What will the new year bring for data compliance?
The way businesses use data is an ever-evolving landscape and this year is shaping up…
January 15, 2026 By Leanne Yendell
Essential Steps to Protect Your Brand for the New Year
The new year is the perfect time for businesses to review their brand protection strategy.…
January 7, 2026 By Olivia Richards
The Current Position on AI and Data Governance in the UK: Why Businesses Need an AI & Data Council
As the UK advances its principle led approach to AI governance, new statutory duties are…
December 3, 2025 By Amy Ralston
Intellectual Property Office Fee Changes: What You Need to Know Before April 2026
Last month, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) announced upcoming increases to fees for trade…
December 3, 2025 By Olivia Richards
Cyber Security Awareness Month: A timely reminder for businesses to prioritise protection and partnership
As October draws to a close, we consider the lessons learnt from Cyber Security Awareness…
October 31, 2025 By Cherry Wong
Get to know your legal advisor – Becky Pickford
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
October 10, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Cyber Security Month 2025: Keeping your business, people and clients safe
As Cyber Security Month 2025 gets underway, it’s a timely reminder for SMEs and owner-managed…
October 8, 2025 By Cherry Wong
When Glamour Meets Cyber Risks: A Wake-Up Call for the Luxury Retail Industry
This past year, we have seen numerous luxury retail brands that have been targeted for…
October 8, 2025 By Cherry Wong
Oasis ticket investigation – the CMA secure an undertaking from Ticketmaster
On 25 September 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a press release confirming…
September 30, 2025 By Emily Smith
DMCCA – what enforcement rights do the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have?
In this article, we explore the enforcement powers granted to the CMA following the enactment…
September 26, 2025 By Emily Smith
CCTV and Doorbell Cameras: What Are The Rules?
CCTV (or ‘closed-circuit television’) comes in different forms. Whether it’s used in homes or commercial…
September 23, 2025 By Cherry Wong
Care Home Director Prosecution: Why Subject Access Requests Cannot Be Ignored
In a recent press release issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office, it confirmed that a…
September 8, 2025 By Leanne Yendell