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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
Indiana Governor signed House Bill 1052, banning internet‑based sweepstakes‑style gaming products statewide effective July 1 2026. The law defines a sweepstakes game by its online availability, dual‑currency model, and simulation of casino, lottery or sports wagering. Violations attract civil penalties up to $100,000, but no criminal charges. Unlike similar statutes in California or New Jersey, HB 1052 limits liability to the operators themselves, excluding payment processors and other ancillary service providers.
Several state broadband associations -- plus @NEWSMAX -- today asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block @NXSTMediaGroup-@TEGNA merger, which closed on March 19, 2026, the same day the $6.2 billion deal was approved by the...
In‑house counsel Tig Pocock outlines ten essential expectations for external lawyers, emphasizing business alignment, concise communication, and decisive advice. He stresses the need for early risk disclosure, realistic timelines, and transparent fee estimates to avoid surprises. The piece also highlights...
Kenya has launched a public consultation on its draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations for 2026, aiming to operationalise the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act of 2025. The proposals require crypto firms to obtain licences, disclose ownership, meet capital and...
The Problem With Using A Deferred Sales Trust To Defer Taxes On A Business Sale: Closer scrutiny of the DST strategy raises significant red flags that aren't included in the sales pitch. The characteristic that is needed to make DSTs work...
The requested story about the NCAA suing DraftKings for March Madness trademark infringement cannot be written because none of the provided sources contain details of such a lawsuit.
Jamie Borne, a New Orleans resident, was arrested on 40 counts of child pornography possession and for owning a child‑sex doll. He told investigators he was a programmer at Roblox, a claim the gaming platform promptly denied. The arrest follows...
The article dissects Jeffrey Epstein’s post‑mortem financial architecture, revealing a web of offshore LLCs, trusts, and layered property holdings that kept his operations alive after his death. Central to this network was the 1953 US Virgin Islands trust, overseen by...
The IRS released its 2026 tax rule overhaul, driven by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last year. Key changes include higher income thresholds for the top brackets, revised required minimum distribution (RMD) ages, and a modest increase to...
Rosen Law Firm has filed a securities class‑action lawsuit on behalf of investors who bought Gartner, Inc. common stock between February 4 2025 and February 2 2026. The complaint alleges Gartner made false or misleading statements about its consulting‑revenue and contract‑value growth rates, causing...
Recent federal indictments of MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase and NBA player Terry Rozier have reignited concerns over gambling corruption in professional sports. The U.S. sports‑betting market reached $165 billion in 2025, while leagues derive over $1 billion annually from gambling partnerships and...
Compliance startup Delve, backed by Y Combinator and a $32 million Series A, faces accusations from an anonymous Substack author that it supplied fabricated evidence to claim customers were fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant. The post alleges Delve generated fake audit reports,...
SEBI released a consultation paper to overhaul nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual‑fund folios, simplifying required details to just the nominee's name, relationship and, for minors, date of birth. The paper withdraws the earlier provision that allowed nominees to...
The CFTC released FAQs on March 20, 2026 clarifying how registered firms can use cryptocurrency as collateral in futures, swaps and clearing activities. FCMs may accept qualified non‑security crypto—primarily Bitcoin, Ether and payment stablecoins—subject to haircuts, a three‑month limitation, and weekly WinJammer...
Generative AI is rapidly entering core business functions, promising massive economic gains. Analysts estimate it could add almost $7 trillion to global GDP and boost productivity by 1.5 percentage points over ten years. Adoption is soaring, with over one‑third of firms already...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the El Monte Union High School District to address years of mishandled sexual harassment, assault and abuse complaints. The agreement imposes a four‑year corrective plan, a DOJ‑approved compliance coordinator, and a centralized...
The Pan African Lawyers Union (Palu) has petitioned the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights for an advisory opinion to cement women’s inheritance rights across the continent. The lobby argues that customary, religious and some statutory laws in 18...
The Supreme Court’s recent Learning Resources decision produced a fractured opinion on tariff authority, exposing divergent views on the scope of Article I delegation. The split signals a potential recalibration of the Major Questions Doctrine, extending its reach beyond trade into...
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the federal charges against the Louisville police officers alleged to have falsified a search warrant in the 2020 Breonna Taylor raid. The move, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western...
Two new class‑action lawsuits have been filed that closely echo Epic Systems’ earlier litigation tactics, targeting Health Gorilla and its network partners after a massive data breach. The first case, Lott v. Health Gorilla, was lodged by an Illinois plaintiff...
French prosecutors allege Elon Musk encouraged sexualised deepfakes on X’s AI chatbot Grok to artificially boost the platform’s valuation ahead of a June 2026 IPO. The bot generated roughly three million non‑consensual images, including depictions of minors, after users prompted...
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Chennai has ordered Veranda Learning Solutions (VLS) to call a shareholder meeting to approve the demerger of its commerce arm, J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited (JSCEL). The meeting is scheduled for April 24,...
Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda used the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to argue that the SEC’s role should center on preserving investor choice rather than imposing prescriptive mandates. He linked the founding principle of the "pursuit of happiness"...
Parents often assume relatives can automatically care for children in emergencies, but schools and medical providers require a formal legal document. A Delegation of Parental Authority, similar to a durable power of attorney, lets parents name a trusted adult to...
The CFTC issued a no‑action relief letter to Phantom, allowing the crypto wallet to serve as a consumer interface for regulated derivatives without registering as an introducing broker. The relief separates interface risk from market risk, requiring registered futures commission...
