What is unlawful DEI? How to follow the EEOC’s guidelines
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are becoming an increasing legal risk areafor US employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), under the Trump administration, has begun using traditional civil rights law to scrutinize corporate DEI initiatives and expects firms to comply with the current interpretation of the law. The central argument from regulators is […]
Protected whistleblowing disclosures: What the Employment Rights Act changes mean for sexual harassment
From April 2026, a change in UK employment law will reshape how sexual harassment concerns are raised and protected in the workplace. The Employment Rights Act 2025 amends existing whistleblowing legislation so that disclosures about sexual harassment are explicitly treated as protected whistleblowing disclosures. From 6 April 2026, workers who report harassment will have explicit […]
FCA issues £13m fine for financial misrepresentation: Future cases could be criminal
In March 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority imposed a £12.99 million penalty on John Wood Group PLC following an investigation into failures in its financial reporting and governance. The regulator concluded that the company had allowed misleading financial information to reach the market and had failed to maintain adequate systems and controls over financial reporting. […]
When diversity issues collide: lessons from Borg-Neal and the BAFTAs
At the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) on 22 February 2026, Tourette’s syndrome campaigner John Davidson shouted a racial slur from the audience while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award on stage. Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder that can involve involuntary vocal tics, including coprolalia or […]
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Is your organisation in scope?
The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill marks the most significant overhaul of cross-sector cyber regulation since the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018. It expands who is regulated, tightens incident reporting, strengthens enforcement and gives government new powers to direct action on national security grounds. Cyber security being treated as a matter of national […]
What the DOJ’s fraud focus means for compliance programs
In January 2026, the DOJ Criminal Division’s Fraud Section published its Year in Review for 2025. The stats are dramatic. More than 250 individuals were charged, roughly two dozen trials held across 17 districts, and 15 corporate enforcement actions spanning procurement fraud, healthcare fraud, trade and customs misconduct, and securities cases. The sums involved reached […]
The compliance fallout from the 2026 Iran war: Key risks and red flags
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on 28 February 2026 in joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeting senior Iranian leadership and strategic sites in a new and significant round of fighting designed to overthrow the Iranian dictatorship. Other senior figures were reported among those killed or incapacitated in the same […]
February compliance news round-up
Major laws we’re tracking: UK regulatory update Most employers are unprepared for the new menopause action plans, according to research from our recent webinar on the subject, while 3 in 4 compliance professionals say the menopause provisions of the Employment Rights Act don’t go far enough. The UK has hit Russia with the largest sanctions […]
High risk jurisdictions: February 2026 FATF and EU updated guide
The February 2026 edition of our High Risk Jurisdiction Guide introduces important regulatory changes following the latest Financial Action Task Force plenary, alongside updates to the EU High Risk Third Countries list. Two countries added to the FATF Grey List At the 11 to 13 February 2026 FATF Plenary in Mexico City, two jurisdictions were […]