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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
Eric Tennant’s widow is leading a campaign to change state law after an insurance company initially denied coverage for his bile duct cancer treatment, only approving it when the disease had already advanced. The case highlights systemic gaps in how insurers handle life‑saving therapies and is prompting legislators to consider stricter timelines and appeals processes. Advocates say the effort could set a precedent for broader health‑insurance reform.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a fresh criminal case against industrialist Anil Ambani and his former telecom venture Reliance Communications Ltd (RCOM). The case alleges that RCOM induced the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to buy...
Congress approved sweeping pharmacy‑benefit‑manager (PBM) reforms in the 2026 spending bill, mandating rebate pass‑through and greater pricing transparency. The moves, reinforced by a DOJ settlement with Express Scripts, have spurred industry leaders and policymakers to demand full claim‑level disclosure for...
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced Ghana’s new Loans Act, a legal framework that will tie every public loan to high‑impact projects and set stricter borrowing limits. The move follows a $3 billion IMF programme that has already lowered debt...
The article highlights the expanding role of attorneys as strategic assets in corporate environments, emphasizing their contributions beyond courtroom advocacy. It outlines how lawyers provide proactive risk management, precise document drafting, and skilled negotiation to prevent costly disputes. Companies are...
The U.S. Department of Labor on March 30 unveiled a rule that would give 401(k) fiduciaries a process‑based safe harbor to add private‑equity, private‑credit and cryptocurrency investments to retirement menus. Proponents say it modernizes portfolios, while consumer advocates warn it...
The International Criminal Court’s member states voted on April 1 to proceed with disciplinary action against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of non‑consensual sexual interaction. A UN investigative report identified a factual basis for the accusations, while a separate panel...
Two recent incidents expose the risks of artificial‑intelligence tools in the courtroom and on the police beat. In Nevada County, California, a prosecutor was stripped of case duties after AI‑generated citations caused errors in four criminal filings. In North Dakota,...
ACEDS Australia & New Zealand’s latest newsletter stresses that successful eDiscovery depends more on lawyer judgement than on technology adoption alone. As organisations rush to integrate generative AI, many still rely on outdated TAR‑era protocols, creating uncertainty around validation and...
The Southern District of New York dismissed Prairie Street Capital’s claim that Webster Business Credit breached a right‑of‑first‑refusal (ROFR) tied to a $5 million loan to Richardson Foods. The court held that the ROFR could only be triggered by a sale...
Ontario’s government has introduced amendments to the Retail Business Holidays Act that would allow retailers to decide whether to open on Family Day and Victoria Day, starting with Victoria Day 2026. The proposal eliminates municipal authority to mandate closures on...
The Florida As‑Is Residential Contract’s Property Description section defines the real and personal assets being transferred. Errors often arise when agents copy the tax‑roll’s abbreviated legal description instead of the full deed description, risking misidentified parcels. Personal property should be...
A Sydney judge has lifted an interim suppression order that barred the names and addresses of Naveed Akram’s mother, brother and sister from public view. Akram, accused of a December attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach that left 15...
A federal court in Michigan ruled that a pro se plaintiff’s ChatGPT‑assisted legal filings are protected by the work‑product doctrine. The decision in Warner v. Gilbarco, Inc. rejected the employer’s demand for all AI‑related communications, finding no waiver of privilege....
Democrats sued to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting Wednesday, calling it “unconstitutional” and designed to rig elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/democrats-sue-trump-unlawful-order-mail-voting/
If any other state proposed to ban self-service gasoline stations this would be a funny April fools joke. As it is, it’s just sad and weird.
On 24 March 2026 the UK Government released its response to the Late Payment Consultation, pledging the strongest G7‑level legislation in over 25 years. The package gives the Small Business Commissioner new investigative and fining powers, caps commercial payment terms at 60 days, and...
Recent jury verdicts in 2026 awarded $5.5 million in Georgia and over $5 million in Utah for sexual‑harassment and retaliation claims, underscoring the steep financial stakes of mishandled workplace complaints. Employers must respond quickly with fair, well‑structured investigations to mitigate legal exposure,...
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty discusses a March 3 incident in front of Minneapolis City Hall where two bounty hunters brandished replica firearms, one discharging a less‑lethal rifle that looked like a real gun. Both bounty hunters were charged with...
Tesla disclosed that its robotaxis in Austin can be remotely piloted by human operators when all onboard safety measures fail. The admission, made in a letter to Senator Ed Markey, highlights a transparency gap and intensifies calls for federal oversight...
The Albanese government is preparing to tighten gambling‑advertising rules after a 1,000‑day lag following the 2023 Murphy Report. Proposed measures include a longer blackout window, caps on TV ad volume, a phased ban on jersey and stadium ads, restrictions around...
The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a rule that would give 401(k) fiduciaries a process‑based safe harbor for investing in private‑equity, private‑credit and cryptocurrency. Critics warn the change could expose millions of workers to higher fees, illiquidity and reduced fiduciary...
This makes a ton of sense. The regulators should be in the field. FMCSA to Chattanooga?
Kyrgyzstan has enacted a Digital Code that relies on self‑regulatory organizations rather than a centralized AI watchdog to set industry standards and ethics. The approach is designed to attract investors and give local AI firms freedom to experiment, while still...
Greg Cox, CEO of Simpson Millar, uses the recent *Mazor* Court of Appeal decision as a lens to expose deep‑seated fragmentation in England’s civil‑justice framework. The case highlighted the lack of a clear, uniform rule on who may conduct litigation, leaving...
