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Zohran Mamdani’s administration filed an appeal to the state’s highest court challenging the City Council’s authority to expand the CityFHEPS housing voucher program. The appeal contradicts Mamdani’s 2023 campaign promise to broaden vouchers, which currently serve 68,000 households and cost $1.8 billion annually. While the mayor seeks a sustainable, long‑term rental assistance model, housing advocates decry the litigation as a delay to urgent aid. A full expansion could add 47,000 households, pushing costs to $4 billion by 2030.
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) reported that limited resources and duplicated review steps have crippled the IRS’s partnership audit initiatives. A soft‑letter campaign to 483 large partnerships generated few usable responses, and the Large Partnership Compliance program...
South African composer Lebo M, famed for the opening chant in Disney’s The Lion King, has sued Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi for allegedly misrepresenting the song’s meaning on a podcast and in a stand‑up routine. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court, claims the...
Australia is consulting on new rules that would allow a temporary, roughly 30‑day delay in publicly disclosing serious cyber‑attacks on critical‑infrastructure operators, including ASX‑listed firms. The proposal aims to give entities time to mitigate threats without compromising national security or...
Tempo Music, which owns the rights to Bruno Mars' co‑writer Philip Lawrence, has filed a motion urging a federal judge to reject Miley Cyrus' request to dismiss the copyright lawsuit over her 2023 hit “Flowers.” The plaintiff claims the song...
The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to pay Michael Flynn $1.25 million to resolve his claim of wrongful prosecution. The settlement was filed in a Florida federal court, with both government and Flynn’s attorneys notifying the judge of the agreement....
A Salem‑based civil attorney, Bill Ghiorso, was hit with a record $10,000 fine after the Oregon Court of Appeals found his AI‑generated brief contained 15 fabricated citations and nine invented quotes. The judge noted the lawyer’s reliance on a paralegal’s...
KBR’s protest of NASA’s $1.8 billion COSMOS contract was rejected by the Government Accountability Office, leaving the award to the Ascend joint venture of Amentum and Aerodyne. The five‑year contract, with two optional extensions, supports command‑and‑control systems for Orion, the Space...
A federal judge in Fort Wayne dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Wells Fargo branch manager Timothy Poppens, who alleged reverse race and age discrimination and defamation. The court found Wells Fargo’s termination reasons—policy violations and failure to meet recruitment targets—substantiated and...
The Eastern District of Virginia ruled in SkyBell Technologies v. Alarm.com that the plaintiff’s trade‑secret claims were not time‑barred despite Alarm.com’s statute‑of‑limitations argument. SkyBell, which licensed its video‑doorbell technology to Alarm.com under a 2015 Development and Integration Agreement, terminated the...
The Federal Circuit reversed a district‑court ruling in Gramm v. Deere, holding that a structure can qualify as corresponding structure under 35 U.S.C. §112(f) even if the patent specification describes additional, unclaimed functions. The court clarified that indefiniteness analysis must focus...
California is advancing a bill that requires grocery stores to prominently display foods that are not ultraprocessed, using a new “California Certified” seal. The seal, modeled after the USDA Organic label, will be available to applicants starting June 2028 and...
Massachusetts courts have clarified that the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law imposes liability only on employer entities, not on individual officers or directors. A Superior Court ruling dismissed claims against individuals, while the Supreme Judicial Court affirmed that...
Wealthsimple, the Toronto‑based fintech valued at roughly $10 billion, secured initial approval from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to launch prediction‑market contracts linked to economic indicators, financial markets and climate trends. The clearance permits binary “yes‑or‑no” forecast contracts, though the...
The UK government’s starter guide outlines who must comply with sanctions, the types of measures—financial, trade, transport, immigration and director disqualification—and the reporting obligations for firms. It explains how designated persons and specified ships are identified, how asset freezes operate,...
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal overturned a trial award of $115,240 in damages to former VIC Progressive Diamond Drilling president Laura Araneda, finding her dismissal was justified. The court highlighted her secret launch of a competing firm, diversion of...
