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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
Federal regulators, led by the SEC, are cracking down on “AI washing,” where firms exaggerate or falsify AI capabilities in investor communications. Recent enforcement actions cite violations of the Securities Act of 1933, the Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b‑5 for misleading statements. Studies show AI risk mentions in filings jumped from 4 % in 2020 to 43 % in 2024, yet disclosures often lack detail. Scholars and policymakers debate whether new AI‑specific guidance or stricter enforcement will protect investors without hampering innovation.
The Writers Guild of America released its Pattern of Demands ahead of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, a step approved by 97.4% of its members. The document outlines broad objectives on health and pension contributions,...
we may hit the singularity before courts decide whether or not AI can learn using copyrighted materials and that’s sort of amazing, no?
A U.S. magistrate has granted preliminary approval for a $135 million settlement that resolves a class action accusing Google of silently transferring Android users' data over cellular networks. The deal caps individual payments at $100, with named plaintiffs eligible for up...
I was there today. What's not said is DoJ's attorney was very low energy, hard to hear and seemed just going through his paces; Hegseth’s attorney Tim Parlatore sat with him .. Federal judge appears skeptical of Pentagon’s restrictions on press...
California’s at‑will employment rule is a legal starting point, not a free‑hand termination license. Employers who issue offer letters, handbooks, or verbal assurances can unintentionally create contracts that override the presumption. The state’s expanding protected‑class statutes and the new SB 497...
The Department of Justice’s autopen investigation, launched by the Trump‑aligned DOJ, has reportedly hit a procedural snag, raising concerns about its viability. Sources indicate that the probe, overseen by D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office, is stalled amid internal disagreements...
F‑1 students cannot directly obtain a green card and must qualify under an employment‑based category, either through employer sponsorship (EB‑2/EB‑3) or self‑petition (EB‑2 NIW, EB‑1A). The optimal strategy hinges on the student’s degree, field, and country of birth, with the...
Federal Judge Richard G. Stearns ordered FEMA to restore the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program after a coalition of 20 states successfully challenged its 2025 termination. The court mandated concrete steps within 14 days, including releasing pre‑disaster mitigation...
The Department of Veterans Affairs released a draft policy for a new VA partial‑claim program, allowing eligible borrowers to receive a second, interest‑free lien covering up to 25% of the unpaid principal balance. The assistance is designed to curb delinquency...
On February 26, 2026 the EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a warning letter to the Fortune 500, cautioning that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives could violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The notice echoes Trump‑era executive orders...
The Department of Justice has sued 30 states and DC for access to their unreacted sensitive voter data. My law firm is fighting them in all 30 cases. We are dedicating so many resources because these are the most important...
Arizona's House Bill 2135, passed by the state House and pending in the Senate, would create a private right of action allowing employees to sue employers for violating state or federal prohibitions on DEI policies. The bill sets a minimum...
A federal judge granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health, and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration, removing a pending antitrust class action from the courts. The ruling forces the dispute into private arbitration, a venue that typically limits discovery and collective redress....
A wave of litigation is sweeping multiple industries, from fintech to health insurance and pharmaceuticals. Consumer groups are targeting cashless ATM transaction fees, while Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth secured court orders compelling arbitration of antitrust claims. The 1st Circuit...
The Federal Court of Appeal rejected Rogers' challenge to two CRTC decisions that barred the cable operator from repackaging or removing Corus Entertainment’s Slice, Home and Flavour channels. The court interpreted the regulatory "standstill" rule as freezing all contract terms,...
A Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North manager refused a guest’s reservation because she arrived with a service dog, citing the hotel’s "no pets" policy. Police intervened, pointing out that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public accommodations to accept legitimate...
The Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed regulations to withdraw the basis‑shifting transaction‑of‑interest (TOI) reporting rules that were finalized in January 2025. The withdrawal would be treated as effective retroactively to Jan. 14, 2025, allowing taxpayers and advisers to consider the rules...
Steven Sharif, founder of Intrepid Studios, secured a temporary restraining order from a California federal judge that bars former board members and their affiliates from accessing or misusing Intrepid's trade secrets. Sharif alleges the board deliberately froze assets, pursued a...
Tesla employee Lillian Mendoza Brady has filed a lawsuit alleging she was assaulted by Sixth Street shooter Ndiaga Diagne during a prayer break at a Tesla facility. The complaint claims Tesla knew of Diagne’s aggressive tendencies yet failed to monitor common areas,...
The California Court of Appeal upheld a family‑court order that relied on two nonexistent cases, *Marriage of Twigg* and *Marriage of Teegarden*. The order was drafted by the appellant’s counsel, who failed to verify the citations, while the opposing attorney...
The Justice Department issued a June subpoena to QueerDoc, a telehealth clinic offering gender‑affirming care, seeking billing, insurance and patient records as part of a Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act investigation into drug manufacturers. A Seattle district judge blocked...
Alchemy Pay announced it secured a Money Transmitter License in Delaware, bringing its total U.S. state coverage to 15. The company added four licenses this year, including Nebraska, South Dakota and West Virginia, expanding its regulated fiat‑crypto payment network. Alchemy...
Inheriting a home offers a tempting entry into the booming short‑term rental market, but the path is riddled with tax and regulatory pitfalls. The IRS grants a step‑up in basis, resetting the cost basis and allowing a fresh 27.5‑year depreciation...
Australia’s Department of Finance has opened consultation on the Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework) Rules 2026, proposing the world’s first statutory redress mechanism for digital identity. The two‑phase framework already imposes baseline notification and complaint‑handling duties, and the new rules...
