Compliance and ethics
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FTC Chair flags potential antitrust risks in law firms’ DEI hiring programs
FTC argues that coordination between competitors in how they make employment decisions could violate federal law.
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Faith and finance: How religious norms shape modern personal financial decision-making
A thorough understanding of this interaction is important for financial institutions, advisers, and regulators to establish inclusive and fair systems.
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Hedge fund ordered to pay bonus to trader who made 97% of its revenues
Evolution Capital Management must pay Robert Gagliardi $5.4mn plus interest after High Court judgment.
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Misunderstanding burnout – when speed becomes the new currency
The busier someone looks, the more valuable they appear. Yet behind this illusion of productivity lies a rising wave of exhaustion, experts warn.
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Misconduct and a culture of impunity
Baroness Harriet Harman KC’s independent review of bullying and sexual harassment at the Bar, NDAs and the Sexism in the City report.
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Somebody’s watching you – the growing popularity of bossware
One-third of UK managers say their organizations are monitoring employees’ online activity on employer-owned devices.
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UK NDA ban – is this the end of silence clauses?
What the UK’s government’s NDA ban means for corporate investigations. Opinion from lawyers specializing in employment, regulation and disputes.
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Warning for HR as Nestlé CEO dismissed over undisclosed relationship
We discussed the legal consequences of violating codes of conduct and relationship policies with leading employment law experts.