Anna Kerr

Updated as of: 27 November 2024 UK Supreme Court rules Sky applied for overly broad trademarks in bad faith, Indonesia amended its patents law, and the USPTO set to increase fees – plus other key updates.

Companies in sectors such as food and drink, hospitality and supermarkets face increased supply chain risks after US enforcement agencies expanded the scope of the UFLPA.

Companies in sectors such as food and drink, hospitality and supermarkets face increased supply chain scrutiny after US enforcement agencies expanded the scope of the UFLPA.

The EU product liability directive enters into force, the UN’s plastic pollution talks are suspended, and the USDA and FDA seek information about food product labeling – plus other key updates.

Companies must diversify risk portfolios, scenario plan, and look to regulations to manage climate change, says David Edsey, VP Climate Director at Zurich North America.

Aviation companies are expected to comply with SAF requirements from 1 January 2025, but face lagging supply, investment and availability.

Manufacturers and importers face plastic taxes, extended producer responsibility schemes, and waste management responsibilities in the global move towards circular economies.

Companies from asset managers to supermarkets, drinks manufacturers and oil companies all faced scrutiny for greenwashing in 2024. Lexology PRO examines what went wrong what businesses can do to avoid their mistakes.

In a series of executive orders on his first day in office, President Trump has rescinded many Biden administration orders that put climate and diversity mandates in place.

Donald Trump has rescinded a raft of Biden-era climate and diversity policies on the first day of his presidency.