Comment & Opinion

“With the Food Standards Agency’s and Food Standards Scotland’s plans to modernise the market authorisation process for food and animal feed on hold due to the announcement of negotiation of a new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement, it’s important to position your business for a variety of possible changes.”

“This month we’re focusing on data: the long-awaited passing of new data legislation, a £2 million+ fine from the data regulator, and the launch of an AI and biometrics strategy as we see an uptick in regulator activity on AI. We also look at the 10-year plan for the tech and digital sector as the government launches the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.”

“The Spending Review, planning and regulatory reform, sustainability, supply chain assurance and building safety are just some of the legal issues dominating board agendas today.”

“Welcome to the latest edition of our regular scanner, designed to keep in-house counsel and board members up to speed with the legal issues impacting businesses today and to come.”

“The ESG regulatory and legislative landscape is changing rapidly. But responsibility and corporate reporting play a vital role in enabling businesses to safeguard human rights and sustainability – from both a compliance and a commercial perspective. “

“In this article we explain the recent Waller-Edwards case, in which the Supreme Court has provided much needed guidance for lenders and their underwriters as to how they should navigate the risk of undue influence in today’s world.”

“The key to meaningful and successful adoption lies in building a strong foundation – aligning AI with long-term strategic goals and putting safeguards in place to manage risk effectively.”