12/16/2025 1:08:28 PM Stronger systems for 2026: How in-house teams can close the accountability gap By James Evison Hannah Ford Kerry Garcia Lucy Barnes +1 more... Show less New rules on fraud, ID checks, employment rights and immigration are reshaping what good governance looks like. At S&B Activate 2025,...
12/15/2025 10:13:11 AM Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 3: Development By Caroline DeLaney Stephanie Newton For developers, 2025 delivered a series of influential decisions and policy commitments that will shape future schemes. From landmark...
12/12/2025 1:58:41 PM Reform on hold: Cohabitation law review delayed By Electra Robinson When a marriage ends, matrimonial law steps in to protect both parties. Matrimonial law offers rights to shared assets, pensions and...
12/11/2025 3:50:03 PM Clarity on the EU Data Act for DPOs By Emma Thompson Beverley Flynn A new targeted guidance document entitled “Data Act FAQ for DPOs” (the Guidance) created by the Confederation of European Data Protection...
12/11/2025 12:42:22 PM AI and competition: Commission opens investigation into Google's AI practices By Jeremy Kelly On 9 December 2025 the European Commission opened another abuse of dominance investigation into Google. This follows a number of recent...
12/10/2025 6:13:29 PM Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 2: Residential property By Jessica Waters Amy Crick Chloe Fisher If 2025 was a turbulent year for commercial property (catch Part 1 of our series), the residential sector experienced nothing short of a...
12/10/2025 4:13:27 PM Santa Claus or Construction Clause? How well do you know JCT D&B 2024? By Lauren Melnyk In the lead up to the festive season, we’ve been unwrapping the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024 to see what’s inside and putting our...
12/9/2025 2:12:22 PM Property litigation 2025: A year in review – key trends shaping 2026. Part 1: Commercial property By Helen Wheddon Markus Klempa 2025 marked a year of accelerated legislative reform, landmark decisions and shifting risk in both commercial and residential property...
12/8/2025 12:28:51 PM Why trust is the real test of AI and how in-house lawyers can build it By Charles Maurice Beverley Flynn Hannah Ford AI depends on trust. Based on a panel discussion at our annual GC event, S&B Activate 2025, this article provides ideas for how legal...
12/8/2025 12:15:54 PM ASA cracks down on greenwashing in fashion advertising: What brands need to know By Jessica Gregson Guy Cartwright The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently banned adverts by three major fashion brands Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for...
12/5/2025 3:43:27 PM Even more unfair dismissal changes! By Abigail McKean Following its slightly cryptic announcement on changes to unfair dismissal compensation last week (details here: Unexpected developments...
12/2/2025 4:29:26 PM More unfair dismissal changes? By Abigail McKean More developments appear to be afoot on the Employment Rights Bill. Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, is reportedly due to...