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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
A Florida beneficiary alleges the trustee of his mother’s $1 million estate coerced a will change, paid herself, and ignored the beneficiary’s entitlement to half the assets. The beneficiary’s attorney, who billed a 40% contingency that later rose to 70%, demanded a $240,000 lien and refused to act without higher fees, effectively extorting the client. After arbitration awarded the beneficiary a repayment of $350,000 in legal fees, the trustee filed a late appeal, further delaying resolution. The case highlights systemic failures in fiduciary oversight and attorney fee regulation.
Today marks 16 years since the attempt to trademark 'SEO' was blocked. @Rhea spent two years and ~$17,000 fighting Jason Gambert, who essentially wanted control over who could sell SEO™ as a service. People fairly new to SEO might not know about...
Senator Jim Banks introduced “Dalilah’s Law,” requiring all CDL holders to be recertified by their state within six months and prohibiting licenses for non‑citizens, permanent residents, or certain visa holders. The bill links compliance to federal highway and bridge funding,...
The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals upheld the VA’s use of NAICS code 621512 – Diagnostic Imaging Centers – for a teleradiology contract, rejecting Tribal Providers’ push to reclassify it as 621111 – Offices of Physicians. The appellant failed to meet the pre‑ponderance‑of‑evidence burden...
The FCC has approved Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of four Bakersfield radio stations from Alpha Media, finalizing a debt‑assumption merger announced in November 2025. The regulatory clearance removes the final hurdle for Connoisseur to integrate the assets into its portfolio. This...
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has agreed to a £20 million settlement with Ofgem after failures at the Harker 132 kV substation were traced to inadequate monitoring, maintenance and repair of civil assets between 2016 and 2021. The payment will be placed...
New York lawmakers have introduced the SAFE Platforms Act, which would require social‑media companies to strengthen fraud‑reporting tools, disclose advertisers' legal identities and implement a know‑your‑customer (KYC) verification for advertisers and payment methods. The bill aims to curb online scams...
The Delhi High Court dismissed Parle Products’ appeal against the Registrar’s order that granted the “20‑20” trademark to Avon Agro Industries for coffee, tea, biscuits and related items. The court ruled that Parle’s earlier use and registration do not bar...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the Department of Public Safety illegally barred religious advertisements in the state Driver's Handbook. The handbook, however, contains no ads at all, and DPS confirmed it has never accepted advertising. Lacking...
Middle‑market M&A deals often unravel after the term sheet when due diligence uncovers gaps in EBITDA assumptions, contract assignability, and operational compliance. The article outlines five recurring post‑LOI breakdowns, including fragile financing and seller unpreparedness, that can derail transactions despite...
Kurin, Inc. secured a victory in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed a district‑court ruling that its Lock technology does not infringe Magnolia Medical Technologies' patents. The appellate decision removes legal uncertainty and validates...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review into heating‑oil pricing after the Middle East conflict drove wholesale oil costs higher. Around 1.5 million UK homes, mainly in rural areas and Northern Ireland, rely on heating oil, making price...
Tefaf Maastricht is the first major European fair to operate under the EU Cultural Goods Regulation, which mandates detailed documentation for cultural items over 250 years old. Dealers, customs officials and shippers report confusion over the law’s scope, leading to seizures...
Mizuho Financial Group has chosen FIS Balance Sheet Manager to meet Japan’s upcoming IFRS 9 reporting requirements. The platform automates expected credit loss calculations, scenario modeling and balance‑sheet analytics, reducing manual effort and error risk. By integrating these capabilities, Mizuho aims...
Smartmatic has filed a motion to dismiss a superseding indictment that accuses its UK parent, SGO Corporation, of FCPA violations, money‑laundering and bribery linked to a 2025 Philippines election official. The indictment is notable as the first corporate FCPA criminal...
The PM Law network, an umbrella of 11 firms with over 600 staff, has entered formal winding‑up after liquidators were appointed for several constituent companies. The flagship PM Law Ltd reported £3.6 million in debts, including nearly £3 million owed to Virgin Bank,...
