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On April 18, 2023, eight Greenpeace organizations filed a lawsuit against the EC at the ECJ following the Commission's inclusion of natural gas and nuclear energy in the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities.

On 26 June 2018 the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill received Royal Assent. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 provides a legal framework for the UK

On 30 March 2022, the European Union ("EU") unveiled a new proposal for a regulation establishing eco-design requirements for sustainable products ("ESPR").

The European Union has introduced a comprehensive Sustainability Omnibus Package that will significantly impact how businesses across member states approach environmental, social, and governance reporting. Understanding these regulatory changes is crucial for companies operating in or with the EU to ensure compliance and adapt their sustainability strategies accordingly.

In 2018, Government supported new rules which prohibited the outdoor use across the European Union of 3 neonicotinoids – clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam.

While climate change and sustainability are important across all parts of society, the UK government and European Commission (EC) are tackling these social issues head...

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) recently issued a report raising concerns that certain auditing firms had certified client companies' practices...

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of "frESH Law Horizons – Key Developments in UK & EU Environment, Safety and Health Law, Procedure and Policy".

On 28 February 2023, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the creation of the European Green Bond Standard ("EU GBS").

On September 27, 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines filed a request with the Amsterdam District Court, asking it to dismiss a greenwashing suit brought by environmental activist groups.

In this report, we summarize the key achievements of the first week and what to expect from the second week.

The US Embassy and Bristol City Council recently hosted a panel discussion on Just Transition to Net Zero economies. Alongside the event, Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD)...

On June 7, 2023, the Swiss advertising regulator, Schweizerische Lauterkeitskommission (SLK), upheld complaints that the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) made false statements...

On February 23, 2023, the Loan Market Association (LMA), Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) and the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA)...

In an unusual development Thailand briefly joined the list of countries proposing to ban glyphosate in light of new evidence suggesting a link between the weed killer and ill-health

Anti-competitive agreements reached between businesses are generally prohibited by competition law. The UK's sanctions for businesses found to breach competition law...

What can we expect from the evolution of ESG and how will this continue to drive and change investor activity? And what should businesses consider in response as they plan for the future?

In this first episode of Season 2, we were delighted to speak to Andrew Griffiths, whose work with Planet Mark and the Institute of Directors supports people and businesses towards reaching meaningful sustainability goals.