Recordkeeping among a compliance officer’s greatest allies
By 
Martin Woods2020-12-30T18:53:00
Martin Woods writes how a recent case in the United Kingdom should remind us of the importance of our own communications and recordkeeping—especially during a time where it has perhaps never been more important.
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