The Disclosure Review Working Group (DRWG) is reviewing Practice Direction 57AD to simplify disclosure in the Business and Property Courts. Following stakeholder feedback highlighting concerns over cost, complexity, and efficiency, the group is exploring reforms that better support modern litigation, including the use of AI and technology-assisted review.

B Lab’s new V2 standards are transforming stakeholder governance from a marketing label into a rigorous, audit-driven framework. With mandatory impact baselines, third-party assurance, and increased transparency, the shift has significant implications for eDiscovery, information governance, and compliance professionals. The eDiscovery sector now has a real-world example: London-based Ethical eDiscovery certified in April 2026 as the first eDiscovery company globally to achieve B Corp status—an industry-first benchmark alongside traditional SOC 2 and ISO attestations.