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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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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has revived the Justice Department’s appeal defending the Trump‑era executive orders that targeted four major law firms. Oral arguments are set for May 14, 2026, after the court granted the DOJ’s motion to keep the case alive. The four firms—Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, Perkins Coie and Susman Godfrey—must file briefs by March 27, with the DOJ responding by April 10. The dispute centers on whether a president can lawfully issue retaliatory orders against law firms as a core exercise of executive power.
Federal efforts to create a unified data‑privacy framework stalled as the American Privacy Rights Act failed to pass, leaving roughly 20 state laws in force. Experts warn that emerging state‑level quirks—such as Virginia’s notice‑consent model, Maryland’s data‑minimization focus, and New...
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously allowed Gabriel Olivier’s Section 1983 lawsuit to proceed, holding that a forward‑looking injunction does not fall under the Heck v. Humphrey bar. Olivier, a Mississippi street preacher, was convicted in 2021 for leaving a city‑designated...
The SEC and CFTC released a joint 68‑page crypto taxonomy, ending years of regulatory uncertainty. The guidance defines when a token sold under an investment contract can shed its security status, but offers no formal process for issuers to obtain...
A Seattle federal judge ruled that Potbelly Corp cannot invoke its Beazley Execuguard management‑liability policy for a wage‑transparency lawsuit under Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The court found the claim did not allege discrimination as defined in the policy,...
A federal appeals court upheld a lower‑court ruling that forces rapper Kidd Wes to pay $286,475 in legal fees after his copyright lawsuit against Childish Gambino’s 2018 hit “This Is America” failed. The court rejected Wes’s claim that Gambino copied...
On March 20, 2026, the Oklahoma Insurance Department revoked the license of Leslie Clark, a Stigler‑based insurance producer, and levied a $2,000 fine after an anti‑fraud investigation uncovered misappropriation of premium payments. Clark failed to appear at a Feb. 11 show‑cause...
On March 12, 2026 the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a staff advisory clarifying how event contracts may be listed and traded on prediction markets. The agency also released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, indicating plans for a full regulatory framework....
The Texas Railroad Commission secured EPA approval to issue Class VI carbon‑storage permits, shifting authority from the federal level to the state. This primacy is intended to streamline applications, with a $50,000 filing fee, an annual $50,000 idle‑well charge, and a...
Reddit $RDDT gets significant win against Anthropic The Court tentatively agreed that Reddit’s claims are "qualitatively different" from copyright infringement. Specifically, the judge noted that the claims arise from alleged:Violations of contractual restrictions on how and why data is accessed.Technical...
39% cap waiver is going to get litigated, I guess. Not sure what an Obama judge will say. Wait, actually I do know. Loper is a good point; MQD, probably not in play. IMO: Prof. Terry has a severe case...
A Florida appellate court ruled that a tetraplegic worker’s trip to New York to visit family does not qualify as medically necessary under workers’ compensation law, so the insurer is not required to cover travel costs. The insurer had already...
A federal appellate court has agreed to review a lower‑court ruling that could force Meta Platforms to face user lawsuits over fraudulent Facebook ads. The dispute began with a 2021 class‑action claim that users, including Oregon resident Christopher Calise, lost...
The FDIC has rescinded its 2009 rule that barred private‑equity firms and other non‑bank entities from bidding on failed banks. The change, prompted by the rapid failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic in 2023, is intended...
World Water Day has highlighted a mounting sewage crisis in England, where 450,000 raw sewage discharges were logged in 2024. The scandal is tied to the 1989 privatisation of water utilities, which treats water as a commodity and leaves pollution...
U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services exceeded its authority when it issued a December declaration deeming gender‑affirming treatments unsafe for youth. The decision, brought by a coalition of 19 states and the...
The Philippines’ anti‑political dynasty bill aims to disperse family‑controlled seats, but empirical evidence shows such bans rarely boost programmatic parties or governance quality. Studies reveal dynasties simply substitute relatives—often women—to retain power, while interest groups re‑consolidate influence elsewhere. Experts argue...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has drafted a memorandum circular that would cap broker‑directors' service on exchange boards at a cumulative ten years, with a mandatory two‑year cooling‑off after five years. Major business groups—including the Management...
The article highlights a recent AI‑generated political attack ad that used a deep‑fake voice and image of Democratic Senate candidate James Tallarico, underscoring the rise of synthetic media in elections. Since the author’s last review, more than 20 additional states...
Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s Northback Holdings has filed a $2 billion claim against the Canadian government under the CPTPP’s investor‑state dispute settlement mechanism. The claim arises from Canada’s refusal to approve the Grassy Mountain metallurgical‑coal project, which Rinehart says violates...
Bennett Thrasher announced the addition of Matt Pellegrom as an international tax partner in its Atlanta office, bolstering the firm’s cross‑border capabilities. The hire follows a wave of partner moves across the accounting sector, including new tax partners at Weaver and...
Washington’s legislature approved the state’s first personal income tax, imposing a 9.9% rate on earnings above $1 million. The tax applies the same $1 million exemption to individuals, couples and domestic partners, creating the nation’s steepest marriage penalty. A married duo earning...
The UK Employment Rights Act is being updated, lowering the union recognition threshold and granting on‑site access. From 6 April 2026 unions need only 2‑10% membership to force statutory recognition, and a simple majority in ballots suffices. The reforms have already...
Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) has asked a judge to enforce a $660,000 settlement it says was agreed with three former employees over unpaid overtime claims. The workers’ attorneys dispute the existence of any settlement and have moved to sanction EPM...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering radiology, yet U.S. malpractice law still places physicians at the center of liability, even when AI tools err. Recent studies show jurors are more likely to hold radiologists responsible if they contradict an AI system,...
