The High Court has recently considered this question in relation specifically to the duty to avoid conflicts of interest – worth a read whether you are a current, former or prospective director
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The European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDa) recently published updated corporate governance guidance and associated principles for unlisted companies in Europe – worth a read whatever size or stage of company you are.
Read MoreIt is widely accepted that picking up a pen and squiggling an identifying mark on a contract is legally binding if you intend it to be, even if that identifying mark is an ‘X’, but what is less clear is where we stand with electronic alternatives. A recent Law Commission report sheds some light on the concerns and what could be done to address this uncertainty.
Read MoreKathryn King gives an update on directors' duties
Read MoreIn this article we identify the key messages to be taken from two recent Court of Appeal cases regarding breach of warranty claims following a share purchase.
Read MoreIn this article, Kathryn Broughton considers the recent case of Dronsfield v University of Reading and in particular the role of HR in the disciplinary investigation process.
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