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Delaware Supreme Court lets insurers pursue contract claims against Blackbaud over ransomware breach
The Delaware Supreme Court reversed lower‑court dismissals, permitting insurers to bring breach‑of‑contract actions against Blackbaud for its 2020 ransomware incident. Blackbaud had previously paid a $3 million SEC fine and $49 million to state attorneys general for misleading breach disclosures.
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By the numbers: Oil majors acquire $164M of Alaska oil leases
The 2026 Am Law 100 report highlights a year of disruption driven by rapid technology adoption, a wave of high‑profile law‑firm mergers, and new regulatory pressures. Firms that navigated talent wars and emerging outside‑investment interest posted strong financial results despite an uneven deal market. The analysis ranks firms by talent and client share, revealing which organizations are best positioned to capitalize on consolidation and tech‑enabled services. Attendees can query editors for actionable strategies to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
Trade‑secret litigation surged to over 1,550 U.S. cases in 2025, prompting firms to tighten data safeguards. Vorys LLP’s second part outlines proactive steps before, during, and after an employee’s attempted exfiltration, emphasizing access controls, real‑time monitoring, and evidence preservation. Electronic...
The Department of Homeland Security reassigned several senior Customs and Border Protection privacy officials after they objected to a December directive that re‑classified Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs) as draft documents exempt from FOIA. The policy would allow the agency to...
Recent breakthroughs in superconducting magnet fabrication and AI‑driven field optimization have revived stellarator research, pushing the technology toward commercial fusion power. U.S. firms such as Type One Energy are planning grid‑scale stellarator plants with integration targets by 2030. Patent activity...
Grand Slam Track, launched in 2024 with a $12.6 million prize pool, now faces roughly $40 million in debt and a court filing alleging founder Michael Johnson paid himself $500,000 without board approval. Vendors claim the payment was part of broader fraud,...
The University of Alabama in Huntsville and aerospace firm ASKA signed a memorandum to explore a hybrid‑electric, autonomous drive‑and‑fly VTOL aircraft. The collaboration targets battery systems, electric motors, simulation tools, safety and autonomous flight control, and may involve Department of...
Blockbuster LLC has opposed Southern Seed’s “BLOCK BUSTER” animal‑feed mark, alleging trademark dilution. The dispute is before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, which must decide whether a brand’s historic prominence can satisfy the “famous” requirement for dilution protection. If the...
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued final guidance on value‑for‑money (VfM) analysis for public‑private partnership (P3) projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The rule applies to projects exceeding $750 million that receive federal credit assistance and to any P3...
British MPs voted 307‑173 against an outright ban on under‑16s accessing social media in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, but left the door open for future restrictions. The decision follows a wave of legislation in Australia, France and Spain...
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General has added a fiscal year 2026 audit to its work plan, targeting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) workplace violence prevention program. The audit will evaluate OSHA’s actions since a...
On 10 March 2026 the European Commission released a draft Delegated Regulation to amend the regulatory technical standards (RTS) set out in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/206. The amendment updates references to Article 124 of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) that became obsolete after Regulation...
A German regional court ruled that lyrics written by a person retain copyright protection even when the accompanying music is generated by AI, specifically SunoAI. The plaintiff authored the lyrics in April 2025, continued editing them during AI production, and provided...
The UK Home Office released a fraud‑prevention strategy for 2026‑2029 that explicitly flags crypto assets as a growing risk for consumers and businesses. It highlights how scammers lure victims into transferring funds via social‑media and messaging platforms, and notes lingering...
The Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast launches a three‑part series on building regulatory and operational resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions. In the first episode, hosts Jonathan Herbst, Georgia Karamani and Simon Lovegrove focus on prudential challenges, including exposure mapping, stress...
Exxon Mobil announced plans to redomicile from New Jersey to Texas, citing protection from shareholder lawsuits. Nvidia revealed an open‑source AI‑agent platform, inviting partners like Salesforce and Cisco without mandating its chips. Goldman Sachs is marketing total‑return swaps and bespoke...