Former Syrian Air Force Intelligence colonel Salem Michel Al‑Salem appeared in London facing murder and torture charges tied to the 2011 Damascus protests. The Westminster Magistrates Court sent the case to the Old Bailey, marking the UK’s first prosecution for...
UPDATE: At 1:13am ET this morning, Gill's lawyers submitted a heated motion to the court, saying Krafton must explain why it shouldn't be sanctioned. Peeved at Krafton confirming "May" to IGN, then PC Gamer and Kotaku Says Gill hadn't had a...
Section 702 of the FISA, which permits warrantless collection of foreign communications, is set to sunset on April 20 unless Congress acts. Rep. Darin LaHood, chair of the House Intelligence Committee’s NSA subcommittee, urged an 18‑month “clean” reauthorization aligned with...
A man spends 170 days in a high-security jail. When he finally walks out, he doesn't ask for revenge. He asks for a deal. Last weekend, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was suddenly released from prison. For nearly 6 months, he was locked up...
Wall Street hates the Paramount-Warner deal. There's a shareholder derivative lawsuit here against the Ellisons, or maybe the deal doesn't even go through. https://t.co/ek5wSMzOXW https://t.co/fqN6mZnTz9
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) announced it will not adopt the sweeping age‑rating changes introduced by Pan‑European Games Information (PEGI), citing potential confusion for consumers. PEGI’s new framework, effective June, expands ratings to cover paid random items, time‑limited offers,...
“Public relations firm Global Situation Room on Thursday sent a cease and desist letter to Polymarket over the prediction market's planned bar pop-up in Washington. Polymarket has dubbed the bar "The Situation Room," which the consulting firm's attorney said infringes...
The offices of the state AGs and DirecTV said their lawsuits seeking to block the Nexstar-Tegna merger will continue to move forward, notwithstanding Nexstar’s announcement that the deal has closed. https://t.co/2Y4mvyhfS4 via @variety
Athletes First and Entrepreneur Media are launching The Summit, an invite‑only three‑day event in Park City, Utah, that brings NFL athletes together with founders and investors. The gathering, scheduled for June 15‑17, blends immersive experiences—such as a Navy SEAL‑led training...
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, alongside Roxbury Township, filed a federal lawsuit on March 20 to block the conversion of a 470,000‑square‑foot warehouse into a 1,500‑person ICE detention center. The complaint alleges violations of the National Environmental Policy Act,...
The Supreme Court of Canada released its 2025 Year in Review to mark its 150th anniversary, highlighting key decisions and statistical trends. Self‑represented litigant filings rose to 37 percent of leave applications, up from 31 percent in 2024. The Court received 517...
BaFin announced immediate changes to its administrative practice for attributing and disclosing voting rights under the German Securities Trading Act, aligning the "acting in concert" definition with the EU Transparency Directive after the EU Court’s February 2026 ruling. The regulator...
Apple’s new MacBook Neo, priced at €699, is the most repairable Mac in 15 years, featuring a glue‑free design and standard screws for easy battery removal. The model is a direct response to the EU Right‑to‑Repair Directive, which becomes fully...
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act 2025, which will replace the 1961 law on April 1 2026. The new act trims the text from 5.12 lakh words and 819 sections to 2.6 lakh words and 536 sections, aiming for clearer rules...
Vincent Bollor, controlling shareholder of Bollore Group, will stand trial on political corruption charges linked to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011. Prosecutors allege he provided discounted communications services through Havas to two presidential candidates in...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dismissed RWE Clean Energy's complaint that PJM Interconnection violated cost‑allocation rules after the project’s upgrade estimate ballooned from $1.25 million to nearly $72 million, prompting the developer to withdraw a 125‑MW solar‑battery project. At the same...
Darts prodigy Luke Littler, now 19, has applied to trademark his facial likeness with the UK Intellectual Property Office to shield his £20 million endorsement portfolio from AI‑generated deepfakes. IP lawyers praise the proactive step as an expansion of traditional name...
Finance leaders entering 2026 face expanding regulatory expectations and more intricate operational risks. A Controllers Council webinar highlighted that compliance now spans tax, data governance, AI‑driven processes, and industry‑specific rules. Panelists urged finance teams to shift from reactive checklists to...
The Supreme Court will hear Flowers Foods v. Brock, questioning whether “last‑mile” drivers who deliver goods within a single state but are part of an interstate shipment are exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act. The case pits Flowers Foods, which...
On March 19, FCC Media Bureau Chief Erin Boone issued a 40‑page Memorandum Opinion and Order that effectively rewrote the 2004 local television ownership rules. The order granted Nexstar Media Group's merger with TEGNA, providing waivers and divestiture commitments that...
In Burnley v. Valentin, the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that an audio recording alleged to be a deepfake was authentic and admissible. The court relied on sworn declarations from Walburn and Roskam to satisfy Federal Rule of Evidence 901(a)...
Why is the US so hell bent on not enforcing voter id? Seems so backward to not require proof of citizenship for voting
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has opened an enforcement investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited (MFS), a firm registered under Annex 1 and supervised solely for compliance with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer)...
Personal injury plaintiffs in San Diego must navigate the discovery phase, a pre‑trial exchange of evidence that includes interrogatories, document production, requests for admission, and depositions. The article breaks down each component, emphasizing the need for thorough, honest responses and...
China Evergrande’s liquidators have scheduled a court hearing with PwC in Hong Kong’s High Court for May 18, 2026, marking the first public session of a lawsuit filed in March 2024. The creditors’ representatives allege that PwC’s mainland affiliate was negligent and...
