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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
23 March 2020
Covid 19 - a reminder for solicitors and law firms about their regulatory obligations
Towards the end of last year I commented, as part of our Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations (StaRs) blog series, that the introduction of the StaRs on 25 November 2019 was an opportunity to take stock and introduce steps to ensure compliance going forward; it was a time to prioritise, not panic.
18 March 2020
A review of ethical standards for RICS Chartered Surveyors: avoiding conflict when carrying out Red Book valuations
Across all industries there has been an increased focus on ethical behaviour of businesses in recent years. Adhering to a strict ethical code of conduct is seen as both a social and commercial imperative.
21 February 2020
Legal Professional Privilege cannot be defeated by the FRC’s interpretation of its disclosure regime
The Court of Appeal has handed down an interesting and important decision in the case of Sports Direct International Plc and The Financial Reporting Council [2020] EWCA Civ 177.
12 February 2020
Less box ticking, more explaining – the FRC publishes its Annual Review Report
The FRC has published its Annual Review Report and with it comes the clear message that a ‘tick box’ approach is not the key to compliance with the Corporate Governance Codes.
10 February 2020
For accountants, when does a gift become an inducement?
We all enjoy receiving gifts, and accountants are no exception to that. Whilst receiving gifts from clients or business colleagues is a normal course of business, care must be taken to ensure acceptance of a gift does not impair your judgement.