Ontario’s Divisional Court upheld a $25,436 judgment for a former general manager of Canada Suites, confirming his status as a dependent contractor after seven years of near‑exclusive work. The court rejected Canada Suites’ appeal on all four grounds, including alleged...
Hightower, a wealth‑management firm, is facing a class‑action lawsuit after a cyber‑criminal breach exposed the personal data of roughly 131,483 clients, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers. The suit, filed by former employee Elliott Adams in Illinois federal court,...
World Liberty Financial International (WLFI) introduced USD1, a Treasury‑Bill‑backed stablecoin, after the One Big Beautiful Bill and the GENIUS Act created a federal framework for digital‑asset trust charters. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved national trust charters...
Pritzker Hageman has filed two lawsuits alleging Legionnaires’ disease exposure at major hospitality properties. In Nevada, the firm sues The Grandview and South Point Hotel & Casino after a guest’s wrongful death linked to contaminated water systems. In Minnesota, a lawsuit targets...
The Pennsylvania House approved House Bill 1834 by a 104‑95 vote, directing the state Public Utility Commission to create temporary and permanent regulations for commercial data centers. The bill blocks utilities from passing data‑center‑related infrastructure and grid costs onto residential...
On 23 March 2026 the FCA unveiled a dedicated webpage outlining upcoming rules and guidance to curb non‑financial misconduct (NFM) such as bullying, harassment and violence. A new COCON 1.1.7FR rule will extend conduct‑rule coverage to work‑related NFM, while updated Fit‑and‑Proper (FIT)...
A Florida federal judge affirmed FINRA's $133 million arbitration award against Stifel, ending the firm's year‑long effort to overturn the penalty. The award relates to former broker Chuck Roberts' unsuitable structured‑note sales that harmed the Jannetti family, who originally sought $5 million....
The Supreme Court upheld Maharashtra’s right to withdraw electricity duty exemptions for captive power plants, overturning a 2009 Bombay High Court decision. The court validated state notifications from April 2000 and April 2001 but delayed implementation for one year to give firms...
NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce unveiled a proposal for an opt‑in Space Commerce Certification to streamline approval of novel on‑orbit activities such as satellite servicing, in‑space manufacturing, and lunar stations. The framework would coordinate existing agency approvals, applying a light‑touch...
The U.S. House passed H.R. 2247, the Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act, allowing pilots to present FAA‑issued airman and medical certificates digitally or on paper during inspections. The legislation mandates the FAA to develop authentication methods and issue a final rule...
Summer Mersinger of the Blockchain Association testified before the House Financial Services Committee, urging the SEC to classify decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols as infrastructure rather than financial intermediaries. The association argues that DeFi should receive tailored oversight that addresses traditional...
The Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled that the state workers’ compensation statute of limitations is tolled—meaning the two‑year clock stops—while an employee receives benefits and resumes one year after the last payment. This reinterpretation overturns decades of case...
Osmium Data Group warns that using US‑owned cloud providers for backups undermines European data‑sovereignty, even when the physical datacenter sits in the EU. The firm evaluated four source‑and‑destination scenarios, ranking a Europe‑owned source and datacenter as highest compliance, while a...
HM Treasury has published a Privacy Notice governing Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations requests, linking it to the Treasury’s Personal Information Charter. The notice outlines data‑protection standards, DPO contact information, and how requesters can exercise their rights....
Photographer Mike Disfarmer died in 1959 without a will, leaving thousands of glass‑plate negatives and modest cash. Decades later, his work resurfaced, sparking a legal battle between his distant heirs and the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation over copyright and reproduction...
Stifel Financial's bid to overturn a $133 million FINRA arbitration award was rejected by U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles, who confirmed the award tied to losses from former broker Chuck Roberts' structured‑note strategy. The judgment represents roughly 12% of Stifel's wealth‑division...
