The pharmaceutical supply chain faces a persistent challenge: being “GS1-aligned” does not always mean a system has been independently validated against the standard. GS1 certification is emerging as a critical distinction for
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California’s Proposition 65, formally known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, continues to generate significant litigation pressure on businesses selling products in the state. The law requires
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China’s National Intellectual Property Administration has released revised measures governing its patent priority examination system, with foreign applicants effectively excluded from accessing the process. CNIPA published the revised Measures for Administration of
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The Blickstein Group’s 2026 law firm COO survey has produced results described as startling, interesting, and downright disheartening by those analysing its findings. Now in its fifth year, the survey gathered responses
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London’s blue-chip index finished the final day of July down 29 points at 10,868, retreating from record highs set earlier in the session. The pullback came as oil prices rose sharply and
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Jersey Mike’s made its long-anticipated stock market debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares opening below the $23 IPO price set ahead of trading. The sandwich chain’s listing under the
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Halfords Group plc (HFD) is set to rejoin the FTSE 250 index, marking a significant milestone in the retailer’s ongoing recovery and strategic transformation. The automotive and cycling retailer’s return to the
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Chelsea have been handed a £10m fine by the Football Association after admitting to more than 70 charges of breaking financial rules over agent payments. The breaches occurred under former owner Roman
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has refused to pause a ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee while an appeal proceeds. The appeals court
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published two final rules on July 21, 2026, revising Endangered Species Act regulations covering threatened species protections and critical habitat exclusions. The first rule eliminates FWS’s
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