Going beyond compliance: Responsible and ethical AI
Bates Wells convenes a regular Impact Counsels’ Forum for senior counsel working within purpose-driven businesses. A recent meeting of the …
Updates
Election ’24: Data protection and political campaigning (part one)
Communicating with individuals and processing personal data are an essential part of any political campaign. But it is important to …
DMCC Bill update: call for written evidence
Parliament has issued a ‘call for evidence’ from anyone with “relevant expertise and experience or a special interest” in areas covered by the DMCC Bill. If you want your point of view to be heard, you need to send your submission to the Committee as soon as possible.
Public Law: political set-pieces, the pandemic and technological revolution
To “live in interesting times”. For some a curse. For others an ambition: but whichever camp you’re in, there’s no …
Patagonia: rethinking corporate governance through steward-ownership
In late 2022, global outdoor clothing and equipment business Patagonia made major changes to its corporate structure, highlighting the creative …
An Essential Guide to IR35: What does your organisation need to know?
First introduced in 2000, the IR35 regime aims to minimise the avoidance of tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) where …
The DMCC Bill: a major upgrade to competition and consumer law?
Following a protracted build-up, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (the Bill) is working its way through parliament. One …
Election ’24: Publishing advocacy materials or political statements
Here are some key issues to look out for when publishing advocacy materials or political statements ahead of a general …
Election ’24: Charities and campaigning ahead of a general election
In spite of myths to the contrary, the vast majority of charities can campaign and engage in policy advocacy in …
Does government ‘do’ God? The Bloom Review
Four years in the making, stretching to 159 pages, and considering over 21,000 responses from the public, the Bloom Review …
Election ’24: How election law might affect your organisation
For many organisations, general elections are a chance to push forward their agenda and build relationships with potential future MPs, …
The New UK Data Protection Bill – A Practical Summary
The UK recently introduced a new data protection bill, titled the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill (the Bill). …