The article argues that the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship guarantee depends on both being born on U.S. soil and being “under the flag,” meaning subject to American jurisdiction. It explains that historic exceptions—diplomats, foreign‑flagged vessels, occupied territories, and tribal lands—are...
Hungary sued the EU after being barred from a vote on allocating frozen Russian asset profits to Ukraine’s military aid. The country argues its earlier abstention on the profit‑sharing decision does not strip its right to participate in the subsequent...
Fidelity Management & Research’s subsidiary FMR LLC filed a notification under the Finnish Securities Market Act after its indirect voting rights in Nokia Corporation rose above the 5% trigger. As of 5 March 2026, FMR held 5.26% of Nokia’s shares, translating to...
The FDA convened a meeting with several states, Indian tribes and federal partners to discuss the Section 804 importation program, which permits importing prescription drugs from Canada to lower U.S. prices. The agency highlighted its pre‑review process, cost‑savings analysis support, and...
Congress is advancing the ROAD to Housing Act, which would bar any entity that owns or manages more than 350 single‑family homes from purchasing additional properties. While aimed at curbing private‑equity concentration, the bill’s broad definition also captures Regulation A real‑estate...
Canada’s forced‑labour import prohibition remains largely unenforced, with the CBSA having detained only one shipment confirmed as forced‑labour since 2021. A private‑member Bill C-251 is advancing, proposing a rebuttable presumption that goods from certain entities are tainted unless proven otherwise....
Baker McKenzie highlights a sweeping overhaul of Canada’s trade‑remedies regime, with the CBSA making annual administrative reviews the default for updating normal values, export prices and subsidy amounts. The agency recorded a near‑record number of anti‑dumping and countervailing duty investigations...
Congressional Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have moved a 12‑bill package aimed at tightening online child‑safety rules for major platforms such as Meta, Google and Apple. Central to the effort is the Kids Online Safety Act, which...
Higher education institutions are grappling with "shadow data"—information stored or shared outside sanctioned systems such as personal laptops, departmental drives, or unsanctioned cloud services. This hidden data layer threatens student privacy, weakens data quality, and creates compliance exposure under FERPA....
Grand Slam Track’s Chapter 11 plan proposes paying athletes a $6 million boost while offering unsecured vendors a combined $200,000 on the $13 million they are owed. A committee of three vendors filed a court motion accusing the league of incompetence, self‑dealing, and...
Cornelia Woll's book argues US prosecutors increasingly rely on out‑of‑court settlements to enforce corporate criminal law beyond its borders, turning fines into a tool of geopolitical leverage. Data shows foreign companies, which represent only 16 % of cases from 2000‑2020, bear...
CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Co. has filed an ICC arbitration seeking at least $2 billion after Panama seized the Balboa and Cristobal terminals in February. The company alleges an illegal state takeover, breach of a bilateral investment treaty, and unlawful seizure...
A SPAC CEO was caught with her hand in the cookie jar, taking money from the working capital account that she was not authorized to. When the board requested she repay the funds, she refused. While the stolen funds are a fraction...
🥸💰 Should "insider trading" be allowed on prediction markets? Would also appreciate hearing your definition of "insider trading" when it comes to prediction markets 👇
An Illinois appellate court revived a wrongful‑death suit filed by the estate of 20‑year‑old water worker Matthew Heiden, who drowned after being sent alone into an underground vault without required safety measures. The court found the plaintiff’s claims were not...
Scoop: Mercedes has settled NLRB case over alleged union-busting in the lead-up to 2024 vote in Alabama. Mercedes will make promises including not threatening to move to Mexico. NLRB general counsel office approved settlement despite objections of the UAW https://t.co/UsuAcusVzW
US admin denies refunds on Trump’s illegal tariffs. While interest on refunds grows at $23mil/day. Add legal cost to fight against refunds. Cost to taxpayers could become significant. Importers fighting for their legally entitled refunds.
In this episode Steve Bragg explains unclaimed property—assets like uncashed checks, dormant accounts, and gift‑card balances that remain on a company's books until state law forces a transfer. He outlines the fragmented state‑by‑state legal framework, the priority rules that determine...
Did you know Google is paying Epic Games' legal fees in this antitrust settlement? https://t.co/Qwy0yMFPj1
Washington’s legislature passed Senate Bill 2303, which would bar employers from requiring employees to receive implanted microchips as a condition of employment. The bill includes narrow exemptions for voluntary medical implants, non‑invasive monitoring devices, and employees who choose to be...
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended on December 1, 2025, adding a new subsection to Rule 16 and revising Rule 26(f)(3)(D). The changes require parties to address privilege and protection issues, including timing and method for complying with Rule 26(b)(5)(A), in their discovery...
Robotics ethicist Kate Darling warned that U.S. policy is falling behind the rapid deployment of automation in warehouses and factories. She argued that profit-driven decisions, not technical capability, will shape the future of work unless stronger regulatory guardrails are introduced....
The episode examines the class‑action lawsuit against Meta over its AI‑powered Ray‑Ban smart glasses, which allegedly allow overseas contractors to review users' video footage—including sensitive moments—without clear disclosure. Host highlights how Meta marketed the glasses as privacy‑focused while its policies...
The IRS’s 2026 Dirty Dozen list introduces a new entry targeting abusive undistributed long‑term capital gains claims filed on Form 2439. Scammers are inflating or fabricating these filings, often linking them to nonexistent or misrepresented investment funds and real‑estate trusts. The...
The IRS and Treasury have issued proposed regulations for the Trump‑account pilot program, which will deposit a one‑time $1,000 into accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028. The rules clarify the election process, eligibility criteria, and the new Form 4547...
