Breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules 2011 can happen in any firm, no matter how well managed. But there are things you can do to minimise their occurrence. The breaches can range from minor bookkeeping errors to sophisticated employee frauds. No…
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has today (5 June 2018) handed down a judgment emphasising that website owners and fan-page administrators must be alert to the privacy implications of third party scripts operating on their websites. These owners and…
Data has become the most valuable commodity of the digital era. In Europe, the value of the data commodity is thought to be around the €50 billion mark and projections suggest that this figure could rise to €111 billion by 2020. With such…
Facebook billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and Chief Executive of Facebook was hauled over hot coals before the US Government to explain Facebook’s (alleged) breach of data privacy. Silicon Valley Zuckerberg was forced to answer questions about the use of personal data and…
Directors often take difficult decisions. These may be analysed, and often are if their company subsequently fails. With the increase in litigation against directors and the continued reference in the press and elsewhere to directors’ duties, a director may wonder how…
A brand or mark can help a business separate itself from the crowd. Globally distinctive brand marks such as the Apple logo or Coca-Cola sign are instantly recognisable to consumers. These brand marks distinguish corporations and products that customers trust and…
Over recent years I have been astounded that certain professionals, including accountants, insolvency practitioners (IPs) and solicitors, appear unable to recognise a conflict of interest if it were to stand up and slap them in the face. Cynically, one could suggest…
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of headlines and news stories touting the UK as a safe haven for money launderers. Nowhere is this more prevalent than within the London property market. However, as of 31…
The gender pay gap regulations came into force on 6 April 2017. The regulations require employers (of at least 250 employees) to publish information relating to the employees’ pay to show whether there are differences in the pay of male and…
Many company directors may not be aware that they have potential personal liability for health and safety breaches. Health and Safety at Work Act Section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides that where a body corporate commits…