The U.S. House approved H.R. 3410, the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, mandating the FAA to draft new rules within a year that would permit civil aircraft to exceed Mach 1 over U.S. airspace without generating ground‑level sonic booms. The legislation also...
On 25 March 2026 the FCA published Consultation Paper CP26/10 to simplify pensions and investment advice rules. The paper proposes merging COBS 9 and 9A into a single framework, deleting overlapping rules covered by the Consumer Duty, and redefining suitability assessments...
Cord Blood Registry (CBR), which stores over a million umbilical‑cord samples, is being sued by the attorneys general of Texas and Arizona for allegedly misleading parents about the therapeutic value of its services. The states claim CBR’s advertising falsely promises...
SEBI has partnered with Google to launch a “verified” badge for investment apps on the Play Store, initially covering more than 600 stock‑broker applications. Only apps belonging to SEBI‑registered entities will display the badge, helping investors differentiate legitimate platforms from...
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a warning that restaurants and hotels charging extra fees such as "LPG charges" or "gas surcharge" constitute an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The advisory mandates that menu...
A new Russell Reynolds Associates report analyzing nearly 500 Fortune 500 general counsels reveals that 58% of those appointed in 2025 were newcomers to the role. Of the 67 GCs who departed that year, 31% left within three years, and more...
AI startup Zivy, backed by Blume Ventures, announced it will cease operations on March 31, 2026 after struggling to convert users into paying customers. The Bengaluru‑based firm, which raised $1.2 million in a September 2024 pre‑seed round, saw demand evaporate as...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency (NOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch nationwide enlightenment campaigns targeting Ponzi schemes. The partnership leverages NOA’s extensive outreach network to educate the public on the risks...
U.S. District Court in California dismissed the plaintiff’s copyright‑infringement complaint after finding that the filings were likely produced using generative AI. The court highlighted nonsensical spellings in AI‑generated images and “hallucinated” citations to nonexistent cases as clear indicators of artificial‑intelligence...
In February 2017, research organization Fraunhofer‑Gesellschaft sued satellite radio provider SiriusXM for alleged patent infringement. After a nine‑year procedural delay, a Delaware federal judge dismissed the case, ruling that Fraunhofer’s repeated requests for extensions failed to move the litigation forward....
Austrian construction giant Strabag has seen its cartel fine surge to €146 million—the maximum penalty, equal to about 10% of its 2021 turnover—after the Federal Competition Authority uncovered undisclosed cartel projects and revoked its leniency status. The Vienna Higher Regional Court...
Outsourced chief compliance officers (CCOs) are gaining traction, now covering roughly 8% of SEC‑registered RIAs according to 2024 Form ADV data. The practice has expanded for three consecutive years, with more than 2,500 OCCOs handling multiple firms, and a handful overseeing...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a draft framework for an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) aimed at monitoring the robustness of technology systems used by market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) such as stock exchanges, clearing houses, and...
DigiCert has upgraded its Document Trust Manager to counter AI‑driven document fraud by centralising signing key management and workflow visibility. The enhancements add unified monitoring, a secure certificate repository with MFA, and pre‑integrated support for DocuSign, Adobe Sign and other...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a proposed settlement with CVS Caremark, accusing the pharmacy‑benefit manager of artificially inflating insulin prices and limiting patient access. The deal, which still requires FTC chair approval, mirrors a recent settlement with Cigna’s...
The Maharashtra government has stepped in to review a dispute over a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) at Bajaj Electronics Limited’s Nashik facility, where workers allege coercion. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar chaired a meeting in Mumbai and ordered both the company...
Fifteen Members of the European Parliament have written to EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall and DG Eric Mamer urging that the upcoming textile ecodesign Delegated Act go beyond recyclability and recycled‑content targets. The MEPs argue the legislation should also mandate the use of...
The EU General Court ruled that the European Commission must grant the environmental NGO ClientEarth access to documents related to the renewed approval of the pesticide cypermethrin. The court rejected the Commission’s claim that disclosing member‑state positions from closed‑door comitology...
