Blog•Mar 11, 2026
The Fidelis Partnership Announces Underwriting Leadership Promotions
The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) announced a series of senior promotions, naming Grahame Dawson as Head of D&F – London, Mel Puskar as Group Head of Credit, Oliver Searles as Head of Energy, and Jamie Graham as Head of Cargo. Additional promotions include senior underwriters and deputies across property, credit, construction, and renewable energy teams. The company says the moves showcase the depth of talent within its underwriting platform and support its rapid growth in specialty lines. Executives highlighted that these leaders will drive TFP’s ambitious goals for the coming year.
By Reinsurance News
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Ex-Goldman Commodity King Warns 'No Policy Response Can Meaningfully Reverse Oil Prices'
Jeff Currie, former head of commodity research at Goldman Sachs, warned that the ongoing disruption of the Strait of Hormuz makes oil prices virtually unstoppable in the near term, and no policy response—such as strategic petroleum reserve releases or government...
By ZeroHedge – Markets
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
The 3p-Per-Mile Tax: How Much Your EV Will Cost to Drive From 2028
From April 2028 the UK will levy an Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (EVED), a pay‑per‑mile tax of 3p for pure electric cars and 1.5p for plug‑in hybrids. The scheme is designed to offset the shrinking fuel‑duty base as EVs replace...
By Geeky Gadgets
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
NFL ‘Exploring’ Thanksgiving Eve Game as Soon as Next Season
The NFL is exploring adding a standalone game on Thanksgiving Eve—Wednesday, November 25—potentially as early as the 2026 season. The league sees the midweek slot as a premium window for streaming partners, who are expected to pay top‑line fees for...
By Awful Announcing
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Mississippi Approves 41 Natural Gas Turbines for Southaven Site
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board unanimously approved a permit for xAI to operate 41 natural‑gas turbines at its Southaven data‑center site. The decision was made during a meeting held on Election Day, drawing sharp criticism from the...
By 512 Pixels
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
‘The Hawk’ Will Ferrell’s Sports Comedy Series at Netflix Confirmed for July 2026 Release
Netflix has officially titled Will Ferrell’s upcoming sports comedy series *The Hawk* and slated it for a summer 2026 launch, with a tentative July 16 release. The ten‑episode show follows former PGA champion Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, played by Ferrell, as...
By What’s on Netflix
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Emotional Intelligence Is Essential for ERM Leadership
KeyBank CRO Mo Ramani says emotional intelligence is as vital as analytical skill for modern risk leaders. He argues EQ drives transparent communication, stronger collaboration, and better decision‑making across the enterprise. Ramani also stresses that risk executives must act both...
By NC State ERM Initiative – Resource Center/Blog
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Veristat Expands Regulatory and Clinical Services to Chinese Drug and Device Companies Seeking Efficient Way to Enter European Markets
Veristat announced an expansion of its regulatory and clinical‑trial services aimed at Chinese pharmaceutical and medical‑device companies seeking faster entry into European markets, as well as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Canada and Australia. The CRO highlighted recent...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Marine War Risk Market ‘Operating as Expected’ Amid Middle East Hostilities: IUA
The International Underwriting Association (IUA) says the marine war‑risk market is functioning as expected despite the escalating hostilities involving Iran. Insurers continue to provide coverage across multiple lines, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has stalled for safety reasons...
By Reinsurance News
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Parabilis Medicines’ Zolucatetide, the First and Only Direct Inhibitor of the Elusive Β-Catenin:TCF Interaction, Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for...
Parabilis Medicines announced that the FDA has granted both Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations to zolucatetide, the first direct inhibitor of the β‑catenin:TCF interaction, for desmoid tumors. Early Phase 1/2 data showed a 100 % disease‑control rate in ten patients and...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
The Forsytes: Season Three; New Masterpiece Period Drama Gets Another Early Renewal From PBS
PBS announced an early renewal of the period drama The Forsytes for a third season, even before the series’ first episode airs on March 22. The show, part of the Masterpiece anthology, stars Stephen Moyer, Millie Gibson, Jack Davenport, and...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
First, Last, Everything Season Two Launches Today
MacStories announced the launch of Season Two of its "First, Last, Everything" podcast, kicking off with Emmy‑winning YouTube creator Becca Farsace. The eight‑episode first season featured tech‑focused conversations with designers, developers, and creators, and the new season will deliver fresh...
