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Shifting regulations & market turmoil: navigating the legal landscape of food inflation in the UK
Surging energy prices in the UK have wreaked havoc everywhere, but the most pressing issue has been the soaring food inflation. Find out more about how the energy crisis may affect regulations, legislation and consumer prices!
Green is the New Gold: How ESG Reshapes UK Commercial Law Firm Strategies
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a framework used to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of companies or investments. ESG includes examining a company's practices in areas such as their impact on the environment, treatment of employees and community involvement, and corporate governance. ESG initiatives have become increasingly important in the legal profession.
Japan's Economic Promise: How London Law Firms Can Capitalise
Japan's economic rebound after longstanding deflation has made it an attractive foreign investment hub. However, globalization will mean that the impact will be felt by economies across the world. Our new article analyses the opportunities and challenges posed by Japan's improvement for UK law firms!
A Deep Dive into the EU AI Act: Is Risk Categorization the New Way Forward?
It has been proposed that any system which uses AI will be categorized by its risk factor, with the scale ranging from minimal / low risk to unacceptable.
Is risk categorization the new way forward in dealing with AI? Or will the AI act deal severe blows to the competitiveness of EU companies?
Banking Regulations: 15 Years On
The 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) marked a watershed moment in the history of banking and finance. In the wake of the crisis, governments and regulatory bodies around the world recognized the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to prevent a similar catastrophe and to restore trust in the financial system. Over the past 15 years, several significant banking regulations have been introduced, reshaping the industry and its practices. This article examines the influence of these measures, focusing on key regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Basel III, the Financial Stability Oversight Council, G20 reforms, and the ring-fencing regulation in the UK.