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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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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 permit human review and data collection for AI training, raising concerns about consent and bystander privacy. The discussion also covers regulatory scrutiny in the UK and US, the legal claims by plaintiffs, and the broader implications for “luxury surveillance” devices.
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...
The EEOC issued new guidance allowing federal agencies to consider an employee’s social‑media activity when evaluating telework as a reasonable accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act. The agency stresses that such evidence cannot replace medical documentation or the interactive process, but...
The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) has elevated the data mapping for VA Form 26‑1820 and the HUD FHA Addendum to candidate recommendation status, making standardized XML datasets available for industry use. The VA mapping translates the loan disbursement report...
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Georgia’s House Bill 295 would let property owners sue cities or counties that adopt policies limiting enforcement of illegal camping, loitering, drug possession, shoplifting or sanctuary rules. The bill creates a civil cause of action, capping damages at the amount...
Florida’s House of Representatives approved HB 543, a sweeping transportation package that includes provisions to revive the state’s mobile driver’s license (mDL) program. The bill, passed 107‑1, introduces strict data‑privacy safeguards, limiting how businesses can use digital ID information and requiring...
Thirteen leading U.S. publishers, represented by the Association of American Publishers, have filed a federal lawsuit against the pirate site Anna’s Archive, accusing it of copying and distributing millions of copyrighted books and journal articles. The complaint alleges the site...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have signaled a coordinated push toward a unified regulatory framework for digital assets. Recent staff memoranda and public statements outline joint rulemaking initiatives, shared definitions, and cross‑agency enforcement...
Google is emailing all advertisers to certify whether their active campaigns contain EU political ads, with a non‑negotiable deadline of March 31 2026. The new EU regulation forces Google to verify political‑ad status across every campaign, and failure to comply could result...
A new bill in Congress would punish schools for letting students read about gender identity — and “lascivious dancing.” Book bans aren’t fading. They’re evolving. Today’s newsletter: https://roncharles.substack.com/p/now-congress-is-coming-for-the-books
Florida authorities arrested 12 individuals linked to a scheme that sold insurance licenses through a fraudulent testing center in Miami. The operation, run by Rainier Miguel Salas’s D&R Financial Services, falsified Pearson VUE exams and provided pre‑licensing education. Salas previously...
The FTC under new chair Andrew Ferguson quickly overturned Lina Khan’s condition that barred Scott Sheffield from Exxon’s board after the agency’s 2024 investigation into alleged price‑fixing between U.S. shale producers and OPEC. The reversal came just as a Middle‑East...
Curve Finance has publicly accused PancakeSwap of incorporating its StableSwap algorithm without obtaining a license, alleging a breach of the code’s open‑source terms. PancakeSwap rolled out the StableSwap feature on BNB Smart Chain on March 1, prompting Curve to reach out...
The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cannabis cannot be deemed a reasonable and necessary medical expense under the Longshore Harbor and Workers’ Compensation Act because it remains a Schedule I drug under federal law. The decision cites the...
The European Commission is set to unveil an EU‑wide “EU Inc.” regime that would allow companies to incorporate in just 48 hours outside the 27 national legal systems. Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath insists the framework will preserve existing labor protections,...
Compliance leaders must shift from reacting to employee training requests to proactively upskilling their entire team. The article stresses evaluating each member's development needs and directing budget toward targeted learning, such as conferences, podcasts, and mentorships. It highlights that interpersonal...
US hip‑hop duo $uicideboy$ faces a lawsuit in the UK after allegedly sampling composer Mica Levi’s BAFTA‑nominated score for the film Under the Skin without permission. The disputed track, “What the Fuck is Happening,” contains a 1‑minute‑23‑second excerpt of Levi’s...
Colorado Democrats introduced HB 26-1281, a bill that would require a homicide to involve at least two victims before prosecutors can pursue a first‑degree murder charge. Under the proposal, a single‑victim killing would be downgraded to second‑degree murder, with narrow...
The GAO sustained a protest by Moorish‑Wallace Construction, finding that E.C. Korneffel Co.'s failure to acknowledge a third amendment to an Army IFB was a material defect. The amendment increased the steel pile cap size and weight, changing performance requirements...
A homeowner asks about accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, costs, and resale potential. Local rules impose no extra parking requirements and allow up to two stories, though taller structures are discouraged. Building a basic ADU starts around $200,000, but adding...
Senators Tammy Baldwin and Josh Hawley introduced the Secure Tracks Act, requiring railroads to combine automated track inspection (ATI) with twice‑weekly human visual inspections on all main‑line tracks rated Class 3 or higher. The bill also bars the Federal Railroad Administration...
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 19 citations against PCE Petroleum Contractors Enterprises, a Florida tank‑service firm, after a worker died from benzene and toluene exposure in a confined space. The agency proposed a $60,242 fine, which the...
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Bruce v. Adams and Reese that the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) bars arbitration of an entire case when any claim involves sexual harassment or assault....
OpenAI and Anthropic are rolling out both enterprise‑grade AI suites for hospitals and consumer‑focused health assistants like ChatGPT Health and Claude Pro. Enterprise tools operate under HIPAA, allowing covered entities to negotiate Business Associate Agreements that impose strict data safeguards....
Indonesia’s government revoked the forest utilization permit of PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) and 27 other firms in January 2026, citing violations that contributed to the deadly 2025 floods and landslides. The revocation affects a 167,927‑ha concession, prompting 29 Indigenous...
The article outlines the legal requirement that U.S. wholesale drug distributors and third‑party logistics providers (3PLs) must hold a valid state license to handle prescription medications. It warns that unlicensed or unauthorized partners can expose patients to counterfeit, stolen, or...
Criminal barrister and TV judge Rob Rinder has joined a growing chorus of legal professionals opposing the UK government’s proposal to limit jury trials for offences carrying up to three‑year prison terms. In a letter to MPs ahead of Justice...
The SEC reached a partial settlement with Jeffrey Puzzullo, the construction consultant who helped fabricate financial projections for the $284 million Legacy Cares municipal bond offering in Arizona. Puzzullo pleaded guilty to conspiracy, securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft,...
Nigeria was removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 after completing a 19‑point anti‑money‑laundering reform that brought it into compliance with 37 of the 40 FATF recommendations. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new Fintech Policy...
Fintech firms navigate a fragmented regulatory maze, with the United States hosting multiple agencies—from the OCC to FinCEN—each overseeing a slice of the financial pie. The United Kingdom relies on a twin‑peaks system where the PRA ensures solvency and the...
Turkey's government is reportedly considering bans on major gaming platforms Valve's Steam and Epic Games Store. The move follows recent restrictions on Roblox and Discord, signaling a tightening regulatory stance. Turkey hosts more than 800 game development studios, whose access...
The pandemic‑driven move to video calls and e‑filing in Ontario’s civil courts has become permanent, with plaintiff‑side firms like Singer Kwinter now operating a virtual‑first model. Senior litigator Shane Katz estimates that about 98 percent of pre‑trial proceedings are conducted via Zoom, a...
Shanghai has rolled out a cross‑border digital identity platform that enables foreign firms, starting with Singaporean investors, to register online. The new system replaces paper‑heavy notarisation with distributed identifiers, verifiable credentials and blockchain checks, shrinking registration time from a week...
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has issued a public censure against mining investment firm Mantengu for failing to publish a cautionary announcement after a price‑sensitive acquisition offer was leaked in 2023. The breach stems from WhatsApp messages that revealed the...
The FDA has issued a draft Level 1 guidance (Docket FDA‑2025‑D‑1504) titled “Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection.” The document targets both foreign and domestic manufacturers of human and animal drugs regulated by CDER,...
Alabama lawmakers are proposing a bill to revise the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) allocation formula by updating municipal and county population figures every five years instead of relying on the decennial census. The SSUT, an 8% flat tax on...
A new survey of UK clothing producers, analyzed by academics from the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and the trade‑justice charity Transform Trade, reveals that unfair purchasing practices remain pervasive across the sector. The study found that brands and...
So I actually read the bill. It would attach liability to the chatbot answer ONLY IF there would similarly be liability if a person said the same thing. It’s a challenging question, sure, but I don’t think the public will be okay...
Summary judgment arguments still going…but going very well so far. Court clear on this: “reporters have to be able to ask questions…that’s what they’ve done…since the beginning of time.” Dept of Defense can’t do an end around to suppress viewpoints...
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Donald Trump possesses statutory authority to suspend refugee admissions under 8 U.S.C. § 1182(f), echoing the broad discretion affirmed in Trump v. Hawaii. The court, however, limited the suspension by preserving benefits for refugees...
It was easy for CBP to collect the illegal taxes, but it's apparently impossible for them to return the illegal taxes (with interest). Sure, Jan. https://t.co/t3ZvGLtijs
Listening into NYT v Pentagon over new press credentialing Judge lays into US Justice Dept atty defending policy agst allowing reporters who ask for info not authorized for release - or even legal to release. "I am not persuaded," the judge says,...
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek D. Barrs announced a sweeping enforcement push at the Truckload Carrier Association convention, targeting fraud, unsafe operations, and regulatory loopholes. The agency is purging shell carriers, removing over 7,000 dubious CDL schools, and...
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Russia is drafting separate legislation for stablecoins, highlighting their "colossal potential" for cross‑border payments amid sanctions. The Bank of Russia proposes allowing banks and brokerages to operate crypto exchanges under existing licenses, with a simplified notification process and a 1%...
In 2024 Louisiana enacted a statute requiring every public‑school classroom to display the Ten Commandments with a historical disclaimer. Parents sued, arguing the mandate violates the Establishment Clause under *Stone v. Graham*; a district court issued a preliminary injunction and...
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley allege that the U.S. Department of Education is obstructing congressional oversight of federal student loan servicers by withholding key performance metrics such as call wait times and borrower satisfaction. Historically, the department published detailed...
Law firm recruiters: AI in hiring should open doors, not quietly close them. If a model learns from your firm’s history, it will reproduce your firm’s history. Humans still need to own the decision. #LegalRecruiting #LegalTech #AI https://t.co/GNkRwGexTH
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has returned £9 million to former clients of the collapsed PM Law Group, combining £5.6 million seized from the firm’s client accounts with £3.69 million from the industry compensation fund. More than 250 compensation applications have been received, and...
