Latest on business law and regulation
Read our latest features and articles on business law and regulation.
Diving deeper into the data for combating modern slavery
The challenges around understanding what the data does or doesn’t tell us is a major factor in making AI work effectively. In the latest in his series, David Wray looks at getting data right and how causal AI might aid in offering decision-useful options.
Cyber round-up: June 2024
Our latest round-up of cyber news features high-profile data hacks, insights into AI-enabled cyber security and the impact of heightened cyber risk ahead of the general election.
How we applied AI to combat modern slavery
The iEARTHS project is a causal AI system designed to tackle modern slavery. David Wray, ICAEW member and one of its creators, explains the considerations that went into its development.
The future of forensics
The Forensic & Expert Witness Community recently hosted a webinar on how technology is reshaping forensic accounting and what the future of forensics looks like.
ICAEW Member Insights: May 2024
A recent ICAEW economic summit provided an opportunity to delve into some of the more pressing challenges and opportunities identified by ICAEW members.
Bloomsbury Accounting and Tax Service
Eligible firms have free access to Bloomsbury Professional's comprehensive online library, comprising around 80 titles from some of the country's leading tax and accounting subject matter experts. Find out who is eligible and how you can access the Accounting and Tax Service.
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Payroll management
Detailed legal and best-practice information on payroll management, enabling managers to avoid fines and penalties.
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Employee share schemes
Guide to the tax and legal issues concerning the acquisition of shares by employees in their employer company.
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Discrimination during employment
A chapter on discrimination, covering the Equality Act 2010, harassment, victimisation, responsibility for employees and agents, the Codes of Practice, time limits and procedures, discrimination claims, compensation and other remedies and claims beyond the reach of discrimination legislation.
Industry press
The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides access to a range of leading journals covering business law. These journals are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users subject to suppliers'
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Gen AI: a Pandora's box of questions
An examination of the intellectual property issues surrounding Generative AI, and how they might be addressed.
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AI and inventorship: comparing patenting in the US and UK
Courts in both the US and the UK have ruled that 'inventions' made by AI without human involvement are not protectable by patents, and that AI tools cannot be named as inventors on patent applications.
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After cloud providers, UK antitrust regulator takes aim at AI
Sarah Cardell, CEO of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has expressed concern that existing tech giants are exerting undue control over the emerging market for AI-based technologies and services, making life harder for new entrants.
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Applying IP strategy to service industries
Considerable intellectual property (IP) is developed through the provision of services, but it is rarely capitalised upon in the long term. This article explores how those in service industries may develop a more effective approach to IP.
eBooks
The Library & Information Service provides a collection of eBooks as a benefit of membership. Please log in to access these titles. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support or contact library@icaew.com.
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Accountants' negligence and liability
An in-depth practical work covering all the main areas of accountants' legal liabilities in negligence claims, including audit liabilities to clients and others, tax and insolvency work and conflicts of interest. It covers accountants' negligence in relation to claims against accountants acting for corporations as well as accountants acting for individuals.
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Achieving regulatory excellence
Whether striving to protect citizens from the ravages of financial fraud, climate change, inadequate health care, or the risks of the emerging sharing economy, regulators are often tasked with seemingly impossible missions and even competing mandates.
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Anti-money laundering
Focuses on the UK's AML regime but also provides an introduction to the key concepts of the counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regime, which often overlap.
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Bribery Act, The
An overview of the offences in the UK relating to bribery, corruption, the Fraud Act and money laundering.
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Business law
A guide to the legal principles that apply to business, aimed at non-law students. Includes extensive references to cases and legislation, such as the Companies Act 2006, the Sale of Goods Act 1979, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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Checklists for due diligence
Contains checklists covering the legal, financial and commercial aspects of due diligence, as well as other areas such as IT, intellectual property, and environmental risks. Each checklist includes a short introduction providing guidance on best use.
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Commercial contracts: a practical guide to standard terms
Provides commentary on the law surrounding commercial agreements, and presents a number of precedent contracts. The authors take into account the latest developments in UK commercial law.
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CRR III: the EU implementation of Basel IV- the next generation of risk weighted assets
Looks at the revised banking package of CRD VI and CRR III - they contain a large number of new requirements - the implementation of which will pose major challenges for the banking industry. In addition to the adoption of the final Basel IV regulations, other topics such as crypto assets or the consideration of ESG in banking supervisory law are addessed in this volume.
Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports covering aspects of business law and regulation. A selection of recent works on this topic is set out below.
Negotiating software contracts, 6th ed.
This book provides an overview of the key issues one ought to consider when negotiating and drafting software licences, and of the UK law around other computer contracts.
Money laundering compliance, 4th ed.
This book presents a detailed overview of anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) provisions in the UK and other key international jurisdictions, including the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Singapore, Switzerland and the United States.
Tolley's health and safety at work handbook, 2024
An authoritative reference source covering key aspects of health and safety law and practice, with a user-friendly A-Z format. The handbook gives a clear narrative on the latest legislation, how to comply with current law and practice, and how they affect the role of the health and safety manager.
The law of contract, 10th ed.
A concise overview of the fundamentals of contract law, its underlying rationales, and associated academic debates. The author breaks complex problems down into manageable steps, and provides self-test questions at the end of each chapter.
Risk and compliance: questions and answers
Provides practical guidance on points that those tasked with risk and compliance in their firm or business need to consider, with 200 questions and answers. Sections cover anti-money laundering, financial crime and regulation and compliance: including SRA accounts rules and compliance questions for running a law firm.
A-Z of contract clauses
Book compiling ready-to-use contract clauses, copyright and other intellectual property rights, and further definitions and terms.
Financial crime: a compliance manual
A practical guide to complying with financial crime legislation and regulation, aimed at both law firms and in-house legal teams. Includes sample policies, procedures, guidance and risk registers.
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