The Macfarlanes Podcast

In the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Brian Spiro, and Helen Harvey discuss the introduction of the new corporate offence for failing to prevent fraud.  They cover:  * the purpose and legal background of the new offence; * what kind of organisations are affected and how liability is determined;  * the proactive measures businesses must implement to ensure compliance; and  * enforcement implications.  If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David [https://cms.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/gauke-david/], Brian [https://cms.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/spiro-brian/] or Helen [https://cms.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/harvey-helen/].  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page [https://www.macfarlanes.com/what-we-think/podcasts/?clientId=0&page=1&serviceId=0]. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7tDkoeK1UprtIrNq3gf1ST], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macfarlanes-podcast/id1607365591], Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/search/macfarlanes%20%20]and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af4c69b4-a8b1-43d2-b2eb-d8b535439c5a].

In the latest episode of the policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Malcolm Hitching, and James Popperwell discuss litigation funding in England and Wales, including the impact of legal rulings, the ongoing Civil Justice Council (CJC) review, and whether or not further regulation might be needed to preserve access to justice while protecting consumers. They cover: * the impact of the PACCAR ruling on litigation funding agreements; * the CJC's review of the litigation funding sector in England and Wales; and * whether or not further regulation might provide relevant protections for consumers. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/gauke-david/], Malcolm [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/hitching-malcolm/] or James [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/popperwell-james/]. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page [https://www.macfarlanes.com/what-we-think/podcasts/?clientId=0&page=1&serviceId=0]. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7tDkoeK1UprtIrNq3gf1ST], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macfarlanes-podcast/id1607365591], Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/search/macfarlanes%20%20]and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af4c69b4-a8b1-43d2-b2eb-d8b535439c5a].

In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcast, David Gauke, Rhiannon Kinghall Were, and Bezhan Salehy discuss President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the OECD global tax deal, the implications for Pillars 1 and 2, and the potential for future negotiations. They cover: * the background and details of the OECD global tax deal; * the US’ objections to Pillar 1 and Pillar 2; * digital services taxes (DSTs); and * political, fiscal and practical implications, including the likelihood of retaliatory measures and the impact on global trade and tax policy. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/gauke-david/], Rhiannon [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/kinghall-were-rhiannon/] or Bezhan [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/salehy-bezhan/].  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page [https://www.macfarlanes.com/what-we-think/podcasts/?clientId=0&page=1&serviceId=0]. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7tDkoeK1UprtIrNq3gf1ST], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macfarlanes-podcast/id1607365591], Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/search/macfarlanes%20%20]and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af4c69b4-a8b1-43d2-b2eb-d8b535439c5a].

In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson, and Praveen Gopalan discuss COP 29 (November 2024), recent developments in sustainable finance and ESG, and the future of COP, including COP 30’s potential focus on biodiversity. They cover: * COP 29 – expectations vs. outcomes and targets; * how businesses will be affected in the UK; * the politicisation of ESG initiatives; * current hot topics in ESG; and * the future of COP and sustainable finance. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/gauke-david/], Rachel [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/richardson-rachel/] or Praveen [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/gopalan-praveen/]. Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page [https://www.macfarlanes.com/what-we-think/podcasts/?clientId=0&page=1&serviceId=0]. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7tDkoeK1UprtIrNq3gf1ST], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macfarlanes-podcast/id1607365591], Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/search/macfarlanes%20%20]and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af4c69b4-a8b1-43d2-b2eb-d8b535439c5a].

In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Isobel Lewis to talk about money: when wages are payable, when employers can withhold salary, and what happens when employees are suspended from work. They cover: * the “wage-work bargain” and its significance in defining employment relationships; * legal principles governing wage deductions under the Employment Rights Act; and * complex scenarios where employees are unable to work due to external circumstances, such as suspensions or criminal trials, with references to the recent well-publicised litigation between Benjamin Mendy and Manchester City FC. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/ramsey-matthew/] and Isobel [https://www.macfarlanes.com/who-we-are/people/lewis-isobel/].  Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page [https://www.macfarlanes.com/what-we-think/podcasts/?clientId=0&page=1&serviceId=0]. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7tDkoeK1UprtIrNq3gf1ST], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macfarlanes-podcast/id1607365591], Google Podcast [https://podcasts.google.com/search/macfarlanes%20%20]and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af4c69b4-a8b1-43d2-b2eb-d8b535439c5a].