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Data Center Legitimacy In An Era Of Environmental, Climate, And Social Scrutiny
As data center expansion accelerates to meet AI demand, operators must address mounting environmental, human rights and community concerns with credible sustainability strategies that strengthen their social license to operate. Explore how sustainability performance is becoming a critical factor in project approvals, procurement, and financing, with operators expected to demonstrate alignment with host communities and governments while managing complex tensions between carbon intensity, water efficiency, la
Worldwide Environment
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A&O Shearman
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After Just 6 Months Of The LHF Ad Ban, Parliamentarians Are Already Asking For More!
The UK's long-awaited restrictions on advertising less healthy food and drink finally took effect in January 2025, but a parliamentary committee now argues they don't go far enough. Should advertising law expand to cover brand advertising, outdoor placements, and sports sponsorship, or should it also consider allowing responsible marketing of clinically proven weight-loss treatments?
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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Why Data Centers Are High-value Targets For Cyber Attacks
As data centers surge in size, density, and interconnection to meet AI-driven demand, they have evolved into high-value cyber targets that form part of our critical infrastructure. While operators often defer cybersecurity responsibility to tenants, the resilience of the physical plant itself—including power, cooling, backups, and building management systems—remains squarely within operator control, raising urgent questions about shared responsibility and preparedness in an era of escalating thr
Worldwide Media & IT
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A&O Shearman
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