When a company is in financial distress, company directors play a crucial role in the legal and compliance space. They will be keen to ensure that they avoid the risk of personal liability for reckless trading.
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New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
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Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law Global Report 2020
Gender diversity in law firms positively impacts law firm success, research shows, with gender diverse teams in law firms achieving 10% higher client spend.
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Mindfulness in Legal Education: An Essential Skill for Future Lawyers?
Lawyers must show fortitude and remain calm under pressure. They must learn to make quality decisions in real-world contexts.
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“Remarkable Adaptability” – How the World has Adjusted to Working from Home
“Working from home full-time is an entirely different experience, particularly working from home for an extended period of time, which can be fairly stressful,” said Kevin Luo, Assistant General Counsel; GM, Asia-Pacific R&D Group Legal at Microsoft.
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Global Supply Chain Trends: From Robotics to Artificial Intelligence
“It’s a very dynamic world that we live in and is constantly changing. We’ve got to keep our supply chains safe, secure and resilient,” said Clay Perry, President at 143 Advisory Services LLC.
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Preparing for the 2020 AGM Season: What Boards Need to Know
Most listed companies will have begun to think about their 2020 annual general meeting (AGM), with the majority of AGMs set to occur between September 2020 and January 2021. Are you prepared?
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Guide: How to Balance Growth and Regulation Through Uncertainty
In the midst of the heightened regulatory environment, global tax and legal advisers would be wise to proceed nimbly, but smart.
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Ownership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point
AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it.
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2020 Australia: State of the Legal Market Report
Featuring unique data and market analysis from Peer Monitor, Acritas, Alpha Creates and Barolsky Advisors, this year’s edition is a page-turner. Identify what’s driving the industry to perform.
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