By MacStories
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Chiesi and Bespak Partner to Advance Carbon Minimal Inhaler Production With UK Manufacturing Site
Chiesi Group and inhalation CDMO Bespak have expanded their long‑standing partnership by increasing pressurized metered‑dose inhaler (pMDI) manufacturing capacity at Bespak’s Holmes Chapel, UK site. The move supports Chiesi’s Carbon Minimal Inhaler (CMI) program, which targets up to a 90 %...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Kurin Prevails in Federal Appellate Court in Long-Running Litigation with Magnolia Medical Technologies
Kurin, Inc. secured a victory in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed a district‑court ruling that its Lock technology does not infringe Magnolia Medical Technologies' patents. The appellate decision removes legal uncertainty and validates...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Smartmatic Files Motion To Dismiss For “Vindictive And Selective Prosecution”
Smartmatic has filed a motion to dismiss a superseding indictment that accuses its UK parent, SGO Corporation, of FCPA violations, money‑laundering and bribery linked to a 2025 Philippines election official. The indictment is notable as the first corporate FCPA criminal...
By FCPA Professor
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
PROPTECH-X : Data & Digital Infrastructure (DDI) as a Project versus Treating It as a Platform
The article argues that commercial‑real‑estate owners should treat Data & Digital Infrastructure (DDI) as a long‑term platform rather than a one‑off project. A project mindset leads to isolated installations, vendor lock‑in, and limited ROI, while a platform approach creates a...
By Proptech-X
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Genethon Confirms Two-Year Efficacy in Patients Treated with Its Drug Candidate GNT0004 at Therapeutic...
Genethon presented two‑year data from its dose‑escalation phase showing that GNT0004, administered at 3 × 10¹³ vg/kg, produced sustained functional gains and biomarker improvements in ambulatory DMD boys. Motor scores rose 9 points on the NSAA, the 6‑minute walk distance improved by...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
US Solar Firm’s Lawyer Sentenced to 11-Year Prison Term for Ponzi Scheme Role | Reuters
Federal judge in Sacramento sentenced Ari Lauer, the outside counsel for DC Solar, to more than 11 years in prison for his role in a $912 million Ponzi scheme. Lauer pleaded guilty to 23 counts, including bank and wire fraud, just...
By Securities Docket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Are Google’s ‘Preferred Sources’ a Good Thing for Online News?
Google has rolled out its Preferred Sources feature in Australia and New Zealand, letting search users mark news organisations they want to see more often. Major outlets such as the ABC, News.com.au and RNZ are urging audiences to select them, turning...
By State of Digital Publishing
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
NEW WEBINAR: Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance
Ardent Partners and Zip are hosting a webinar on March 26 to show chief procurement officers how to bridge the intake‑to‑payment gap that hampers spend visibility and speed. The session, led by Andrew Bartolini and Nick Heinzmann, will outline a unified,...
By CPO Rising
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin
The Reason podcast episode "Free Speech Unmuted" examines whether the FCC will revive a broad interpretation of the Equal Time Rule, potentially reshaping political broadcasting. Host Vy Nguyen and legal scholar Stuart Benjamin discuss if broadcast television should retain its...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Charles Barkley Producing a New Sports Comedy Podcast
Charles Barkley’s Round Mound Media is teaming with Justin Hartley’s ChangeUp Productions to launch a new sports‑comedy podcast, "So U Think U Can Sports?" The show, hosted by comedian Eliot Glazer, will feature interviews with players, coaches and owners, while...
By Awful Announcing
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
McGuireWoods Adds Former SEC Regional Director and Leading Accountant & Auditor Defense Lawyer in L.A. – McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods announced the addition of Gary Leung, former SEC Los Angeles regional director, and Jodi Lopez, a nationally recognized accountant and auditor defense lawyer, as partners in its Los Angeles office. The hires expand the firm’s securities enforcement and regulatory counseling capabilities....
By Securities Docket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Improving Understanding of Risk Appetite
Insurance firms are turning to AI‑driven risk‑appetite scoring to streamline underwriting, achieving efficiency gains exceeding 30% across property and casualty lines. Traditional static documents like PDFs and spreadsheets fail to provide real‑time guidance, leading to misaligned submissions and slower quoting....
By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Wide Boundary News: The Iranian War, Rising Gas Prices, and the Single Point Failure
The latest Wide Boundary News episode examines the U.S. and Israeli military offensive against Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of global oil and a significant share of LNG, sulfur...
