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Paris Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Michael Jackson estate co‑executors John Branca and John McClain, alleging $600,000 in unauthorized bonuses, premium payments, and personal gifts that violate probate rules. The filing, submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, precedes a full‑day hearing in Century City, where the executors will be required to justify the disputed disbursements. The estate, now buoyed by revenues from the newly released Michael biopic, contrasts sharply with its $500 million debt at the time of Michael’s death. Paris and her siblings could leverage the case to wrest control of the family’s legacy and assets.
A federal judge will decide whether the University of Pennsylvania must comply with an EEOC subpoena demanding detailed records on employees' Jewish affiliations. The EEOC is probing claims that antisemitic incidents have created a hostile work environment for faculty and...
A Houston driver sued Tesla after her Cybertruck, operating with Autopilot engaged, missed a curve on an overpass and collided with a concrete barrier, sustaining severe neck, back and shoulder injuries. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million, accusing Tesla of...
The latest Law.com data roundup highlights a sharp rise in judicial misconduct complaints, reaching 1,603 allegations—a 400‑case increase from 2024. Litigants accounted for 79% of these filings, with prison inmates contributing 16%. Simultaneously, several high‑profile judges have resigned amid ethics...
On 11 March 2026 the EU published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/519, amending the technical standards of Regulation 2021/622 that govern MREL reporting. The amendment revises the frequency and content of data that resolution authorities must transmit to the European...
Florida’s legislature passed the Infill Redevelopment Act, mandating that counties with over 1.475 million residents permit residential development on 5‑acre parcels, including contaminated brownfields, adjacent to existing housing. The bill caps density at the lower of the local average or 25...
Anthropic has sued the Pentagon after the Department of Defense labeled the company a "supply chain risk," effectively blacklisting it from government contracts. A coalition of 37 leading AI researchers, including figures from Google, OpenAI and DeepMind, filed an amicus...
South Korea's competition authority fined Mercedes‑Benz the equivalent of €6.5 million for misleading battery‑supplier claims on its EQE and EQS electric models. The regulator found that while dealers were told all vehicles used CATL cells, several variants actually employed Farasis Energy...
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a probe into Binance’s alleged facilitation of Iran’s sanctions evasion, focusing on crypto transfers that may have funded IRGC‑linked terrorist groups. The investigation follows a Treasury‑appointed monitor’s request for detailed transaction data and a...
The Florida House has reintroduced the Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act (HB 641), which would prohibit public employers, nonprofits and state‑funded private firms from providing nonbinary gender options, requiring correct pronoun usage, or mandating LGBTQ‑related training. The bill also...
CanLII’s February 2026 roundup highlighted three English and three French decisions that dominated legal research. The Supreme Court’s *R. v. Fox* affirmed a lawyer’s right to invoke the “innocence at stake” exception to solicitor‑client privilege and excluded Charter‑breached evidence under...
The European Union is set to adopt a revised Package Travel Directive that strengthens consumer safeguards for holidaymakers. The new rules grant penalty‑free cancellations for extraordinary events, require tour operators to maintain insolvency protection, and guarantee cash refunds within 14...
California’s occupational safety agency, Cal/OSHA, issued a $40,500 citation to the San Francisco Police Department for serious safety violations tied to the death of recruit Jon‑Marques Psalms during a high‑intensity training exercise. The agency found the department did not properly...
A Tennessee workers‑compensation judge ordered Swift Transportation to provide a panel of joint‑reconstruction orthopedic surgeons for truck driver Stephen Jablonski, who suffered a knee injury and subsequent arthritis. The employer had offered a generic orthopedic panel, including a surgeon who...
The Information Commissioner’s Office fined Police Scotland £66,000 after it extracted the entire contents of a suspect’s mobile phone following a crime report and shared the unredacted data with an unauthorised third party. The ICO found the force failed to...
A Texas judge ordered Camp Mystic to preserve the flood‑damaged cabins and halt any construction on the grounds where 27 campers and counselors died in the July 2025 flood. The ruling follows a lawsuit by the family of 8‑year‑old Cile...
The Safer Skies Act, signed into law as part of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, gives state, local, tribal and federal law‑enforcement agencies the authority to use radio‑frequency detection to identify, track and, if needed, commandeer rogue drones. Previously,...
On February 26, 2026 the Nevada Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Nevada’s prevailing‑wage statutes (NRS Chapter 338) provide no private right of action for employees to recover wages or overtime in court. The court held that disputes must be filed...
Sailormen Inc., a major Popeyes franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has now confirmed the permanent closure of three additional Georgia locations, bringing its total shutdowns to at least 20 restaurants. The closures follow an earlier wave of 17...
The February 2 deadline for Massachusetts employers to submit their federal EEO reports to the secretary of the commonwealth has passed. Covered firms—those with 100 or more Massachusetts employees and a federal EEO filing obligation—must now use the online portal to file...
Following the European Commission’s decision, enforcement of IAG’s commitments related to its bmi acquisition was transferred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority on 1 July 2024, with Forvis Mazars LLP continuing as the monitoring trustee. The CMA approved a slot release...
The Supreme Court is set to decide Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. The dispute centers on whether talk‑based treatments aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity constitute protected speech or regulated...
India’s securities regulator SEBI has rolled out a lighter NISM certification for employees handling sales and other non‑core functions in research services. The new "NISM Series‑XXV‑A" exam replaces the broader Series‑XV requirement for these roles, while core research analysts must...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved five transmission security agreements (TSAs) between Commonwealth Edison and data‑center developers, including Equinix and QTS Investment Properties Chicago. The contracts embed provisions—ramp‑up schedules, credit obligations, revenue contributions, and termination fees—to shield existing ComEd...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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....
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,...
