Case notes: Phoenix companies: Directors' liability
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The U.K. Court of Appeal in March 2007 considered the matter of avoidance of directors' personal liability under ss216 and 217 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and the Insolvency Rules 1986. The provisions aim to prevent the practice where company directors may try to mislead the public by setting up a phoenix company using the name of a failed company.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2007
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Parliament and Whitehall
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The Department of Trade and Industry has announced a consultation on draft regulations that would outlaw age discrimination in employment and vocational training. The provisions appear in the draft Employment Equality (Age) Discrimination Regulations 2006 that ban age discrimination in terms of recruitment, promotion, and training.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2005
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A rich blend of all ages
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The Employment Equality Age Regulations passed by the U.K. government could have implications for chartered accountants both the beginning and end of their career. A brief account of the lives and careers of some members of the profession demonstrates a rich blend of youth and experience.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2007
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