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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 Barrister Group has spun off its operational platform as a standalone service called VENTRiQ, offering technology‑enabled back‑office support to UK barristers' chambers. The new proposition handles everything from workflow automation and diary management to invoicing and cybersecurity, leveraging an API that syncs with the UK courts system. VENTRiQ currently processes around 2,000 cases per month for 3,000 client organisations annually, and will be presented at the group’s spring conference. The service aims to let chambers focus on reputation‑building while outsourcing administrative burdens.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued an opinion opposing two European Commission amendments to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on equivalent legal mechanisms for residential property under construction. The Commission seeks to raise the risk‑weight cap for protection providers...
The UK Treasury’s Money Laundering Advisory Notice was updated on 26 February 2026 to reflect the latest FATF decisions on High‑Risk Third Countries (HRTC). The revision aligns the UK’s list with jurisdictions identified by FATF as having weak anti‑money‑laundering and terrorist‑financing controls....
India’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged social media platforms to adopt a fair‑revenue‑share model that compensates journalists, newsrooms, independent creators, influencers and academics. He framed the demand as a correction needed as synthetic media and misinformation proliferate online....
Douro Labs has filed a comment letter urging the SEC to modernize Rule 603 of Regulation NMS, which currently mandates that broker‑dealers display SIP‑derived NBBO and last‑sale data. The firm argues the rule’s technology‑specific language is outdated and proposes a technology‑neutral “Fair...
In 2025 the UNCITRAL Working Group III intensified its ISDS reform agenda, holding three formal sessions, an inter‑sessional meeting, and two Advisory Centre operationalisation meetings. The group reviewed draft procedural and cross‑cutting provisions aimed at improving transparency, cost‑effectiveness and early dismissal...
In this Technovation episode, a panel of CIOs discusses how to define, measure, and communicate AI value, sharing real‑world approaches from Ally Financial and Avery Dennison. Satish Muthukrishnan describes Ally’s cautious, 18‑month rollout of Ally.ai, emphasizing risk‑based governance, human‑in‑the‑loop design, and...
Workday announced an AI‑native Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution hosted in Frankfurt, giving EU customers a local data residency option. The service leverages generative AI to draft, review, and negotiate contracts while automatically enforcing compliance rules. By storing all contract...
Simmons & Simmons has unveiled STRIDE, an AI‑backed digital regulation tracker that aggregates live, analyst‑grade data across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The platform uses a multi‑channel processing (MCP) approach, allowing AI agents to be queried directly via LLM...
Victoria-based gold producer Victory Minerals has been placed on notice again by Resources Victoria after regulators discovered unauthorised works inside an existing pit at its Ballarat mine. The breach follows a previous compliance warning earlier this year for similar activities....
San Diego’s city council approved a $6 million settlement with 17 insurers to resolve subrogation claims stemming from the January 2024 floods. The payment, drawn from the city’s self‑insurance program, concludes part of a broader litigation wave accusing the municipality of neglecting...
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that under North Carolina law an excluded cause must be the sole cause of damage for an all‑risk policy exclusion to apply, reaffirming the 1973 Avis v. Hartford standard. The decision overturns...
A federal court in Massachusetts ruled that Blackboard Specialty Insurance Co. is not liable for a $1.9 million consent judgment against three strip‑club owners accused of using professional models' images without permission. The decision hinged on the fact that most photos...
The California Chamber of Commerce is gathering signatures for an initiative that would overhaul the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for so‑called “essential” projects. The proposal imposes court‑enforceable timelines, lets proponents define project scope and a single alternative, and...
HaystackID announced the acquisition of eDiscovery AI, a data‑intelligence startup focused on AI‑driven electronic discovery solutions. The deal builds on a pre‑existing partnership and is aimed at bolstering HaystackID's generative AI capabilities across its legal‑tech platform. By integrating eDiscovery AI's...
The Fair Work Commission ordered the University of Melbourne to reinstate a senior director, highlighting HR’s inadequate role in performance management. An 18‑month investigation concluded the director engaged in serious misconduct, yet the employer’s claims of rude and bullying behavior...
South Korea's AI Basic Act became effective on January 22, 2026, imposing governance, transparency, and risk‑management duties on AI business operators, including employers that develop or deploy AI influencing workplace decisions. The law reaches beyond Korean borders, requiring entities that meet revenue,...
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that staffing agencies are not liable under BIPA Section 15(b) because they did not acquire or possess biometric data, only facilitated its collection. The court affirmed summary judgment for the agencies and denied discovery, emphasizing...
Federal courts are tightening discovery limits in AI copyright lawsuits, citing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s reasonableness standard. Recent rulings in the In re Google Generative AI Copyright Litigation and Onan v. Databricks restrict late‑stage depositions and document requests....
Exterro’s latest Data Xposure podcast spotlights the gap between reactive legal tactics and true litigation readiness. Host Jenny Hamilton and Hilltop Securities’ legal‑operations leader Patrick Butts argue that a playbook‑driven approach is essential for regulated firms. The discussion moves beyond...
Mother of a 12‑year‑old killed in a 2025 Nebraska wood‑pellet plant explosion files a lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels. The complaint alleges the company failed to maintain dust collection, housekeeping, and ignition controls, causing a July 29 blast that killed a father...
FedRAMP, the federal cloud security authorization program, is becoming a critical benchmark for eDiscovery solutions as U.S. courts anticipate over 400,000 lawsuits this year. Legal teams must verify that their cloud‑based discovery tools meet FedRAMP standards to prevent security breaches,...
Shadow AI, the unsanctioned use of generative AI applications, is emerging as the latest incarnation of shadow IT, infiltrating legal departments’ workflows. As employees adopt chatbots, code generators, and document‑analysis tools without IT approval, firms confront heightened data‑privacy, security, and...