HM Treasury has launched a consultation proposing significant reforms to the UK’s Appointed Representatives (AR) regime. The changes aim to broaden the scope of activities covered, introduce a stricter gateway test, and provide a grandfathering period for existing ARs. Additional...
MPs passed the Courts and Tribunals Bill at its second reading, with 301 voting for, 201 against and 90 Labour members abstaining. The legislation would replace juries with a single judge in cases where the likely sentence is three years...
A federal judge in California ruled that Assembly Bill 2013, which requires generative AI developers to publish high‑level summaries of their training datasets, likely does not violate the First Amendment. The decision framed the disclosure requirement as a commercial‑speech regulation...
North Carolina’s strict contributory negligence rule bars any car‑accident recovery if a plaintiff is found even 1 percent at fault. Insurers and courts examine driver behavior—speed, signaling, lane position, and attention—to determine liability. The doctrine can nullify claims for medical bills,...
A New Zealand parliamentary committee has recommended restricting social‑media access for users under 16 and creating an independent national online‑safety regulator. The ACT party issued a dissent, warning that the required age‑verification would effectively impose mandatory digital ID on all...
The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved a non‑binding report urging new copyright rules for AI, calling for payment to creators, mandatory itemised lists of works used in training, an opt‑out mechanism, and licensing enforcement. The 460‑71 vote signals pressure on the...
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was drafted without explicit economic freedoms, leaving it largely ineffective as a tool for promoting interprovincial trade. Supreme Court decisions have narrowly interpreted Section 6(2)(b) as a limited right to work without residency, and...
Illinois District Judge David W. Dugan in Mueller v. City of East St. Louis ordered the defendants to produce complete compensation records and conduct a renewed, good‑faith search for electronic communications. The court imposed coercive sanctions of $100 per business...
Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, effective July 1 2025, creates two new non‑compete agreement structures aimed at protecting employers from unfair competition by highly compensated staff. The legislation tightens enforcement mechanisms, allowing faster judicial remedies and...
The 1998 Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act removed direct government price controls, fostering competition but leaving the market exposed to global shocks. A recent oil price surge linked to Middle East tensions caused a sharp stock market plunge and is...
New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes is drafting a bill that would place a moratorium on the sale of AI‑enabled, chatbot‑powered toys for children. The legislation comes as AI‑infused plush toys and dolls, already popular in China, are gaining traction...
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take effect at the end of 2026, requires companies like IKEA to provide geolocation data proving their timber was not sourced from land deforested after December 2020. Although IKEA already sources nearly 100 % of...
The Texas Attorney General filed an opposition to Epic’s motion to dismiss, arguing that Epic cannot import federal summary‑judgment standards into a state‑court pleading under Texas Rule 91a. The brief emphasizes that Epic’s reliance on a patchwork of federal cases...
The U.S. Court of International Trade has lifted the stay on Axle of Dearborn Inc. v. Department of Commerce, allowing the company to pursue a revival of the de minimis exemption that permits duty‑free imports under $800. Detroit Axle argues the August...
The U.S. Justice Department and state‑owned Halkbank have reached a deferred prosecution agreement, ending a five‑year case alleging the bank helped Iran evade sanctions. Under the deal, Halkbank must stop any Iran‑benefiting transactions and submit to an independent compliance monitor....
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a public comment period on Amazon‑owned Zoox’s petition to operate up to 2,500 steering‑wheel‑free robotaxis. Zoox seeks exemptions from eight federal vehicle‑safety standards designed for human‑driven cars, arguing its purpose‑built autonomous...
The article presents a ten‑question quiz that tests readers on essential estate‑planning terminology, from codicils and conservators to generation‑skipping transfer tax. Each question includes the correct definition, helping users gauge their knowledge and identify gaps. The piece also links to...
