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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 Kenyan High Court in Kiambu has modified bond conditions for five suspects in the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as Sniper. Instead of reporting biweekly to the DCI headquarters in Nairobi, the accused now report to the Criminal Investigations Officer in Meru County. The court also replaced mandatory monthly court mentions with monthly compliance reports and maintained a restriction barring the suspects from Chiakanya Sub-county. These adjustments aim to reduce logistical costs while preserving monitoring of the investigation.
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Denmark’s public‑housing scheme, which targets "non‑Western" immigrants for forced relocations, falls within the scope of the Race Equality Directive and constitutes ethnic origin discrimination. The Grand Chamber affirmed that the...
The FCA’s new Targeted Support regime forces wealth‑management firms to create regulated, evidence‑based consumer segments rather than offering generic guidance or fully personalised advice. EveryoneINVESTED argues that traditional self‑assessment questionnaires are biased and proposes a decision‑science‑driven financial personality test that...
The Union Cabinet approved a set of amendments to India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Companies Act, 2013, marking a pivotal step in corporate law reform. The changes follow a Bill introduced in August 2025 and a Lok...
Bjarne Tellmann, former GC of FTSE 100 firms, launched FjordStream Advisors to advise legal departments on AI, digital transformation, and executive coaching. The firm offers three services: technology strategy advisory, senior‑leader coaching, and thought‑leadership workshops. Tellmann warns that many GCs prioritize...
The article outlines when a Canadian business must register as a Money Services Business (MSB) with FINTRAC, detailing the specific activities—foreign exchange, fund remittance, virtual‑currency dealing, and crowdfunding—that trigger regulatory oversight. It distinguishes domestic MSBs from foreign MSBs (FMSBs) and...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally responded to the Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on refining the UK’s competition regime. In its 2026‑2029 strategy, the CMA outlines a programme to accelerate case pace, boost predictability, ensure proportionality,...
Investment arbitration has produced both multi‑billion mega‑awards and a growing number of zero‑damages rulings. Recent tribunals in Biwater Gauff v. Tanzania, Infinito Gold v. Costa Rica and Pawlowski v. Czech Republic refused compensation because claimants could not establish a causal...
Zimbabwean journalists always misleading people…. The $33k IS NOT for the defamation case… The defamation case is still ongoing… This is for an application BROUGHT BY @advocatemahere to the court in a bid to shut the Minister from the court… that...
Ambulance chaser getting angry because I called them out for being what they are: leaches to society
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John Wood Group’s distressed merger arbitration has concluded with the acquisition finalized and a 30 pence per share payout slated within two weeks. The company’s shares were suspended on the FCA’s Official List and the London Stock Exchange, with a formal...
You can’t make a court of law a PLAYGROUND and then complain when ordered to pay costs….
A 15‑year‑old student accused of murdering a 16‑year‑old classmate in Bandar Utama will face a ten‑day High Court trial in August. The proceedings, scheduled for August 3‑7 and 10‑14, will involve 10‑14 witnesses and around 80‑100 exhibits, with both prosecution and defence...
Asurint, the Cleveland‑based background screening provider, announced Vince Pascarella as its new general counsel, succeeding Kelly Uebel. Pascarella arrives from InformData, where he served as chief legal and compliance officer and chaired the Consumer Data Industry Association’s Background Screening Committee. He brings...
Big‑tech platforms are increasingly assuming user consent through pre‑checked boxes, hidden terms, and default data‑sharing settings, a practice dubbed the "consent gap." Recent regulatory scrutiny in the EU and US highlights how these implied agreements bypass genuine user choice, leading...
The Ontario Court of Appeal granted the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) permission to intervene in R. v. Kawall, a criminal appeal concerning the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) and a photograph taken in a public place. The trial...
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Church Mutual does not owe Lighthouse Tabernacle Church replacement‑cost insurance for fire damage because the policy required the insured to begin repairs promptly, which the church failed to do. The insurer had already...
The British Columbia Court of Appeal reversed a lower‑court dismissal of a lawsuit against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) stemming from a 2019 hit‑and‑run involving a stolen pickup. The appellate court held that the plaintiffs had satisfied the...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) delivered its final water price redeterminations for the PR24 review on 10 March 2026, concluding a year‑long investigation into disputed price controls for five major water companies. Earlier provisional determinations were issued in October 2025, followed by...
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LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on 17 March 2026 to expose hidden legal risks for online retailers. The session will cover consumer compliance, contract structuring, digital brand protection, flexible‑working obligations, and statutory payment increases. Organisers aim to equip e‑commerce operators with...
The article urges negotiators to embed dispute‑resolution mechanisms directly into contracts, outlining five practical measures: an ADR clause, liquidated damages, dispute‑prevention provisions, contingent agreements, and a hybrid of prevention and contingency. By anticipating disagreements early, parties can steer conflicts toward...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned recent court rulings that prevented the continued detention and deportation of a Moroccan migrant convicted of drug trafficking and gang rape. The judiciary rejected the detention order after the man applied for international protection,...
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted in 2005, initially empowered Indian citizens, journalists, and activists to demand government data, sparking a wave of transparency. Over the past two decades, a series of legislative amendments and administrative reforms have expanded...
An Arizona House committee voted 8-6 to advance Senate Bill 1055, which would require local law enforcement to notify ICE or CBP whenever an arrestee is not lawfully present. The proposal clashes with state law that limits status inquiries to...
The Florida House approved Senate Bill 1028, establishing a clearinghouse to transfer Citizens Property Insurance commercial policies to admitted and surplus‑line carriers. The measure passed 88‑19 despite objections from agents, brokers, and the state insurance commissioner. Amendments added regulatory oversight...