The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing missed deadlines and problematic redactions under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. DOJ failed to meet...
Federal judge in Sacramento sentenced Ari Lauer, the outside counsel for DC Solar, to more than 11 years in prison for his role in a $912 million Ponzi scheme. Lauer pleaded guilty to 23 counts, including bank and wire fraud, just...
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) approved binding commitments from infrastructure manager RFI, granting SNCF Passenger Italy a minimum access package of 18 high‑speed train paths per day on the Turin‑Milan‑Rome and Turin‑Milan‑Venice corridors for ten years. The decision follows an...
A Lex Machina study shows U.S. federal employment litigation hit a seven‑year high in 2025, with 26,635 lawsuits – a 10 % increase over 2024. The surge was driven by a 42 % jump in disability‑accommodation claims and a 16 % rise in discrimination...
The Reason podcast episode "Free Speech Unmuted" examines whether the FCC will revive a broad interpretation of the Equal Time Rule, potentially reshaping political broadcasting. Host Vy Nguyen and legal scholar Stuart Benjamin discuss if broadcast television should retain its...
Canadian Lawyer released its 2026–27 ranking of top labour and employment law boutiques, highlighting firms that blend dispute management with strategic advisory. The list—Crawford Munroe Thomson, Harris & Company, and Sherrard Kuzz—earned recognition through 394 reader votes, peer surveys, and...
Canadian Lawyer’s 2026‑27 survey highlighted the nation’s leading labour and employment boutiques, chosen by 394 votes and peer insight. Demand for labour‑law counsel rose 4% year‑over‑year, outpacing the broader market, as legislation tightens around gig‑workers, non‑compete clauses and expanded leave....
McGuireWoods announced the addition of Gary Leung, former SEC Los Angeles regional director, and Jodi Lopez, a nationally recognized accountant and auditor defense lawyer, as partners in its Los Angeles office. The hires expand the firm’s securities enforcement and regulatory counseling capabilities....
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has introduced a sector‑led collective licensing scheme that lets AI companies legally access copyrighted works in exchange for licence fees. The first phase invites publishers to opt‑in, creating a structured market for AI training data that...
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected Zoe's appeal and reaffirmed its decision that the company's Daily30+ ad misled consumers with “whole‑food supplement” and “just real food” claims. The ASA argued that ingredients such as chicory‑root inulin and nutritional‑yeast...
Outstanding WSJ story on the explosion of ABA/autism therapy -fueled by lax Medicaid payment and often non-existent compliance policies, $20/hr RBTs credentialed after a 40-hour online course, and annual staff churn of 50–100%. Our “pay and chase” reimbursement system assumes...
Shareholder activism in life sciences has surged, with more than 320 public campaigns launched since 2020, driven by pre‑revenue business models and binary valuation tied to clinical milestones. Activists target roughly 75% of biotech firms that are still pre‑revenue, pressuring...
Scality announced a $100,000 cyber guarantee for its Artesca storage line, promising payment if an external attack destroys or encrypts data. The company markets the guarantee as simple and accessible, but the fine‑print limits coverage to external incidents, requires a...
The court dismissed Dustin Donley Construction Services LLC’s claims against John Doe Defendants 1‑4 without prejudice, then stayed the case and compelled arbitration for the claims against ASC Group, LLC. On March 3, 2026 the court denied motions to dismiss the remaining...
The United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma issued a series of orders in Mak v. Dunham et al spanning from September 2024 to March 2026. The plaintiff received a 60‑day extension to serve John Doe defendants, while Defendant Theodore...
Global Brother SRL has initiated a lawsuit against Johnson et al in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, docket number 25‑335. The filing, dated March 9, 2026, is publicly available through the Government Publishing Office’s online...
The federal case Jones et al v. Comanche County Facilities Authority centers on multiple motions to dismiss filed by the county board and the facilities authority. A July 10 2025 magistrate report recommended denying the board’s dismissal request, while a February 3 2026 report...