By Resilience.org (Post Carbon Institute)
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Dr Haus Dermatology Launches New Consultant-Led Weight Management Service
Dr Haus Dermatology has introduced a consultant‑led medical weight‑management service, headed by endocrinologist Dr Edson Nogueira. Initial consultations occur in person at its Harley Street clinic, with optional video follow‑ups and home delivery of prescribed treatments. The integrated pathway combines...
By Health Tech World
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Navigating the Patchwork of CME Requirements by State
Physicians practicing across state lines face a fragmented landscape of continuing medical education (CME) mandates, with requirements ranging from zero hours in Montana to 200 hours in Washington over four years. License renewal deadlines also differ widely, tied to birthdays,...
By KevinMD
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Eurofins Biomnis Launches New Clinical LC‑MS/MS Method for the Detection of Cereulide Toxin in Stool Samples
Eurofins Biomnis has developed and validated a new LC‑MS/MS method to detect and quantify cereulide toxin in human stool samples. The assay meets ISO 15189 requirements, accounting for matrix effects, and delivers turnaround times suitable for routine clinical labs. Cereulide, linked...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
FX Not Moving Forward With “Witness Protection” Series
FX announced it will not move forward with the “Witness Protection” pilot, a dark drama starring Alison Brie and an ensemble cast. The series was created by Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch, known for FX’s “Clipped”, and directed by Fidell. Despite the talent...
By What’s On Disney Plus
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Law Firm Marketplace Realities: Why Finding a Buyer Is Harder Than You Think
Finding a buyer for a small law firm is far more challenging than the industry narrative suggests. The market is immature, with most retiring boomers selling internally or to local competitors, while few listings appear on public platforms. Private‑equity interest...
By Attorney at Work
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
EU Considers Gas Price Cap to Reduce Bills
The European Commission is evaluating a gas‑price cap to dilute gas’s influence on electricity pricing across the bloc, as announced by President Ursula von der Leyen. The measure is intended to curb soaring power bills for households and industry. Critics...
By Irina Slav on energy
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Awards to Celebrate Healthcare AI Innovators
Health Tech World Awards 2026 will honor innovators across life sciences, medtech, and digital health, with a dedicated AI Innovation award recognizing breakthroughs that improve diagnosis, treatment, and research. Sponsored by international law firm Osborne Clarke, the award highlights AI applications...
By Health Tech World
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
When the Comments Section Is Challenging
Lea Page recounts a harrowing comment she received after publishing a Huffington Post piece on empathy, illustrating how women often endure gendered harassment online. Instead of silencing herself, she reclaimed the insult “sea hag,” turning it into a personal brand...
By Jane Friedman (blog)
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Curatis and Neupharma Announce Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Develop and Market Corticorelin (C-PTBE-01) for the Treatment of Peritumoral Brain Edema...
Curatis Holding and Japan’s Neupharma have signed an exclusive licensing deal granting Neupharma rights to develop and market corticorelin (C‑PTBE‑01) for peritumoral brain edema (PTBE) in Japan. The agreement includes up to CHF 83.5 million in upfront and milestone payments and royalties...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Dexcom Showcases Breakthrough Outcomes for People With Type 2 Diabetes and Product Roadmap at ATTD 2026
DexCom will unveil new real‑world evidence at ATTD 2026 showing its CGM improves HbA1c in non‑insulin‑treated Type 2 patients, reduces DKA‑related hospitalizations in Type 1 patients, and supports a safe Smart Basal insulin‑optimization system. The company also detailed a product roadmap featuring...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Georgian Court Recognizes DABs as a Pre-Arbitration Procedure
Georgia’s appellate courts have shifted their stance on Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs). A 2021 decision invalidated multi‑tier dispute clauses that required a DAB before arbitration, deeming them void under Georgian law. In contrast, a 2025 ruling recognized DABs as legitimate...
By Kluwer Arbitration Blog
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Weird Health Insurance Concepts | Out-Of-Pocket
The article explains three emerging health‑insurance tactics—intercompany eliminations, copay accumulators/maximizers, and reference‑based pricing—that reshape cost flows and patient liabilities. Intercompany eliminations let insurers count payments to owned providers toward medical loss‑ratio requirements, effectively boosting margins. Copay accumulators prevent manufacturer coupons...
By Out-Of-Pocket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
23andMe, a Healthcare Fund Idea, and the NHS | Out-Of-Pocket
Digital‑health founders struggle with traditional venture financing, prompting a proposed three‑stage fund that blends early equity with royalty‑based repayment to limit dilution. The author suggests 23andMe should merge with or create a biobank to leverage its high‑participation genetic data for...
