised Guide to Judicial Conduct: what’s new?
In July 2023, a revised version of the "Guide to Judicial Conduct" was published. It is the essential manual applying to all judicial office holders (and coroners) in courts and tribunals, whether salaried or fee-paid, legal or non-legal, and including those operating in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
