"The new, 8th edition of Rights and Duties of Directors is a highly practical and comprehensive publication relevant to all company directors and their advisers. It clearly explains the rights and powers of directors and their specific duties as prescribed by company law and legislation. Extensively updated to take account of developments since the previous edition, coverage includes The Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004, new Listing Rules, Prospectus Rules and Disclosure Rules, progress in corporate killing and corporate manslaughter proposals and developments in age discrimination, maternity and paternity leave."