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EU Cyber Resilience Act Incident Reporting Requirements Now Apply To Manufacturers Of Connected Products
The EU Cyber Resilience Act's incident reporting requirements are now in effect for manufacturers of connected products, with the ENISA single reporting platform operational since September 2026. Manufacturers must navigate complex notification timelines ranging from 24 hours to one month depending on incident severity, with potential fines reaching EUR15M or 2.5% of global turnover for non-compliance starting December 2027. Understanding these cascading reporting obligations to CSIRTs, ENISA, and affected
European Union Commercial
Winston Taylor
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Understanding Directors’ Duties: A Guide For Entrepreneurs
Directors of UK companies face significant legal responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006 that extend beyond strategic decision-making and can expose them to personal liability if not properly understood. From managing conflicts of interest to navigating insolvency risks, these statutory duties apply to all directors regardless of their role or relationship to the business. Understanding these obligations and implementing proper governance practices is essential for protecting both the company and indi
United Kingdom Commercial
BH
Boodle Hatfield
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Directors and Officers

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Understanding Directors’ Duties: A Guide For Entrepreneurs
Directors of UK companies face significant legal responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006 that extend beyond strategic decision-making and can expose them to personal liability if not properly understood. From managing conflicts of interest to navigating insolvency risks, these statutory duties apply to all directors regardless of their role or relationship to the business. Understanding these obligations and implementing proper governance practices is essential for protecting both the company and indi
United Kingdom Commercial
BH
Boodle Hatfield
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Good Intentions Aren't Good Enough: Saxon Woods Investments Limited v Francesco Costa And The Objective Test For Directors Under Section 172 Of The Companies Act 2006
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Saxon Woods Investments Limited v Francesco Costa establishes a critical precedent for director duties under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006. Can a well-intentioned director pursue an alternative strategy that contradicts the collective will of the board, even if they genuinely believe it serves the company's best interests?
United Kingdom Commercial
TS
Travers Smith LLP
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Executive Remuneration

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When Unfair Dismissal Becomes Uncapped: Are Executive Share Plans Ready?
From 1 January 2027, the UK will remove the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensatory awards and reduce the qualifying period to six months. For senior executives with valuable equity incentives, this fundamental shift transforms previously theoretical losses into real settlement leverage. How should employers prepare their share plans, documentation, and dismissal processes to manage this new exposure?
United Kingdom Employment
Shoosmiths LLP
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EMI Options, Growth Shares Or Both?
For eligible companies, EMI options and growth shares each offer distinct advantages in employee equity incentives. But what happens when you combine them? This analysis explores how EMI can wrap contingent growth-share interests, the valuation principles that must be respected, and why the hurdle, exercise price and performance conditions need to be designed together to avoid accidentally over-gearing management's participation.
United Kingdom Commercial
BS
Burges Salmon
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