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In this issue: Medical devices Commercialisation Pharmaceuticals—regulatory framework Research and development Advertising of medicines Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Useful information Medical devices Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation—considerations for life sciences companies The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation Proposal, a draft law with targeted measures aimed at smoothing the practical roll-out of the EU AI Act. Hélène Boland and Fabien Roy of Hogan Lovells set out key points for life sciences companies. See News Analysis: Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation—considerations for life sciences companies. EU countries question proposed approach for delaying AI Act’s key duties MLex reports that plans to postpone core EU AI Act obligations face scrutiny from Member States, who caution that the Commission’s method lacks clear benchmarks, predictability and adequate participation of national regulators. Even backers of a pause voiced reservations, and others queried what ensues if compliance tools...

In this issue: Access to environmental justice Air pollution and climate change Product energy efficiency Environmental disputes and proceedings Environmental enforcement and prosecutions Environmental information Hazardous substances and chemicals Nature, biodiversity and habitat conservation Free webinar: ‘The Future of Environmental Law’ Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Access to environmental justice Judgment Alert: HM Treasury v Global Feedback Ltd (WWF UK intervening) [2025] EWCA Civ 624. This appeal was before the Court of Appeal. The key question concerned the meaning of Article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention, addressing public access to justice in environmental matters. Article 9 obliges each Party to ensure the public can use administrative or judicial routes to challenge acts or omissions by private persons and public bodies that breach provisions of its national law relating to the environment. The court concluded that Article 9(3) applies only where the alleged breach is of a national legal rule...

Restructuring & Insolvency weekly highlights—9 April 2026 In this issue: Key R&I law developments Corporate insolvency processes Restructuring Insolvency litigation The office-holder International restructuring and insolvency Daily and weekly news alerts Key dates for restructuring and insolvency professionals Key R&I law developments Insolvency Service publishes sustainability strategy 2025–30 The Insolvency Service has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy 2025–30, introduced by Chief Executive Officer Duncan Beach, setting out how the agency intends to cut its environmental footprint and build workforce resilience across England, Scotland and Wales. Progress since 2022–25 includes established sustainability governance, a dedicated team, enhanced carbon data, new policies covering sustainable travel, procurement and thermal comfort, and a combined management system aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The updated strategy positions sustainability as a shared, agency‑wide duty and aligns it with the Service’s broader mandate: supporting people and businesses in financial distress, addressing misconduct and maximising returns to creditors, while contributing to the...

FORTHCOMING CHANGE 1 : On 1 September 2022, the DLUHC opened a consultation proposing new duties for the LGPS to oversee and disclose climate-related risks, including the carbon emissions tied to their investments. The LGPS is the UK’s largest public sector pension scheme, covering 6.2 million members and holding £342bn in assets worldwide. Under the government’s plans, administering authorities would be required to: Calculate their carbon footprint; Assess how climate change could influence pension-related assets and liabilities; and Report each year on the extent to which assets align with the 2015 Paris Accords, the international climate treaty adopted by much of the world. This seeks to enhance the management of climate-related financial risk and would bring the LGPS into line with requirements already in force for private pension schemes. The proposals are intended to replicate the Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) measures that already apply to the largest private occupational pension schemes and master trusts. The consultation closed...

ESG has emerged as a priority for companies worldwide. In many countries, ESG disclosure is already compulsory or under active review. The climate emergency, the pandemic, geopolitical turbulence and the energy shock have shown how deeply businesses influence societies and the natural environment. This Practice Note sets out ESG fundamentals. It outlines the concept and the hurdles for in-house counsel, alongside suggested focus areas to help you manage ESG matters within your organisation... What is ESG? At its simplest, ESG is a catch-all for environmental, social and governance considerations that shape: the obligations organisations must satisfy the way they should run the benchmarks by which they are assessed ESG factors ESG factors are applied to embed responsibility within business practice. ‘E’ is for environmental. The E in ESG examines the effects on, and from, the natural world and will consider an organisation’s carbon footprint, the pollution and waste it produces, and its implications for biodiversity. ‘S’ is for social...

This Practice Note reviews current and forthcoming rules shaping TMT and examines leading organisations influencing sector benchmarks. It identifies the organisations most influential on evolving industry norms and compliance expectations. It then considers technology’s environmental effects and sets out actions and openings the TMT industries will probably need to adopt to progress towards a sustainable future. The discussion frames both risks and opportunities for TMT as it charts a path towards sustainability. It outlines the part played by the telecoms and media sectors in assessing their environmental footprint and how they might promote sustainable practices. It also reflects on how these sectors can promote greener practices across operations. It concludes by signposting ways companies can tackle sustainability across internal policies and practices, supply chains and the use of technology. For sustainable business guidance, see: ESG and sustainability collection. Many TMT businesses are still expanding, driven by technological progress and wider access, the digital transformation of business, and the cross‑sector dominance of major tech firms. Although unchecked growth can endanger the...

Precedent Target product carbon footprint clause—schedule for consumer goods contracts Use this schedule within a manufacturing contract for the supply of consumer goods to oblige the parties to adopt a target product carbon footprint budget—one that diminishes over time—for each product manufactured and supplied pursuant to the contract. The clause is consistent with the Paris Agreement objectives, the Race to Zero criteria, and the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting as stated. This sustainability wording was created by The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) as ‘Ming’s clause’ and is accessible via TCLP’s website below, where the linked text appears for reference. For comprehensive and relevant guidance on target product carbon footprint budgets, please consult the TCLP clause for direction as needed. TCLP is the codename for a focused, collaborative initiative of lawyers from around the world to craft new contracts and model legislation to tackle climate change. For further details, visit: chancerylaneproject.org. Lexis+® is proud to support the work of TCLP...

This Precedent offers a framework to compare a contractor’s carbon footprint with the market...