Everlaw’s Justin Smith outlines a comprehensive eDiscovery guide that addresses the exploding volume, variety, and velocity of electronically stored information, especially from mobile sources. The guide highlights how generative AI is reshaping document review, offering faster, more defensible workflows. It...
A federal judge in Portland partially granted a preliminary injunction sought by Washington, Oregon, several Native American tribes and conservation groups to protect endangered salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin. The ruling found the 2020 biological opinion for...
A Dataiku survey of 800 global data leaders reveals that 95% cannot fully trace how their AI systems reach decisions, exposing a massive explainability gap. The same study shows 59% have already faced business crises due to AI hallucinations or...
The Fifth Circuit rejected the DEA’s long‑standing reading of the pharmacist’s “corresponding responsibility” and “usual course of professional practice” regulations, ruling that liability requires proof a prescription was invalid when issued and that the pharmacist actually knew it was invalid....
Kenya and Uganda are overhauling Sacco regulations after a series of collapses and fraud that have eroded member confidence. In Kenya, the Kuscco scandal exposed a $103 million loss, prompting a committee to recommend raising the minimum membership to 100 and...
Thomas Goldstein, co‑founder of SCOTUSblog and former Supreme Court litigator, was found guilty on 12 of 16 tax‑fraud counts tied to undisclosed high‑stakes poker winnings. A federal jury concluded he deliberately concealed income and filed false tax returns over several...
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration’s policy of deporting noncitizens to third countries without notice or a chance to contest. The ruling requires meaningful notice and an opportunity to challenge removals, rejecting the government’s reliance...
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a wait‑and‑see stance on whether existing net‑neutrality rules apply to 5G network slicing, offering no immediate guidance. Telecom operators are urging the government to explicitly permit slicing, arguing it is essential...
This law, if passed, would immediately revoke CDLs for non citizens or those that don’t have lawful permanent residency or work permits. It wills be far more impactful to trucking capacity than any other action, largely because it is immediate and...
The UK’s £9.4B loss to deepfake-enabled fraud is not a headline, it’s a warning. AI-powered scams are scaling faster than legacy identity and compliance systems can adapt. If the US doesn’t harden digital onboarding, verification, and cross-sector fraud defenses now, the bill...
The Court of Appeal ruled that a £27,000 bill of costs remains valid even though the solicitor omitted the tick‑box confirming compliance with the indemnity principle. High Street Solicitors had signed and certified the bill, but left the specific box...
The Bank of England’s plan to cap stablecoin holdings is sparking an industry revolt BTW. £5,000 and £20,000 for individuals BTW. £1 million to £10 million for businesses. https://t.co/taO9by7gd2
The GENIUS Act rules just dropped 60 days for comments Digging in to this today
Professor Mimi Zou warns that the United Kingdom’s rapid lawtech expansion could stall if women remain under‑represented. The sector has grown more than 90% since 2020, driven by AI tools like ChatGPT and large‑language‑model platforms such as Harvey. Yet only...
RXO CEO: the compliance crack down is the biggest structural change to the U.S. carrier market since industry deregulation https://t.co/72I5GCAt7d
Trucking rates could enter a super cycle if The Dalilah Law passes in Congress. A doubling of trucking spot rates would be possible and the effects felt almost immediately with approx 20% of the truck driver population being...
Broadcasters are buoyed by FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s hints of relaxed ownership rules and a Trump endorsement of Nexstar’s $6 billion Tegna acquisition. Nexstar, Scripps and Sinclair all highlighted this regulatory optimism in recent earnings calls, stressing strategic M&A and operational...
Bipartisan House SS&T leadership has sent a ltr to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asking him to rescind the "Space Modernization" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) bc it goes beyond the FCC's regulatory authority over radiofrequency licenses. https://t.co/NHrYyotwoH
The Robertson Patman Act,, sometimes rumored to be dead, alive and kicking Costco (or sellers to Costco) in California
CRA International reported record Q3 2025 revenue of $185.9 million, up 10.8% year‑over‑year, driven by strong growth across seven of its eleven practices and a 30.3% surge in international revenue. Non‑GAAP net income, EPS and EBITDA all rose double‑digits, while utilization...
UN experts urged that upcoming seabed governance regulations, including deep‑sea mining rules, be anchored in international human‑rights and environmental law ahead of the International Seabed Authority's 31st session. They stressed state obligations to protect the climate system, prevent human‑rights harms,...
Colorado lawmakers advanced HB26-1134, the Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court bill, to require public defenders, ensure attorney access to case files, and mandate livestreamed municipal court hearings. The legislation responds to cases like a 30‑day jail sentence for a...
The Trump administration is pushing a draft funding agreement that would let its political appointees veto hires for editors‑in‑chief, CEOs, and board members at two U.S.-funded overseas broadcasters, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The proposal...
Senate Commerce will mark up the NASA authorization bill and the NOAA Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act on March 4, 10:00 am ET. (The latter was introduced today by Cruz & Cantwell: https://t.co/SOlKIgluOl)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information on a prospective rule called Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH), opening a 30‑day comment period after its Feb. 27 Federal Register publication. Simultaneously, CMS announced a...
On February 22, 2026 New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act. The changes add 32 hours of unpaid protected leave, expand qualifying reasons for leave, and grant 20 hours of paid prenatal leave, while scaling...
Federal prosecutors opened the Brooklyn trial of Pakistani national Asif Merchant, who faces terrorism and murder‑for‑hire charges for an alleged scheme to assassinate high‑profile U.S. officials, possibly former President Donald Trump. Prosecutors say Merchant tried to hire two undercover FBI...
