In this series produced by FT Studio, we bring together industry leaders, academia and BCLP to discuss the big issues and trends shaping the future of business.

The vast majority of commentary and public advice concerning data breaches surround, deservedly, the breach itself. This focus is only natural; it is the breach...

On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidated in "Schrems II" the EU–U.S. Privacy Shield framework

The current expectation is that the European Commission will issue the new SCCs in two weeks' time (though this could be subject to delay).

As previously reported, on December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit first lifted—and then reinstated—a preliminary nationwide injunction staying the Corporate Transparency Act's ("CTA") reporting requirements pending appeal.

In case you were wondering if you can still push off finalizing your Form CRS filing, posting it on your website and delivering it to clients, the SEC has read your mind and answered loudly: no more!

Yesterday the SEC approved new proxy rules requiring the use of universal proxy cards by management and shareholders soliciting proxy votes for their candidates in non-exempt director election contests.

Employers with a global footprint face unique challenges when it comes to balancing business objectives with complex – and sometimes conflicting – international and local laws.

Scrutiny of the gender pay gap in the U.S. and abroad has intensified in recent years and shows no sign of diminishing in the short term.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, agencies under the outgoing Trump administration proposed and finalized several rules that impact health & welfare and retirement plans.

On June 7, 2021, US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") amended its Antiboycott provisions in Part 760 of the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") ...

It has been announced that, next week, the government will table an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill proposing to prohibit Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) relating to employees...

As previously reported, the Supreme Court has already considered on an emergency basis whether to stay Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") enforcement deadlines.

On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the formation of the new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the "CRFI")...

On March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines or forthcoming.

The Missouri Supreme Court is expected to rule on a legal challenge to Proposition A before employees begin accruing paid leave under the law on May 1, 2025.

Following back and forth amendments between the Lords and Commons, on 27 November the Commons gave way and agreed that the Employment Rights Bill...

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ("DFPI") announced new requirements pursuant to the California Consumer Financial Protection Law...

Whenever the topic of health and medical data comes up, the prevailing assumption often is that any of this information is subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability...

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") into law. Among the many changes, the Act expands the favorable tax treatment...