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Enforcement of UK’s financial sanctions—strict liability and a stronger approach

The following Corporate Crime news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Enforcement of UK’s financial sanctions—strict liability and a stronger approach

Credit suisse ordered to pay US$21.6m for AML failings

The following Corporate Crime news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Credit suisse ordered to pay US$21.6m for AML failings

Long coronavirus (COVID-19) and disability—what HR need to know

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Long coronavirus (COVID-19) and disability—what HR need to know

Lessons to be learned in maintaining confidential and privileged information in criminal investigations (Eurasian Natural Resources Corp Ltd v Dechert; Eurasian Natural Resources Corp Ltd v SFO)

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Dawn raid—who can raid my organisation and why?

Dawn raid—who can raid my organisation and why?The UK Government has legislated to permit a number of UK authorities to obtain search warrants to...

Tipping-off and prejudicing an investigation

Tipping-off and prejudicing an investigationThere are several offences of tipping-off and prejudicing an investigation that apply to the regulated...

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—simplified due diligence

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—simplified due diligenceYou may apply simplified customer due diligence (SDD) measures in relation to particular...

Dealing with dawn raids by the Information Commissioner’s Office

Dealing with dawn raids by the Information Commissioner’s OfficeThis document reflects the UK GDPR regime. References and links to the GDPR refer to...

Practice notes

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017—a summary

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017—a summaryThe Money Laundering, Terrorist...

16th Nov

Practice notes

SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs—for in-house lawyers

SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs—for in-house lawyersThis Practice Note provides guidance for in-house solicitors on the SRA Code of...

16th Nov

Precedents

Competition law compliance—post-training assessment questions

Competition law compliance—post-training assessment questionsHow to use this testThese questions are designed to test your understanding after your...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Making a SAR and obtaining a defence or consent

Making a SAR and obtaining a defence or consentThe Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002) and the Terrorism Act 2000 (TA 2000) impose obligations to...

16th Nov

Practice notes

How to manage legal risk

How to manage legal riskIt is often said that running a business means taking risks and that the biggest risk an entrepreneur can take is not to think...

Produced in partnership with Elizabeth Bourlet 19th Apr

Practice notes

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—nominated officer

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—nominated officerThis Practice Note sets out when organisations must appoint a nominated officer, the duties of the...

16th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

How to formulate a privacy risk register

How to formulate a privacy risk registerA privacy risk register is a tool that allows you to collate, record, track and manage all your data...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Confidentiality risk management guide

Confidentiality risk management guideWhy you need to manage this riskConfidential information is one of the most valuable assets of any business....

Produced in partnership with Ishika Patel of Lawyers on Demand 16th Nov

Practice notes

Dealing with the National Crime Agency

Dealing with the National Crime AgencyThis Practice Note provides high-level guidance on dealing with the National Crime Agency. It sets out the role,...

Produced in partnership with Peter Ratliff of 6KBW College Hill 19th Apr

Practice notes

SRA Standards and Regulations 2019—in-house lawyers

SRA Standards and Regulations 2019—in-house lawyersThe SRA Standards and Regulations set out the standards and requirements that individual...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Modern slavery risk management guide

Modern slavery risk management guideWhy you need to manage this riskThe Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015) has pushed issues of modern slavery and...

16th Nov

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

In-house

Practice notes

What’s new and what’s changed in 2021—Risk & Compliance

What’s new and what’s changed in 2021—Risk & ComplianceThis Practice Note keeps you informed, on a month-by-month basis, about amended existing...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Anti-bribery—adequate procedures

Anti-bribery—adequate proceduresIt is an offence to pay or receive a bribe under the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). Companies and partnerships will also...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Legal professional privilege—what it means for in-house lawyers and the organisations they advise

Legal professional privilege—what it means for in-house lawyers and the organisations they adviseThis Practice Note explains what legal professional...

Produced in partnership with Peter Ratliff of 6KBW College Hill 19th Apr

Practice notes

How to create a legal risk register

How to create a legal risk registerThis Practice Note is intended for in-house lawyers. It explains how to create a legal risk register, a tool that...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Completing a DPIA on surveillance cameras

Completing a DPIA on surveillance camerasThis Practice Note is aimed at in-house lawyers, privacy and compliance professionals in private commercial...

16th Nov