In the first of our five-part series, we explore the biggest board challenges, priorities, and areas where general counsel and in-house legal teams can contribute to their organisations' long-term growth.

The Consumer Duty represents a sea change in how regulated retail products are designed, distributed, sold and run down across the entire distribution chain in the financial services industry.

A new licensing regime is now in force, which will affect thousands of private residential and commercial properties across Scotland – Short-Term Lets Licensing.

The court has no jurisdiction to direct a bankrupt to waive privilege in any document, the High Court has ruled (Leeds v Lemos [2017] EWHC 1825 (Ch)).

From 1 April 2018 it will be unlawful to grant a tenancy of a property with an EPC rating of below E (known as a sub-standard property) unless an exemption applies and has been validly registered. So what are the risks of buying a sub-standard property?

Workers' rights and employment statuses have been under intense scrutiny in recent times.

GDPR brings in a number of changes to the way in which organisations deal with personal data and significantly increase the fines that may be levied for cases of non-compliance.

FCA has published draft handbook rules and non-handbook guidance for consumer credit firms on managing the risks posed by incentives and remuneration.

It sets out a number of recommendations to government aimed at improving modern working practices by responding to the changing labour market in which we find ourselves.

From 1 April 2018, it will be unlawful for landlords of properties with EPC ratings of below E to let those premises, unless an exemption applies.

Changes for public sector pension schemes continue apace. Our handy guide keeps you up to date with key developments.

In summary, the anti-greenwashing rule will require all FCA-authorised firms to ensure that sustainability-related claims made about financial products...

The High Court recently ordered a claimant to reveal the identity of his third party funder(s) (TPF) in order to allow the defendant to apply for security for costs.

The High Court has ruled in favour of a software provider in a case which highlights the importance of agreeing robust and clear contractual terms in a software licence.

The High Court has ruled in favour of a software provider in a case which highlights the importance of agreeing robust and clear contractual terms in a software licence.

Businesses generally understand that promotions such as prize draws, offers and competitions need to be underpinned by comprehensive terms and conditions.

The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is welcome and refreshing news for many.

De-banking has made a huge impact on public life following media coverage on account closures involving political figures, charities, small businesses and retail customers.

On 26 October 2023, two pieces of proposed legislation received Royal Assent and became law: (i) the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023...

Technology hype is a fickle resource. A few years ago, blockchain and crypto were the magic buzzwords that had venture capitalists reaching for chequebooks.