A U.S. federal judge ordered Chinese telecom firm Hytera Communications to pay $50 million after the company admitted conspiring to steal proprietary radio technology from Motorola Solutions. The judgment follows a civil lawsuit alleging that Hytera used former Motorola employees to...
Sony is defending a London Competition Appeal Tribunal case valued at £1.97 billion, accusing the PlayStation maker of abusing its monopoly to inflate digital game prices. The lawsuit, representing roughly 12 million UK gamers, claims Sony forces all digital sales through its...
The Middle East escalation forces German employers to reassess travel, duty‑of‑care and compensation policies. Employees can lawfully refuse business trips to regions flagged as dangerous by the Federal Foreign Office. Companies must intensify monitoring of staff on overseas assignments and...
The American Space Law Foundation will host its inaugural moot court in Washington, D.C., on March 20‑21, where law students will argue a realistic commercial space law dispute. The hypothetical case involves Interra LLC, a fictional megaconstellation operator, challenging an...
The Natural Products Association (NPA) warned that state‑level bans on dietary supplements have grown to 20 states, with Alaska proposing a bill to bar weight‑loss and muscle‑building products for minors. In response, Rep. Nick Langworthy introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory...
Rhode Island lawmakers are reviewing Bill H7957, which would prohibit courts and government agencies from compelling individuals to surrender private cryptographic keys that unlock cryptocurrency wallets and other digital assets. The legislation allows subpoenas for digital assets but limits requests...
German publishers and advertising groups have asked the Bundeskartellamt to fine Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, claiming it unfairly blocks third‑party access to advertising data while Apple’s own apps remain exempt. Apple responded with proposals to use...
The Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule that would rescind the Biden‑era “multifactor economic reality” test and return to a narrower test focused on control and profit opportunity. The change would give employers greater leeway to classify workers...
Bryce Campbell, former Lutsen Lodge owner accused of arson, appeared in court yesterday. They are going to delay the trial until more evidence comes in. https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/03/09/bryce-campbell-former-lutsen-lodge-owner-accused-arson-appears-court/
more... v Google (search): 50 (victorious) v Google (app store): 37 (victorious) v Google (adtech): 33 (victorious) v Meta: 48 (lost but FTC also brought, appealing) ...and brought alleged Jedi Blue conspiracy btw: Google and Meta
Intelligo announced the launch of its Compliance MCP Server, a new infrastructure layer that embeds deterministic due‑diligence into autonomous AI investment workflows used by limited partners. The MCP server delivers verifiable, auditable risk intelligence, enabling real‑time background checks, firm‑specific thresholds,...
Paramount’s Jeff Shell Accused in Lawsuit of Leaking UFC, WBD Info https://t.co/Rw9tcLGZOZ via @sportico @crupicrupicrupi
A big company sent over MSAs and red lines. Joel had no idea what he was reading. Instead of pretending, he partnered with people who'd scaled companies before. "Full ass the thing you're good at and get someone else for the rest."...
Novo Nordisk received an FDA warning letter on March 5, 2026 for failing to report suspected side effects of its GLP‑1 medicines. The violations were uncovered during a 2025 inspection of the company’s facilities and were described as “serious.” The agency warned...
The Supreme Court ruled IEPPA tariffs illegal on Feb 20. That's less than 3 weeks ago, but feels like eons. That's Trump 2.0. Nothing's ever stable. You have to wonder if we'll even remember war with Iran 3 weeks from...
Investigators successfully used tree DNA to link stolen maple lumber to three specific trees in Washington’s Olympic National Forest, marking the first time genetic evidence has been admitted in a U.S. court. The poachers, Justin Andrew Wilke and Shawn Edward...
This doesn't seem like good news for Equatys either, even though NTIA action is limited to the US, because the handset design implications won't just be limited to the US...
Seems like DOJ, Live Nation, and Wall Street all expect the state enforcers to settle and give up. The judge is mad at the states for being totally unprepared.
