US regulator slaps KPMG’s Dutch arm with record-breaking fine over exam cheating April 10, 2024 The penalty is the largest fine the PCAOB has ever imposed. The regulator also singled out former head of assurance, Marc Hogeboom, stating that he directly and substantially contributed to the violations.
BBC faces £100k libel trial by Tory donor over Pandora Papers Panorama April 10, 2024 Mohamed Amersi, who has been reported to have donated over £500,000 to the Conservative Party since 2016, brought the legal action against the BBC.
London-based accountancy firms BKL and Wilson Wright have merged April 9, 2024 The firms, BLK and Wilson Wright, merged on 2 April and will have two bases in London: BKL’s office in North London and Wilson Wright’s office in Central London.
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct locks horns with Premier League club Newcastle United over replica kits April 9, 2024 The club has refused to supply Sports Direct - and its former owner Mike Ashley - with its upcoming replica kit, as it now has an exclusive retail arrangement with JD Sport.
Partnership crisis: Gen Z doesn’t want to follow the traditional legal career pathway April 9, 2024 The poor work-life balance is putting the new generation of associates off partnership according to a new survey by LexisNexis.
London fintech vacancies rise 88 per cent as banks look to stay ahead of curve April 8, 2024 London is known for its global fintech hub status, with success stories in the sector including Monzo and Starling.
The Ministry of Justice launches a consultation to make it easier to say sorry April 8, 2024 The MoJ states that the law leaves many victims without proper closure and a sense they are unable to move on with their lives.
Grant Thornton fined by audit watchdog for failures with local authority pension fund April 8, 2024 The failures included two uncorrected material errors which appeared in the version of the pension fund’s audited financial statements
What are the new changes to employment law that come into force today? Lawyers explain April 6, 2024 There have been several significant changes made to the employment law on Saturday, which employers (and employees) must be aware of to ensure they can navigate them effectively. City lawyers speak to Morning Wire to explain what they are, and how they will work. From 6 April, changes include the right to request flexible working [...]
Blur drummer and Labour candidate Dave Rowntree in class action lawsuit over royalties April 4, 2024 Dave Rowntree is named on a collective proceedings claim form filed to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) against British music copyright collective Performing Rights Society (PRS).