As AI suppliers move further into defence work, ordinary commercial terms may come under strain. A fictional case study shows how disputes can arise when supplier limits, fast procurement and operational need pull in...more
4/2/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Cloud Computing ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Defense Contracts ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Emerging Technologies ,
National Security ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Risk Management ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain
Freedom of speech continues to be a difficult issue for higher education providers in the United Kingdom. There have been several high-profile reported incidents where universities have been criticized, for example, in...more
2/20/2026
/ Compliance ,
Due Diligence ,
Educational Institutions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Free Speech ,
Government Agencies ,
New Legislation ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Students ,
UK ,
Universities
Following several high-profile investigations, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has indicated that bid-rigging in public sector procurement will be a focus for future competition enforcement activity. In this...more
The UK's new public procurement regime has been in force for almost 12 months. Whilst much purchasing activity continues to be governed by the old EU derived regime (because of an increased use of existing framework...more
The UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy, published in December 2025, recognises the defence sector as a priority risk area, as rising defence spend increases exposure to procurement corruption and insider threats. But the Strategy...more
1/28/2026
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Bribery ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Contract Management ,
Corruption ,
Defense Contracts ,
Defense Sector ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Contracts ,
Risk Management ,
UK ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes