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Delaware Supreme Court revives insurers' contract claims against Blackbaud over ransomware breach
The court reversed lower‑court dismissals, allowing insurers to pursue breach‑of‑contract claims against Blackbaud for its 2020 ransomware incident. Blackbaud previously paid a $3M SEC fine and $49M settlements to state attorneys general for misleading breach disclosures.
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In the past three weeks the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau granted waivers allowing broadcast stations to temporarily disconnect Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment while relocating towers. FCC rules require continuous EAS operation, but Section 11.35(b) permits up to 60 days of unapproved downtime only when equipment is “defective.” The Bureau clarified that equipment taken offline for relocation is not defective, so a waiver is mandatory. These decisions establish that any voluntary shutdown of functional EAS gear, even for a few hours, must be approved in advance.
Nigeria’s tax authority has mandated that all crypto exchanges upload daily transaction logs to a new e‑reporting portal, a rule that took effect in January 2026. The requirement aims to broaden the tax base and fund the country’s expanding fiscal...
Republican‑led states are scaling back broad E‑Verify requirements after intense lobbying from business groups that warn mandatory verification could cripple industries reliant on immigrant labor. Idaho, for example, has shifted from a universal mandate to a limited bill targeting large...
The Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program released “United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams,” outlining a comprehensive framework to combat a $196 billion annual loss from fraud. The report identifies a four‑stage scam lifecycle and highlights fragmentation across financial...
A LinkedIn post alleges that Wise has blocked payroll payments from Coinbase to UK‑based employees, disrupting their finances. Coinbase acknowledged the post but offered no further comment, while Wise has not responded. Wise’s Acceptable Use Policy prohibits direct crypto transactions...
The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a new, centralized web page (IRS.gov/SubmitATip) that lets taxpayers confidentially report tax fraud, scams, and evasion. By consolidating multiple reporting channels into a single "Report Fraud" button, the agency aims to simplify submissions and improve...
Beta Bionics received an FDA warning letter citing failure to report serious adverse events, unreported software and cybersecurity changes, and hardware defects in its iLet Bionic Pancreas system. The agency highlighted delayed reporting of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia incidents, a five‑minute...
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear United States v. Hemani, a challenge to the federal statute that bars unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. Texas defendant Ali Danial Hemani was indicted after admitting to regular marijuana use and being found...
DJI’s flagship drones remain unavailable through official U.S. channels after the FCC’s recent ban on new DJI products. Despite the restriction, a handful of third‑party retailers have begun importing these high‑performance models, creating a fragmented supply chain. The gray‑market influx...
Cass Information Systems announced a partnership with AI‑enabled tariff specialist Caspian to embed advanced customs audit and refund capabilities into its freight‑payment platform. The integration adds AI‑driven HTS modeling, detailed audit functions, and support for post‑summary corrections, protests, and duty‑drawback...
The UK government has confirmed former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as the permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Gurr, who previously led Amazon’s UK operations, had been serving in an interim capacity before his appointment. He will...
A Greek court sentenced four individuals, including two Israelis, to prison for operating the illegal Predator spyware that targeted politicians, journalists and business executives. The defendants—linked to the Israeli firm Intellexa—were convicted of breaching telephone confidentiality and illegal data access....
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the president lacks authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, striking down the 25% duties on Mexico and Canada and the 10‑20% duties on China. The decision left refund...
NEC Contracts argues that the contract should be treated as the project itself, highlighting how NEC4’s collaborative framework embeds early warnings, programme management and compulsory compensation events. The firm notes that over £100 billion of work has been delivered under NEC3...
Healthcare providers are increasingly dependent on multi‑layered vendor ecosystems to deliver AI, blockchain and IoT solutions, extending HIPAA liability to every downstream partner. The rise of “nth‑party” suppliers creates a hidden growth tax, delaying projects, inflating M&A costs, and exposing...
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously affirmed that trial courts may bar defendants and counsel from discussing the substance of ongoing testimony during an overnight recess, except when the conversation pertains to overall trial strategy or plea negotiations. Justice Ketanji Brown...
The most significant legislation for freight since deregulation has been introduced in the Senate and could set off a trucking rate super cycle. This would create conditions that would bring back living wages to truck drivers, provide massive incentives to...
On February 17, 2026 the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the FAR and enforce Section 5949 of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act. The proposal bans federal agencies from acquiring semiconductor parts, products,...
Generative AI is rapidly entering the legal market, with startups securing billion‑dollar valuations and offering low‑cost, on‑demand advice. While the technology promises to narrow the access‑to‑justice gap for the 93% of low‑income Americans who lack representation, AI “hallucinations” that fabricate...
The article warns that former President Donald Trump could direct the FBI to seize ballots in pivotal congressional districts during the 2026 midterms, potentially crippling the certification process. It argues that the Supreme Court, relying on the 1972 Roudebush v....
$QURE down this morning on comments made by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary to CNBC's Becky Quick. In a discussion about rare-disease drug approvals and Vinay Prasad, Makary said this: "I think there has been a bit of an effort to...
The GRC market is booming. Feels like I hear about a new platform every day but most platforms still feel like digital filing cabinets for policies and screenshots. There has to be a better way. What have you found that...
Universal Migrator announced a suite of new data‑migration scripts that move law‑firm data from Tussman, CollectMax and LeadDocket into leading platforms such as Clio, MyCase, Litify and Lawmatics. The addition expands the company’s script library to over 138 integrated applications...
President Bola Tinubu signed an amendment to Nigeria's Electoral Act that mandates electronic transmission of results but retains a manual fallback if technical issues arise. The law also omits a real‑time publishing requirement, prompting opposition parties and civil society to...
U.S. diplomats have been instructed to lobby foreign governments to ease data‑sovereignty and data‑localization rules, arguing that strict regulations hinder American cloud and AI firms. Kiteworks’ 2026 Data Sovereignty Report, based on 286 security professionals across Canada, the Middle East...
I really didn't want to talk about the Coca-Cola sex discrimination lawsuit. But here we are.
Trump administration officials declined to affirm states’ authority to run elections during a private meeting with state election chiefs Wednesday, according to an election official who was on the call. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/states-asked-the-trump-admin-to-affirm-they-not-the-feds-run-elections-they-were-met-with-silence/
Finance Magnates has launched FM Academy, a compliance‑focused training platform for fintech professionals and regulated firms, centered on CySEC CPD and AML education. The service offers structured online lessons, interactive assessments, and downloadable digital certificates that can be verified for...
Governments all around the world have tried to censor access to this kind of data. Hilarious that their own AML/KYC fetish is revealing it anyway.
The hypocrisy of cutting off a Swiss Bank for facilitating payments to Iran and Russia, while the administration pardons CZ & family does business with Binance... https://t.co/p2PfBgrfDs
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A Michigan couple has sued the Ritz‑Carlton on St. Thomas, alleging they were robbed at gunpoint of more than $425,000 in jewelry and luxury items. The lawsuit claims a security guard left the guests alone to retrieve a replacement key,...
Crypto regulation and RETAIL, who will it really benefit? I will be dropping my interview with @IOHK_Charles soon to discuss this and more about the future of freedom. Stay tuned. https://t.co/LufrKex7eo
How Ready Is Your Supply Chain for ESG Regulations? - https://t.co/vQMciV91ga @joinindago @Infor #ESG #ESGcompliance #supplychain #logistics
The California Court of Appeal trimmed a $6.85 billion judgment stemming from a family‑run apartment partnership dispute. The Jogani brothers’ oral agreement created a de‑facto partnership that the jury found liable for breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud, awarding Shashi...
Anyone who uses CRISPR systems outside of non-profit and research purposes is subject to the patents that claim those processes as theirs. A lot of startups forget to do due diligence on that and think its fair game. Have you...
Tech giants like SAP and Microsoft are facing antitrust lawsuits for limiting customer options and allegedly engaging in monopolistic behavior. As buyers, we must be aware and choose digital strategies. #TechAntitrust #DigitalStrategy #BuyerBeware https://t.co/F8cP5vxGcq
A new Trust and Transparency in Business Energy Charter (TNT Charter) was unveiled in the UK to address collapsing trust in the business energy market. Backed by Labour MP Sarah Edwards, the voluntary code calls for clear pricing, fair sales...
A federal appeals court ruled that a Texas home‑equity lien that remained unforeclosed for more than four years is void, not merely unenforceable. Houston Prime's $500,000 loan, defaulted in 2014, was sold to Community Loan Servicing, which only initiated foreclosure...
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing allegedly failed to carry over a borrower’s successor‑in‑interest information during a March 2022 servicing transfer, creating an artificial default that led to foreclosure. The servicer admitted the boarding error in writing yet continued to assess fees and pursue...
The SEC has introduced Section 2.3 of its new Enforcement Manual, requiring staff to disclose any salient, probative evidence to recipients of Wells notices, subject to confidentiality limits. This “open jacket” policy obligates the agency to be forthcoming about the investigative...
Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton announced a new self‑reporting program that lets companies avoid criminal prosecution if they promptly disclose fraud or market‑integrity violations. Eligible firms must fully cooperate with investigators, commit to three years of ongoing disclosure, and compensate...
Commissioner Hester Peirce highlighted the rapid expansion of private secondary markets, which grew from $162 billion in 2024 to $240 billion in 2025. She warned that this liquidity surge may lessen companies’ incentives to pursue initial public offerings, potentially reshaping capital formation...
Two former Lottery.com executives, CFO Ryan Dickinson and CRO Matthew Clemenson, pleaded guilty to securities fraud for allegedly inflating the company's revenue. A federal judge approved SEC civil penalties, including bans from serving as directors or officers of public companies....
Florida Senate Bill 990 authorizes protected cell companies (PCCs), expanding the state’s captive insurance framework. The bill outlines governance, formation, capitalization, operation, and regulatory oversight requirements. PCCs will allow multiple segregated risk cells under one legal entity, aligning Florida with...
Queensberry Promotions, led by Frank Warren, is preparing to sue Saudi‑backed events firm Sela and its partner TKO Group over an alleged breach of contract related to the newly formed Zuffa boxing promotion. The dispute centers on Zuffa’s recent signing...
Latvia introduced a new specialised credit institution licence, lowering the initial capital requirement to €1 million and granting deposit‑taking rights and EU‑wide passporting. The amendment to the Credit Institutions Law took effect on 6 January 2026, creating a hybrid category that operates like...
The Department of Justice announced that the only withheld materials from the Epstein investigation were privileged or duplicate copies, leaving three FBI interview summaries—known as 302s—missing from the public release. An index showed four interviews with a 2019 accuser who...
Enterprise adoption of generative AI tools is soaring, with nearly one in twenty companies regularly using them and internal data uploads to public models increasing thirty‑fold year‑on‑year. Employees often paste confidential contracts or credentials into tools like ChatGPT, unintentionally turning...
HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have issued new guidance on using digital identities for Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) compliance. It specifies that only digital verification services listed on the GOV.UK Register and certified under the...
Fascinating to see @Kalshi taking so much action on alleged insider trading Legitimacy through very public enforcement. It's like an inverse regulation by enforcement. It's enforcement by industry to demonstrate being regulated. Kalshi accuses MrBeast editor of insider trading : NPR https://t.co/3sI6leeiBM
