“In this edition of the Technology & Digital round-up we look at the recent flurry of activity around the use of AI in financial services, the latest on product safety and security, and practical tips from the data regulator about the use of AI in recruitment.”

“Welcome to our new regular scanner, designed to keep in-house counsel and board members up to speed with the legal issues impacting businesses today and to come. In Legal Horizon, we provide bitesize highlights, so that you can quickly and easily digest the developments that really matter.”

“In Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Limited, the Employment Tribunal held that Benjamin Mendy was entitled to his salary for the periods he was “unavoidably” unable to work, following his arrest on suspicion of serious sexual offences.”

“Commercial and CSR/ESG drivers, as well as forthcoming requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and international and UK sustainability reporting standards, are moving climate transition planning up the corporate agenda.”

“The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive aims to ensure that businesses contribute to the sustainability transition of economies and societies.

“Investment, innovation and proposed regulatory reforms can drive progress in infrastructure and energy at levels not seen in the UK for a decade.”