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued two new Corporation Finance Interpretations (CFIs) on March 23, 2026 that clarify timing rules for amended Form ABS‑15G filings under Rule 15Ga‑2. The interpretations introduce a 48‑hour waiting period for pool substitutions filed on Form ABS‑15G/A, while preserving...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has moved MicroStar Logistics’ purchase of Konvoy Holdings’ keg‑pooling assets into a Phase 2 review, citing a risk of substantially lessening competition. MicroStar, operating as Kegstar, and Konvoy are the only two providers of...
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned that several firms, including Aura Financing Corp., Amari Luxe Aesthetic and Wellness Clinic, and Cosmolash, are operating unregistered investment and lending schemes. Aura Finance offered loans of ₱6,000‑₱20,000 (≈$109‑$364) with a...
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft circular tightening auditor accreditation rules, inviting public comment until May 15, 2026. The proposal expands mandatory SEC‑accredited auditors to corporations with government contracts of at least $1.8 million (single) or...
Britain's Department for Business and Trade announced new legislation, effective spring 2027, that obliges companies to allow consumers to cancel subscriptions with a single click and provides a 14‑day cooling‑off period for refunds after trial or auto‑renewal periods. The rules...
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Alisha Butler, director of Phoenix Legal, suffered a late‑night vandalism attack on her home and cars after her personal address was listed on Companies House. The assault, involving black paint and a paint remover, appears linked to a disgruntled defendant...
The Court of Appeal overturned a lower‑court decision that refused to adjourn a serious burglary trial after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was left without counsel due to a communication breakdown between a barrister and her former chambers. The appeal...
Sage Steele, former ESPN anchor, settled her 2022 lawsuit against the network and announced her departure after alleging she was sidelined for voicing COVID‑19 vaccine opinions. In a recent interview on Sean Hannity’s show, Steele revealed she apologized to her...
SGX Regulation (SGX RegCo) reports a growing number of listed issuers seeking extensions to hold their annual general meetings (AGMs) and publish required financial, annual and sustainability reports. The exchange’s listing rules mandate an AGM within four months of fiscal...
British Columbia’s Supreme Court invalidated a suspension of the Alberta Cricket Association that was executed solely through an email chain, deeming the process oppressive and procedurally flawed. The decision highlights that email votes cannot replace formal board meetings when bylaws...
U.S. companies now navigate a fragmented landscape of more than twenty state consumer privacy statutes, each with distinct definitions, thresholds, and exemptions. California remains the most demanding jurisdiction, applying a $26.6 million revenue test and extending coverage to employee and B2B...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Idaho Wednesday after the state refused to hand over sensitive voter registration data — the latest example of resistance to the Trump administration’s voter roll crusade extending into strongly Republican states. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-doj-sues-idaho/
“the New York Times — which has sued OpenAI for copyright infringement — itself has published a book review of Jean-Baptiste Andrea’s book “Watching Over Her,” apparently with AI generated parts that mimic an earlier book review.” via @edleeprof https://t.co/Wd7W8kuwN3 https://t.co/XPRgs1Yc21
Patent activity in quantum computing is accelerating as the sector moves toward commercial products. Recent PTAB rulings reveal that many quantum‑related applications encounter the same eligibility and claim‑drafting hurdles seen in software patents, but amplified by the field’s reliance on...
I wrote a script for a 10-minute video about the landmark ruling last week about Meta and YouTube. Can’t decide if I should actually make the video or not.
5 Observations On The Supreme Court Argument In The Birthright Citizenship Case The Trump v. Barbara oral argument went better for the administration than I expected—but Trump will probably still lose before #SCOTUS. LINK: https://t.co/UryT15dENe https://t.co/PyegLq3Th0
Ubisoft abruptly shut down the online servers for The Crew, leaving owners with a non‑functional game. French consumer watchdog UFC‑Que Choisir filed a lawsuit in the Creteil Judicial Court, accusing Ubisoft of misleading buyers about the permanence of their purchase...
“i think AI is a disaster for them [westlaw and lexis]…AI will compress their value to the value of their database of court cases” 👀 - court cases are free though, the law is free
Top Washington lobbyist Brian Ballard testified that he severed ties with former Congressman David Rivera after learning Rivera secured a $50 million contract with Venezuela’s government in 2020. Ballard, a key witness alongside Senator Marco Rubio, detailed text messages and emails showing his growing...
Colorado legislators are reviewing SB26, a bipartisan bill that would create the nation’s first Artists Corporation (A‑Corp), a specialized limited‑liability entity exclusively for artists. The proposal aims to simplify incorporation, lower formation costs, and eventually grant group health‑insurance access for...
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey signed HB 4965, a law that lets members of the state workers’ health plan switch to an alternative, medically appropriate treatment of equal or lesser cost without filing a new prior‑authorization request. The change affects roughly...
Digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services demanding transparency for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, which automates Medicare prior‑authorization decisions. The suit argues the model violates...
On March 12 2026 the CFTC published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (APNR) seeking input on event‑contract derivatives traded on prediction markets. The agency signals intent to assert exclusive jurisdiction, potentially overriding state gambling regimes, and classifies these contracts as swaps...
The Trump administration’s September executive order raised the H‑1B petition fee from roughly $3,500 to $100,000, targeting specialty‑occupation visas used by hospitals for physicians, nurses and technicians. The American Hospital Association (AHA) warns that the fee will deepen the current...
