The Linklaters Podcast

Episode Eight: Non-financial misconduct – practical implications of the FCA’s latest guidance

In this episode, Nick Marshall and Alison Wilson discuss the latest rules and guidance changes and draw out what is changing and the key practical implications for firms.

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Episode Seven: Third party harassment

In this episode, Nick Marshall and Laurie Ollivent discuss the new employer liability for third-party harassment which comes into force in October 2026, including the steps businesses should be taking now to prepare.

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Episode Six: Workplace monitoring

In this episode, Sinead Casey, Greg Palmer, and Leanne Raven discuss the evolving role of workplace monitoring technologies, the potential pitfalls for employers and practical tips to mitigate risk.

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Olivia Murphy, Megan Gosling & Simon Treacy

The OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, which we discussed in our previous payments podcast, shows how AI agents can act in unexpected ways. In this episode, Olivia Murphy, Megan Gosling and Simon Treacy apply this to agentic payments and consider the implications for authorisation, authentication and liability.

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Richard Hay, Peter Church, Olivia Murphy & Megan Gosling

The recent incident in which an OpenAI agent hacked Hugging Face reveals both the capability of frontier AI models and the limitations of guardrails and sandboxes to contain AI agents. In this podcast episode Peter Church explains what happened and Richard Hay and Olivia Murphy consider the implications for agentic commerce.

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Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Professor Connson Locke

What does it really take to speak up and be heard at work? In this episode, we talk to Professor Connson Locke of the London School of Economics, psychologist, speaker and author of ‘Making Your Voice Heard’, about why influence is about far more than having the best idea in the room. From power dynamics and credibility to imposter phenomenon, gender stereotypes and cultural difference, this conversation explores the often invisible forces that shape who gets heard and why. Brought to life through stories, examples, and formidable research, it is an insightful episode about confidence, curiosity and learning how to adapt your approach so your message lands.

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In this podcast, Sarah Martin explains the top five things you need to know about the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). These implement the ISSB’s sustainability disclosure standards (IFRS S1 and S2) in the UK.

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Complying with the FCA’s rules for safeguarding cryptoassets is one of the more onerous aspects of the UK’s cryptoasset regulatory regime. James Morris and Matilda Anderson outline the key requirements for crypto custodians under the FCA’s CASS 17.

Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Nicky Perfect

What can hostage negotiation teach us about working better together? In this episode, we speak to former Metropolitan Police hostage and crisis negotiator Nicky Perfect about the human skills behind high-stakes conversations. From first impressions and active listening to handling emotion, building trust and approaching difficult discussions with empathy, Nicky shares practical insights that apply far beyond crisis situations. It is a thoughtful conversation about communication, connection and how to navigate challenging moments at work with greater clarity and care.

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In this podcast, Sara Feijao explains the top five things you need to know about the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD / CS3D), which will apply to all in-scope companies from 26 July 2029. EU Member States have until 26 July 2028 to transpose the Directive into national law.

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