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On March 24, 2026 the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma entered a default judgment in favor of RLI Insurance Company against Augusta Contracting LLC and related defendants. The court found the defendants liable on RLI’s breach‑of‑contract claim and awarded attorney fees and costs, while reserving the final damages amount. Defendants were ordered to deposit $550,000 in good funds as collateral within 14 days, and the plaintiff must submit a damages supplement by April 7, 2026. A final default judgment will follow after the damages hearing.
A civil lawsuit identified as Brown v. Oklahoma State, docket 25‑296, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. The complaint alleges that the State of Oklahoma and several officials violated the plaintiff’s legal...
The U.S. District Court dismissed the petition in Brown v. Green with prejudice after a magistrate judge recommended dismissal based on the petitioner’s waiver of his federal habeas corpus rights. The court adopted the recommendation on March 24, 2026, granting the respondent’s motion...
On March 10, 2025, the Western District of Oklahoma granted Sinclair Construction Group and co‑defendants relief from a default judgment, setting aside the clerk’s entry of default and requiring the defendants to answer the complaint within ten days. The plaintiff’s motion for...
The Crime and Policing Bill cleared its third reading in the House of Lords, creating a standalone offence for assaulting shop workers, scrapping the £200 (≈$250) shop‑lifting prosecution threshold and introducing Respect Orders for repeat offenders. A USDAW survey of...
A federal court has ruled that Meta and Google deliberately engineered their services to be addictive, marking the first major legal finding of intentional platform manipulation. The judgment cites internal documents and design choices that prioritize user engagement over well‑being....
BIGHIT MUSIC announced on March 26 that it has initiated legal action against individuals and online communities spreading defamatory content about BTS, expanding its real‑time monitoring and evidence‑collection efforts. The agency also reported a recent arrest of a stalker near...
A Singapore District Court judge set aside a S$175,689 (≈US$137,300) loan judgment after the woman’s husband submitted new affidavit evidence showing he had transferred S$620,670 (≈US$484,000) to his mother, potentially covering the debt. The judge ruled that “triable issues” now...
The UK Financial Reporting Council is moving from its post‑Carillion enforcement stance to a risk‑based, proportionate supervisory model. In its 2023 audit quality reviews, 77% of audits were rated good or needing limited improvement, rising to 82% among the Big...
Small and medium‑size enterprises (SMEs) often avoid government tenders because dense procurement paperwork creates a costly entry barrier. Emerging AI tools now automate contract creation, from NDAs to service‑level agreements, and can scan uploaded documents to highlight risky clauses. The...
India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act rewrites data handling, making consent explicit, purpose‑specific, and auditable, with penalties up to ₹250 crore (≈$30 million) and a compliance deadline of May 2027. Easyrewardz, a custodian for over 250 retail brands, is launching OneConsent, a...
The UK Charity Commission has formally reminded the Alan Turing Institute’s trustees of their legal duties after a whistleblower lodged eight concerns about governance and financial oversight. While the regulator closed its compliance case, it issued detailed guidance and warned...
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is proposing sweeping reforms to sunscreen regulation after a consumer‑group test revealed most products failed to meet their SPF claims, prompting recalls and public outrage. The plan includes stricter testing protocols, mandatory accreditation for testing...
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returned to a Manhattan federal courtroom on March 26, facing U.S. narcoterrorism charges—a statute enacted in 2006 that carries a 20‑year mandatory minimum and has produced only four convictions to date. The law targets drug...
A London court heard allegations that Balderton Capital, AVP and other investors orchestrated a covert scheme to remove Cognism’s founder and former CEO. The investors are accused of leveraging board influence and share‑holder votes to force the ouster. Cognism, a...
LegalZoom, a leading online legal service, is offering a 10% promo code for LLC formations, reducing the already modest price tag for small businesses. The author formed an LLC for a band, spending roughly $500 plus a $129 correction fee,...
On Jan. 29, 2026 the Delaware Court of Chancery denied Victory Park Capital Advisors’ motion to dismiss, sustaining Calumet Capital Partners’ breach‑of‑fiduciary‑duty, aiding‑and‑abetting, servicing‑agreement and implied‑covenant claims. The court held that the LLC’s protective provision could not blanket‑away fiduciary duties because Delaware law...
President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” on July 4, 2025, overhauling numerous federal programs including immigration rules. The law curtails the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over Employment Authorization Documents for Temporary Protected Status, limiting initial and...
The Upper Tribunal overturned a First‑tier Tribunal ruling in the Boston Consulting Group UK LLP case, applying the UK mixed‑member partnership rules (MMRs) to the firm’s long‑term incentive scheme. The tribunal found that payments for "Capital Interests" were taxable as...
The Spring 2026 Shipping and Energy Newsletter surveys a wave of UK court rulings that reshape risk allocation in shipbuilding, charter parties and offshore contracts, including the innominate classification of refund‑guarantee obligations, stricter scrutiny of force‑majeure notices, and market‑rate damages for...
On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan, probing how "just compensation" should be measured in tax foreclosures. The case follows the 2023 Tyler decision, which barred governments from keeping surplus...
YA Global Investments filed a reply brief in the Third Circuit, contesting a Tax Court ruling that it conducted a U.S. trade or business through its agent Yorkville Advisors. The brief argues that fees labeled as structuring and monitoring were...
In a Bloomberg Law podcast, Hall Estill cyber‑law partner Collin Walke breaks down a landmark jury verdict that held Meta and YouTube accountable for fostering social‑media addiction. Intellectual‑property scholar Shyam Balganesh explains the Supreme Court’s ruling that favored Cox Communications, affirming its safe‑harbor...
