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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently banned adverts by three major fashion brands Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for...

On 23 July 2025, Test Valley Borough Council formally recognised the River Test (a globally rare chalk stream) as possessing “intrinsic...

Welcome to the Commercial and Technology Legal Update for July 2025. This update features key legal updates and insights from our...

Here Comes the Sun – much like the legendary Beatles song, the government is sending a message that will be passed down to future...

UK independent law firm Stevens & Bolton has announced the appointment of Laura Walliss as its first Responsible Business Manager,...

With the UK aiming to achieve a reduction in carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 and a 68% reduction in emissions by 2030, an...

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, we are proud to announce that Stevens & Bolton has signed the Law Society’s Women in...

On 4 September 2024, the government introduced The Water (Special Measures) Bill into Parliament. Amongst other things, the Bill will...

A number of ESG funds now view investing in defence as compatible with a sustainable strategy. Public perception has been key to this...

On 31 July 2024, a group of apparel suppliers published “An Apparel Supplier’s Guide: Key Legislation in the EU, US & UK”. This helpful...

The Wates Principles were developed in 2018 to meet a new legislative requirement for large private companies (those with either more...

Rachel Reeves has recently announced her plans to accelerate the development of new legislation regulating the way in which ESG ratings...