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New guidance from ICSA on liability of non-executive directors

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Published on: 21 January 2013
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ICSA have published (18 January 2013) a guidance note on the ways in which non-executive directors can approach their work to demonstrate to a regulator, or in a court of law, that appropriate steps to exercise care, skill and diligence were taken in the execution of their roles and responsibilities

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