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22 July 2010
Issue: 7427 / Categories: Legal News
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Bribery tactics

The government is upping its Bribery Act awareness campaign.

A short consultation in September will ask for comments on the recommended procedures firms can put in place to prevent bribery on their behalf. The Act, which is due to come into force next April, introduces a corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery by someone working on behalf of a business.
 

Issue: 7427 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
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Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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