The federal court denied Chris Elroy Loveless’s request to proceed in forma pauperis and ordered him to pay a $5 filing fee. After the fee remained unpaid, the court dismissed his habeas corpus petition without prejudice, citing a failure to...
The Department of Administrative Operations (DAO) has maintained a rigorous schedule of policy revisions since its inception in July 2017. The most recent overhaul on 11 March 2026 refreshed eight core policies, including complaints, conflict of interest, quality assurance, reasonable adjustment, safeguarding,...
Venture capital firm Decasonic partnered with Norton Rose Fulbright to secure patent protection for its agentic AI platform. Lead attorney John McBride guided the firm through the filing process, emphasizing the strategic importance of intellectual property in emerging AI technologies....
A federal jury in Pennsylvania convicted former Corsa Coal vice‑president Charles Hunter Hobson on two FCPA counts, conspiracy, money‑laundering and wire‑fraud charges, despite the 2025 Trump‑era pause on FCPA enforcement. The DOJ completed its review and proceeded, emphasizing that bribery...
The New Hampshire House approved the Countering Hate And Revolutionary Leftist Indoctrination in Education Act, known as the CHARLIE Act, which bars teachers from covering critical race theory, LGBTQ+ topics, and concepts deemed Marxist. The legislation also permits parents to...
UK's Financial Conduct Authority has placed stringent restrictions on Sendsii Ltd, prohibiting the firm from engaging in any regulated activity. The action follows a First Supervisory Notice issued after HM Revenue and Customs suspended the company's registration on October 9,...
Mayer Brown has recruited six partners from McGuireWoods, including trial lawyer Yasser Madriz and labor specialist Meghaan Madriz, to bolster its energy practice in Houston and Washington, D.C. The hires expand the firm’s Houston roster to 65 lawyers and 27...
Homeland Security Investigations raided Bright Future Healthier You, a Somali‑owned behavioral health firm in Lewiston, after a federal probe uncovered a multi‑million‑dollar Medicaid interpreter fraud and tax scheme. The company billed MaineCare for interpretation services, receiving about $15.58 million between 2019...
A.I. Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety Parents who lost children to chatbot interactions are joining social media safety campaigns. Megan Garcia sued Google and Character. AI in 2024 after her son Sewell died. Advocacy groups are pressing...
Scoop: REI has told staff it plans to cut pay for future hires and reduce benefits for current staff. REI has also told its union, UFCW, that it plans to unilaterally impose terms from its final offer at recently-unionized stores. Union...
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a 42‑year‑old DACA recipient, was deported to Mexico in February 2026 despite holding active DACA protection. Her attorneys filed a federal lawsuit demanding her immediate return, arguing the removal violated due process because she never...
JUST IN: Binance files complaint against The WSJ over article alleging $1B linked to sanctioned Iran entities, calling the report inaccurate and ignoring its compliance reforms. Source: Binance https://t.co/QUTk9AEQ9Q
Never recruited a wakili before eeeiii this " Advocate of the high court of Kenya'' thing is a serious thing yho. Poleni Loyas😂😂😂
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority approved amendments to its Capital Market Institutions Regulations, establishing a formal regulatory framework for robo‑advisory services. The rules apply to licensed institutions managing investments and require advance CMA notification, algorithmic oversight, diversification standards, detailed disclosures,...
BoE's Sarah Breeden currently doing a sterling job explaining to Lord Davies on the Financial Services Regulation Committee why money earned by the BoE on prospective stablecoin deposits wouldn't just disappear from the system. https://t.co/bdMoke431Y
Finding a buyer for a small law firm is far more challenging than the industry narrative suggests. The market is immature, with most retiring boomers selling internally or to local competitors, while few listings appear on public platforms. Private‑equity interest...
In January 2026 the Dubai Financial Services Authority released a cross‑sector thematic review examining how Authorised Firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre identify, manage and monitor conflicts of interest. The review uncovered significant variability in standards across governance, identification,...