Class‑action lawsuits over nutritional claims are accelerating, with filings up 58 % between 2023 and 2024 and reaching a decade high in 2021. The latest case targets David protein‑bar, alleging nearly double the advertised calories and fat, while Poppi settled an...
Broadcasters face heightened scrutiny this April as the FCC re‑emphasizes its hoax rule, which bars knowingly false emergency reports that could cause public harm. The rule, codified in Section 73.1217, was created after on‑air stunts diverted first responders and can trigger...
Singapore’s Intellectual Property Office has dismissed Puma’s opposition to Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red trademark, finding no likelihood of consumer confusion. The decision follows Puma’s challenge to the new brand’s tiger‑inspired logo, which IPOS deemed visually dissimilar from Puma’s puma...
Meta was ordered by a New Mexico jury to pay $375 million after the court found the company failed to protect children from exploitation and misled parents about safety on its platforms. The verdict, reached in a single day of deliberation, marks...
Mayer Brown employment partners Marine Hamon and Pauline Stadler dissect labor‑law challenges in cross‑border transactions between Germany and France. They detail works‑council consultation mandates, statutory timelines, employee‑transfer rules, and confidentiality duties that can shape carve‑outs and asset deals. The lawyers...
The Federation of American Scientists launched the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity (CRI) to modernize climate policy tools that were originally crafted in the 1970s. Dr. Hannah Safford explains that legacy regulations, such as fuel‑economy standards and the Clean Air Act,...
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A due‑on‑sale clause obligates borrowers to repay the entire mortgage balance if the property is sold or transferred, protecting lenders from interest‑rate risk. Most U.S. mortgages contain this provision, but notable exceptions exist for divorces, inheritances, and transfers to living...
The Federal Court fined Queensland‑based oil‑service firm Qteq Pty Ltd $5 million AUD (≈$3.3 million USD) and its chairman Simon Ashton $1 million AUD (≈$0.66 million USD) for five attempts to secure cartel arrangements between 2017 and 2019. The penalty against Ashton is the...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ministry of Mines has cancelled twelve mining titles that were issued in 2026 after the holders failed to meet legal and financial obligations, chiefly the non‑payment of annual surface fees. The revocations affect a...
Thailand has enacted comprehensive trade‑competition guidelines for multi‑sided digital platforms, effective March 24, 2026. The rules target e‑marketplaces such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop, tightening oversight of commission, advertising, logistics and payment fees. They also prohibit self‑preferencing, price‑parity clauses, and discriminatory...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced its support for a tighter regulatory framework for the Philippines’ digital entertainment sector, joining a technical working group to draft new legislation. The proposed rules would tighten payment‑channel oversight and impose stricter marketing restrictions to boost...
Early case evaluation—reviewing evidence and risks immediately after an incident—is reshaping personal injury practice in Dallas. By pinpointing liability, costs, and strategic options at the outset, lawyers can craft stronger negotiation positions and avoid unnecessary motions. The approach trims litigation...
A federal jury found Meta and Google liable for causing teen mental‑health harm, ordering the companies to pay combined damages in the millions. The verdict stems from a class‑action lawsuit alleging that algorithmic feeds amplified harmful content to minors. Both...
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy is hosting a virtual Privacy Considerations Training on July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST. The two‑hour session focuses on how agencies can protect personal data while complying with the Freedom of...
The U.S. Department of Justice is hosting a free, two‑hour virtual training on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST. The session, updated on March 24, 2026, is aimed at federal employees, public...
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy is hosting a virtual training on FOIA Exemptions 1 and 7 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST. The two‑hour session will walk participants through the legal nuances of protecting classified national‑security information...
The Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy is hosting a virtual training on June 17, 2026 to clarify FOIA Exemptions 4 and 5. The two‑hour session runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST and is open to agency staff, attorneys, and transparency professionals. Exemption 4...
AI‑first law firm Keith has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to launch a fully automated conveyancing platform this summer. The firm will use a network of 38 specialized AI agents to handle up to 80% of the transaction workflow, aiming...
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has issued a new statutory policy that explicitly ranks lawyers' duties, placing the duty to the court and the requirement for independence and integrity above the duty to act in a client’s best interests when...
IDR Law, a Yorkshire‑based probate specialist, caps solicitors at 25 billable hours per week and has posted 40% annual growth over the past two years. The firm processed more than 20,000 inheritance disputes, generates roughly 500 referrals monthly, and secured a...
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The SEC’s so‑called cooling‑off rule is actually Regulation M, which imposes a quiet period between filing a preliminary prospectus and the public sale of new securities. During this window, issuers and underwriters cannot market the offering, helping to prevent premature hype...
Strike‑through pricing, where a crossed‑out “regular” price precedes a lower sale price, remains under close scrutiny by the FTC and state regulators. The FTC’s Deceptive Pricing Guides demand that any former price be a genuine, regularly offered price for a...
Mixed‑use projects require governance documents that differ markedly from traditional residential schemes, focusing on forward marketability for commercial buyers and long‑term lessees. The article argues that rigid residential‑style controls—such as unilateral declarant approvals—create friction and diminish liquidity, especially for early...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced it will educate entities that miss sustainability reporting guidance when they first apply. Commissioner Sarah Court told a corporate committee that ASIC’s surveillance program will scrutinise how firms implement the new ESG...
Indonesia’s child‑rights watchdog KPAI is urging the government to rigorously enforce the upcoming PP Tunas online‑safety rules, slated for full effect in March 2026. The regulation will compel digital platforms to adopt age‑appropriate design, restrict users under 16 on high‑risk social media,...