On March 19, 2026, Judge Scott L. Palk adopted Report and Recommendation 15 and granted the petition in part in the case Baez‑Santos v. Siegel. The order requires the respondents to certify compliance by filing a detailed status report within ten...
The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota adopted Report and Recommendation 14 and partially granted Petition 1 in Sanchez‑Hernandez v. Noem. The order compels the state respondents to certify compliance and to file a status report within ten business...
On March 19, 2026, Chief Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti issued an order denying Kelvin Renard Taylor's motion for early termination of his supervised release and probation. The court affirmed that Taylor must continue serving the remainder of his supervised release...
The federal district court in Oklahoma issued two key orders in the Federated Service Insurance Company v. Orrklahoma West LLC case. On September 29, 2025, the court denied an eight‑count motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, labeling the motion...
Alabama’s Surface Mining Commission announced it will require only the Oak Grove mine to submit updated methane‑monitoring plans, rolling back a federal‑mandated requirement that applied to all underground coal mines in the state. The change follows a six‑month deadline extension...
Perkins Coie will host a CLE‑accredited International Data Center Day webinar series on March 25, 2026, featuring five sessions that tackle legal and operational risks in AI‑driven data center projects. The agenda covers corruption exposure, supply‑chain resilience, power infrastructure for AI scale,...
The Financial Action Task Force’s new report confirms India’s concerns that offshore virtual‑asset service providers (VASPs) pose a systemic risk to the country’s crypto market. These non‑compliant platforms exploit domestic payment rails, bypass KYC, and avoid registration under India’s AML/CFT...
India’s Supreme Court has set aside criminal proceedings against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, quashing a copyright infringement case linked to his 2016 film Kahaani 2. The bench found the plaintiff’s complaint baseless, noting no substantive comparison between the alleged script “Sabak” and...
Mike Davis, a prominent MAGA‑aligned lobbyist, allegedly pressured Department of Justice officials to fast‑track antitrust approvals, bypassing normal review procedures. His tactics were instrumental in securing a settlement for Live Nation, allowing the concert‑promotion giant to avoid a prolonged merger...
Federal student loan debt now exceeds $1.8 trillion, with one in six U.S. adults carrying balances and a 10 % delinquency rate projected for 2025. The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cap borrowing amounts and eliminate the Grad PLUS program, effectively ending the...
The ITU is a UN treaty organization which has zero power to create or enforce rules. Regulators from specific countries (eg FCC) are tasked with enforcement. The treaties never contemplated tens of thousands of satellites in a small number of...
WOW SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he's eliminating impractical rules to "advance, clarify, and transform" financial markets. SEC Chair Gensler would just sue good actors in crypto instead. This is leadership https://t.co/mdYAtTEVDv
The Commercial Court overturned GAFTA’s award in Olam Global Agri v Holbud, finding Olam’s force‑majeure claim invalid and confirming Holbud’s repudiatory breach. The court held that Holbud must prove it could have performed the contract to recover damages, and that...
JetBlue Pilots Sue To Stop The United Partnership — Claiming It Violates Their Contract - View from the Wing https://t.co/wf5nzIHtpu
‘… to state the obvious, obtaining and attempting to obtain information is what journalists do. A primary way in which journalists obtain information is by asking questions.’ Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism https://t.co/dpHde6FvrN
Recent New York workers‑comp rulings sharpen the limits on carrier liability and penalties. The Court of Appeals in Gonzalez held that attorneys cannot recover fees on late‑fee penalties, preserving the 20% surcharge for carriers. The 3rd Department upheld a $145,000...
SEC, CFTC issue joint crypto taxonomy and investment contract interpretation - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise https://t.co/wVm32xdz4W https://t.co/PH70OjC3lc
what if i told you there’s a relatively simple fix to this mess and it involves ensuring the law is easily available and free to all citizens on the internet?
The author reflects on a multi‑firm, multi‑practice legal career, distilling four lessons: engage recruiters only when truly considering a move, trust mentors who prioritize your interests, let evolving client needs shape your practice, and continuously expand beyond your comfort zone....
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is hearing J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction, a dispute that could redefine how the state’s Prompt Payment Act (PPA) is applied to high‑value private construction projects. The PPA automatically deems payment applications approved when...
Virginia's General Assembly passed Senate Bill 170, which will become law pending the governor's signature, and dramatically narrows the enforceability of non‑compete agreements unless severance is disclosed. The bill renders any non‑compete unenforceable for employees terminated without cause who receive...
A Chicago jury rejected former manager Pat Corcoran’s $3.8 million claim against Chance the Rapper, finding no enforceable oral "sunset" agreement. The jury also upheld Chance’s 2021 countersuit for fiduciary breach, but awarded only $35 in damages, far below the $1 million...
Nordeco, a long‑standing electric cooperative in Davao, retains franchise rights until 2028 on the mainland and 2033 on Samal Island, giving it legal standing to challenge Davao Light’s asset takeover. A recent court ruling granted Davao Light temporary possession of...
#WhosNext? Judges? Court clerks? Judges in England and Wales Given Cautious Approval to Use #AI. (TIME) https://t.co/fSeIRgQLxq https://t.co/MT0oXidgKn
The Supreme Court held a bar memorial honoring the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, celebrating her trailblazing role as the first woman on the high court. Colleagues highlighted her pragmatic, consensus‑building jurisprudence and described her as the embodiment of the...
