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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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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, 81, is confronting federal sex‑trafficking charges that allege he exploited aspiring male models while leading the retailer. A defense psychologist highlighted a prison tape where Jeffries told doctors, “better find me incompetent,” bolstering claims of severe cognitive decline. Prosecutors counter with their own medical assessments, asserting he understands the charges and can assist his defense. A three‑day competency hearing begins, with jury selection slated for late October.
Hercules Capital, a $5.7 billion‑asset Business Development Company, was hit with a securities class‑action lawsuit after a short‑seller report alleged the firm overstated its due‑diligence and loan‑valuation processes. The report claimed the lender copied investments from Google Ventures and relied on...
Canadian Lawyer has opened nominations for its 17th annual Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers 2026, recognizing leaders across five distinct categories: Human Rights, Business, In‑house, Changemakers, and Government. Nominations are accepted until Friday, April 17, after which qualifying candidates move to a...
NetChoice has filed a friend‑of‑the‑court brief supporting Meta Platforms’ petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Vermont Supreme Court ruling that affirmed state jurisdiction over the company. Vermont sued Meta, alleging that Instagram’s design deliberately creates addictive usage...
Buc‑ee’s filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Ohio’s Mickey Mart, now rebranding as “Mickey’s,” alleging that the chain’s cartoon moose logo and red‑dominant branding closely mimic Buc‑ee’s beaver emblem. The complaint, lodged on Feb. 18 in the Northern District of...
A judge ordered a wrongfully deported DACA recipient returned because the law protects her. She didn’t choose to come here, built her life here, and has a U.S. citizen child. That matters. You can’t punish people for choices they didn’t...
Employers increasingly use biometric technologies—fingerprint time clocks, facial recognition, and dash‑cam scanning—to boost security and efficiency. However, three states (Illinois, Texas, Washington) have enacted biometric privacy statutes that mandate employee notice, written consent, and strict data handling protocols. Illinois' Biometric...
Margaret Ryan, the former head of the SEC’s Enforcement Division, resigned amid escalating clashes with Trump‑appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins and other Republican commissioners. Ryan had pushed for more aggressive enforcement, targeting high‑profile figures such as Elon Musk and Justin...
On March 13, 2026 the USPTO released supplemental guidance that expands design‑patent protection to computer‑generated icons, GUIs, and projected or holographic interfaces. The new rules eliminate the requirement to depict a physical screen in drawings, allowing claims to focus on...
A coalition of eight preservation groups has sued the Trump administration over the planned two‑year closure and renovation of the Kennedy Center. The plaintiffs argue the renovation could involve demolition and structural changes without required reviews by the National Capital...
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the owner of a cluster of Spanish‑language evangelical stations, led by Maria Guel, to settle overdue regulatory fees or face revocation of KZAM‑FM’s broadcast license. The Wichita Falls Class A FM, purchased for $122,000 in...
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Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs has linked its Centralized Citizenship Management Information System with the National Identity Management Information System, creating a unified digital platform for citizenship certificates and national ID cards. The integration is live at 12 pilot service...
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A federal judge in Washington dismissed Tony Bobulinski’s defamation lawsuit against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. The court held that Hutchinson’s description of a folded paper or envelope handed to Bobulinski at a November 2020 Trump rally was an...
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its final report, outlining 23 immediate, 26 short‑term and four long‑term Calls to Action aimed at overhauling sport governance, safety and funding. Key recommendations include stronger federal oversight through regular audits, a...
Public‑finance law firms are facing a surge in lateral hiring competition, with firms like Nixon Peabody actively recruiting partners and associates to deepen their benches. Recruiters describe the market as “near‑unprecedented,” emphasizing attorneys who bring existing client relationships and niche expertise....
Tesla is being sued in Australia after selling its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software for about AU$10,100 (≈US$6,600) to owners of Model 3 and Y vehicles equipped with older HW3 hardware that cannot access the feature’s full capabilities. Owner Andy Young filed...
In June 2023 independent journalist Andrew Quemere sued Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan to compel the release of police officers' names and misconduct records. After a Superior Court order, Sullivan finally produced the Brady‑type documents on March 13, 2024—two and...
Eudia announced the launch of Expert Digital Twins, AI‑driven replicas of an organization’s top subject‑matter experts that codify decision logic for legal, risk, and compliance functions. The twins are built with proprietary MIND decision engines and promise expert‑grade accuracy, consistency,...
Minnesota prosecutors filed a lawsuit demanding access to evidence from three ICE shootings that occurred during an immigration‑enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis this year. Two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were fatally shot while protesting, and a Venezuelan man...
The Munich Local Division dismissed Emboline’s infringement claim against AorticLab, confirming that a medical device can still infringe a patent if the patented use is technically possible. However, the court added that for medical devices the infringing use must align...
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 946, legalizing the use of drones to locate feral hogs and easing trapping regulations. The legislation removes license requirements for hog trapping, provided captured animals are killed, and permits hunting from motor vehicles...
Republican Senator Rick Scott has filed a federal lawsuit against consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, alleging the company failed to protect his confidential tax return, which was leaked alongside those of President Trump and Elon Musk. The suit stems from...
The FDA issued a final rule on March 5, 2026 establishing a uniform 12‑digit National Drug Code (NDC) that will replace the current variable 10‑digit format, with an effective date of March 7, 2033 and a seven‑year preparation window followed by a three‑year transition...