Meta Platforms and Google are defending themselves in a landmark Los Angeles trial accusing them of fostering social‑media addiction in a 20‑year‑old plaintiff. Both companies plan to introduce the plaintiff’s therapists and school officials as witnesses to argue her mental‑health...
The European Digital Rights (EDRi) organization has filed a formal complaint with Belgium’s Digital Services Coordinator, the BIPT, alleging that YouTube violates the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The complaint focuses on YouTube’s deceptive interface that pushes users toward a...
Nima Lorjé has joined Hausfeld’s Amsterdam office as a partner, bringing deep defence expertise in competition damages litigation from Stibbe. His experience includes representing major corporates before Dutch civil courts and the EU Court of Justice in high‑value antitrust disputes....
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Canada’s federal court overturned a 2024 order to dissolve TikTok’s Canadian business, allowing the short‑video app to continue operating. TikTok Canada has agreed to legally binding undertakings, including maintaining a physical presence, investing in Canada’s cultural sector, and deploying new...
A coalition of independent musicians has filed a federal lawsuit against Google, alleging that its AI music tools—Lyria 3 and ProducerAI—train on millions of copyrighted songs without permission. The complaint claims Google strips copyright metadata, misattributes ownership, and distributes the...
The European Union’s AI Act adopts a rights‑driven, human‑centric regulatory model, aiming to protect fundamental rights while curbing the power of large tech firms. Critics argue the EU has used regulation as a substitute for a coherent AI investment strategy,...
Supreme Court struck down Trump-era IEEPA tariffs, prompting a flood of refund claims for roughly $175 billion collected. The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered the government to begin issuing refunds, but Customs and Border Protection requested a 45‑day setup period,...
At a recent D.C. Circuit event, Justices Kavanaugh and Jackson debated the Supreme Court’s expanding emergency docket. Kavanaugh linked the surge to increased presidential reliance on executive orders, while Jackson claimed the Court’s emergency orders under Trump represented a shift...
A British Columbia family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company ignored internal warnings that a user was planning violent acts before the February Tumbler Ridge school shooting. The plaintiffs claim OpenAI banned the shooter’s first ChatGPT account...
Supermodel‑turned‑entrepreneur Kathy Ireland has filed a lawsuit against her longtime personal managers, Jason Winters and Erik Sterling, alleging a multi‑decade scheme that siphoned more than $100 million from her and her family’s finances. The complaint says the couple secured sweeping powers...
Sidley Austin has hired Jeffrey Ross, the former finance chair of Debevoise & Plimpton, to bolster its global finance and private‑equity practice. Ross brings more than 20 years of leveraged finance experience, having advised on multi‑billion‑dollar transactions such as the $16.5 bn...
The New South Wales Labor government will launch a consultation on a new Workplace Protection Order (WPO) model aimed at shielding retail staff from harassment and violence. The initiative follows the October retail crime strategy and Operation Percentile, which has...
Legal AI platform Legora closed a $550 million Series D round, lifting its valuation to $5.5 billion. The round was led by Accel and featured a slate of existing and new investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Bain Capital. Proceeds will fund an aggressive...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is considering shortening the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance window for significant data fiduciaries from 18 months to 12 months. The proposal is still under review, with the government awaiting detailed...
Wow, the first wrongful death suicide lawsuit against Gemini (Compared to 9 already for ChatGPT) Not a good sign. h/t @natejhake & Jamie Alberico 🤯 https://t.co/IEFIMObcTO
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Pung v. Isabella County, a case that could reshape how just compensation is measured in tax‑foreclosure takings. Building on the Tyler decision, the Court is evaluating whether the auction sale price can...
Archer Aviation, a company that designs electric flying taxis, sued Joby Aviation, alleging that its rival spent years deceiving federal regulators and investors by concealing extensive ties to Chinese suppliers. @chriskuo17 https://t.co/0LdjLi42Wz https://t.co/0LdjLi42Wz
New York’s 2025 legislative package introduces two transformative measures for trusts and estates. The Electronic Wills Act, effective 2027, permits fully electronic wills that must be signed by the testator (or authorized signatory) in the presence of two domiciliary witnesses...
Bahrain is launching a Wage Protection System (WPS) that obliges all employers to disburse salaries via licensed banks or Central Bank‑regulated payment providers, creating an electronic audit trail of wage payments. The reform replaces fragmented payment methods with a unified,...
The General Services Administration issued a five‑phase procedural guide to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in contractor‑owned systems, outlining concrete deliverables from preparation through continuous monitoring. A parallel FAR Council proposal would embed a standardized CUI clause, a new form,...
A federal judge granted Amazon a preliminary injunction blocking Perplexity AI’s Comet shopping assistant from accessing Amazon’s site. The court found Amazon likely to succeed on claims that Comet violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s data‑access statutes...
The article uses Carl Sagan’s match‑room metaphor to illustrate how litigants can ignite mutually destructive outcomes by focusing solely on legal victories. It argues that mediators must remind parties they are in a “room full of gasoline,” where a single...
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released FAQs on March 9, 2026 clarifying initial Section 16(a) reporting for directors and officers of foreign private issuers (FPIs) under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, which became effective March 18, 2026. The guidance outlines when Form 3 must...
W, W and a W - “OpenAl is ordered to produce the reservoirs of 78 million and 10 million logs” - “I find that OpenAl designee Vinnie Monaco was not sufficiently or properly prepared for his deposition” - “Plaintiffs' motion to compel Brockman's journal...
Judge Friedman asked both NYT and DOD to submit proposed orders for a summary judgment ruling. The gov't declined, saying the press policy is "constitutional and not arbitrary and capricious." The NYT submitted a proposed order to strike parts of...
