The lobbying landscape centers around the specifics of regulatory definitions and thresholds, influencing who is impacted by new rules. The October 2026 EU Council agreement exemplifies this, as it refines criteria for the European Securities and Markets Authority’s supervision while revealing underlying lobbying efforts to redefine regulatory boundaries and exemptions.
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The FCA has replaced mandatory climate disclosure with comply or explain. The rule remains, but accountability has moved: companies must now defend both the information they publish and the gaps they leave. A practical reading of what changed, why it changed and how the UK approach differs from the EU and United States.
The Rule Did Not Disappear: What the FCA’s Climate Disclosure Decision Really Means Read More »
Litigation is increasingly shaping public policy, influencing authority, evidence requirements, and judicial remedies. Public-affairs leaders must understand legal frameworks as integral to policy-making, employing tools like the Four S test to navigate legal risks. Recent cases across various jurisdictions illustrate the evolving interplay between courts and regulatory agencies in governance.
The Court Is Now a Policy Venue: Why Public Affairs Must Plan Beyond Government Read More »