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More than 60 Labour MPs have written to Ofcom, urging the regulator to issue specific guidance for online platforms to protect men and boys from harmful “manosphere” influencers. The MPs cite data showing 53% of 11‑to‑17‑year‑old boys encounter weekly gambling...
LEAP Legal Software’s 2026 Global Report shows Canadian law firms are leading the legal sector in adopting emerging technologies, especially AI. 75 percent of surveyed professionals say AI saves moderate to significant time, with 23 percent reporting a significant reduction—the highest worldwide....
The ABA TechShow 2026 launches Wednesday in Chicago, positioning itself as the premier gathering for legal‑tech professionals. The event features two high‑profile keynotes from Jordan Furlong and Nilay Patel, a Saturday rule‑of‑law session with three ABA presidents, and 47 educational...
ABA TechShow 2026 launches Wednesday in Chicago, featuring two marquee keynotes by Jordan Furlong and Nilay Patel. The agenda includes a Saturday rule‑of‑law session with three ABA presidents, 47 educational tracks, and more than 120 exhibitors. A startup pitch competition,...
CVS Health announced a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission concerning its insulin pricing practices. The agreement, negotiated by CVS’s pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, is modeled after the FTC’s recent deal with Express Scripts, a Cigna subsidiary. While the...
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has issued an open letter urging state attorneys general to tighten the recently announced Live Nation antitrust settlement. NITO highlights five critical gaps, including weak ticket‑data provisions, a limited 15% service‑fee cap only at amphitheaters,...
The White House issued an executive order, “Preserving America’s Game,” directing the FCC and Commerce Department to create an exclusive broadcast window for the Army‑Navy football game. The order seeks to prevent any college football postseason game, including College Football...
British singer‑songwriter FKA twigs has filed a lawsuit against indie duo The Twigs, seeking a jury trial after the band sent cease‑and‑desist letters demanding a seven‑figure settlement. The case revives a decade‑old dispute over the use of the “Twigs” name and pits...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened a consultation on its provisional decision regarding the veterinary services market. It has received written feedback from more than 70 respondents, ranging from large practice chains and professional bodies to consumer groups...
A comprehensive FAQ on AI‑assisted publishing released by legal analyst Jane Friedman outlines U.S. copyright rules, while Hachette withdraws the AI‑generated novel Shy Girl after readers denounce it. The twin developments underscore a clash between legal certainty and market acceptance.
Cardinal Compliance Consultants announced a March 17, 2026 launch of an adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification course for employers. The digital certification, valid for two years, is positioned as a tool to lower workplace injury costs and strengthen...
Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge extended the stay of CFFI Ventures’ CCAA restructuring until May 29, keeping the $1.4 billion (≈ $1.0 billion USD) debt under court protection. A monitor from FTI Consulting will re‑evaluate the company’s roughly $367 million (≈ $270 million USD) asset base,...
U.S. regulators have signaled tighter oversight of prediction markets while the Senate advances legislation to ban sports betting on platforms such as Polymarket. Exact provisions and timelines were not disclosed in the available sources.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled three rollout options for Scope 3 greenhouse‑gas reporting under the new SB 253 corporate climate law. Companies with over $1 billion in revenue must report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2026 and add Scope 3 disclosures starting in...
Connecticut's Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Senate Bill 397, allowing residents to sue ICE agents for rights violations and prohibiting ICE custody actions in schools, hospitals and houses of worship. Democrats highlighted the Minneapolis killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole...
A recent industry report warns that U.S. auto insurers seldom notify drivers of diminished‑value claims after accidents, creating an estimated $25 billion “blind spot.” The finding could spur regulatory scrutiny and push insurers to improve disclosure practices.
Chicago City Council voted to raise the city’s hotel occupancy tax from its current level to 19%, directing the additional revenue to a city‑wide tourism marketing fund. The move, aimed at boosting visitor numbers, will affect hotel operators and travelers...
Lucy Rigby, the UK economic secretary, announced at the ALFI conference that Britain will deepen regulatory cooperation with the EU while tailoring rules to support private‑market growth and digital innovation. The agenda includes modest tweaks to the UK’s AIFMD‑style regime,...
Construction firms are grappling with a workforce deficit that topped half a million workers in 2024, intensifying operational pressures and legal exposure. Overtime and wage‑hour violations rose 12% last year, with penalties exceeding $10,000 per infraction, while misclassification and immigration...
Philippine Stock Exchange chief Ramon Monzon said the SEC’s proposal to cap broker‑directors at a ten‑year cumulative term arrives at a precarious moment for the market, already grappling with economic headwinds and the Iran‑related oil price shock. The regulator is...
The FDA sent a March 13 warning letter to ImmunityBio, a company controlled by biotech magnate Patrick Soon‑Shiong, after finding multiple false and misleading statements about its bladder‑cancer drug Anktiva. The agency highlighted that television ads and a podcast claimed the...
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Jackson Lewis P.C. announced that veteran employment litigator Lori N. Brown has joined its Phoenix office as a principal. Brown brings more than 25 years of experience handling discrimination, wage‑hour, non‑compete and independent‑contractor disputes in state and federal courts. She...
British singer‑songwriter FKA twigs has filed a new lawsuit against the 1990s duo The Twigs to secure exclusive trademark rights to her stage name. The dispute dates back to 2013 when the duo challenged her use of "Twigs," prompting a $15,000...