By Out-Of-Pocket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Out-Of-Pocket’s 2025 Predictions | Out-Of-Pocket
Out‑Of‑Pocket’s 2025 outlook forecasts a turning point for several health‑care segments. Obesity drugs such as GLP‑1s are expected to become cost‑effective as pricing pressure and outcomes‑based contracts expand access. AI models will split, with healthcare‑specific versions emphasizing explainability, security and...
By Out-Of-Pocket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Citizen Fraud Detection, Self-Experimentation, and OOP Updates | Out-Of-Pocket
The post announces three upcoming healthcare courses—payor contracting, LLM applications, and a US healthcare crash course—each with limited enrollment beginning in December and January. It critiques the stagnant fraud‑waste‑abuse detection market, citing data access barriers and weak incentives, and proposes...
By Out-Of-Pocket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Sleep Health Is Getting Interesting | Out-Of-Pocket
The sleep health market is merging consumer wearables with clinical diagnostics, creating a surge in demand for at‑home screening and management tools. New devices—from Oura rings to at‑home apnea kits—provide continuous biomarkers that flag issues before formal polysomnography. Telemedicine platforms...
By Out-Of-Pocket
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
We Need Exact Purchasing … But It’s NOT a New Matrix!
The article argues that the classic Kraljic matrix is outdated and that procurement must move to an Exact Purchasing approach. Jason Busch’s Exact Purchasing Quadrant maps cost influence against contract‑and‑supply complexity, but the author expands it into a three‑dimensional cube...
By Sourcing Innovation
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Dealmaking Under Fire: How the Iran Conflict Might Reshape the 2026 M&A Landscape
The Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, barely two weeks old, has abruptly halted the 2026 M&A upswing that was driven by easing inflation and lower rates. Early signals show the market flipping from a seller‑friendly auction environment to a buyer’s market, with cash‑rich...
By IMAA Institute – Insights/Blog
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Building Trust for Transformation: Rethinking Innovation in Digital Health
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust partnered with Solventum to co‑design an AI‑enabled Follow‑Up Finder tool that screens radiology reports for venous thromboembolism (VTE). By embedding the solution in the electronic patient record, the system achieved over 99.9% sensitivity...
By Journal of mHealth
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
OpenAI Follows Suit: Dispute over Military AI Leads to Lawsuit by Anthropic Against the US
Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense after the Pentagon classified the company as a potential national‑security risk, effectively barring it from defense contracts. The company argues the move is politically motivated and punishes its self‑imposed...
By Igor’sLAB
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Latham & Watkins Discusses the FCA’s Enforcement Strategy
The FCA has moved to a more selective enforcement model, aiming for “impactful deterrence” by concentrating on cases likely to succeed quickly. In the first half of 2025 it opened 23 new operations, with a notable emphasis on senior‑manager accountability...
By CLS Blue Sky Blog (Columbia Law School)
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Deconstructing the Financial Viability of Retail
The article dissects Saks Global’s bankruptcy to illustrate a broader retail paradox: private‑equity‑backed chains often falter while multi‑generation, family‑led stores like Mitchells, Dillard’s and Von Maur thrive. It argues that misaligned capital structures—excess debt, lease‑backs, and premature equity deals—accelerate a...
By The Robin Report
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
UNC-Duke, MSU-Michigan, Deliver on Final Weekend of Men’s Regular Season
College basketball rivalry matchups delivered strong ratings in the final weekend of the regular season. The UNC‑Duke game on ESPN attracted 3.43 million viewers, a 14 % increase and the third‑largest audience for the series since 2019. Michigan’s win over Michigan State...
By Sports Media Watch
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Websites Change. Perma Links Don’t.
Perma.cc offers a simple, library‑backed solution to the growing problem of link rot by creating permanent, unalterable snapshots of web pages for citation purposes. Users copy a URL, paste it into the platform, and receive a stable Perma Link that...
By beSpacific
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Pentagon Should Focus on Defense Priorities After Historic $93.4B “Use-It-or-Lose-It”
The Pentagon’s September 2025 spending surge hit a historic $93.4 billion on grants and contracts, with $50.1 billion disbursed in the last five working days alone. This outlays exceed the entire annual defense budgets of nations such as Israel and Italy and...
By beSpacific