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Delaware Supreme Court - Breach of Contract and Negligence

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's dismissal of breach of contract claims filed by insurers against Blackbaud, Inc. The insurers, as subrogees and assignees, alleged Blackbaud failed to protect client data after a ransomware attack. The court found the amended complaints adequately pled a breach of contract claim.

Supreme Court affirms arbitration of bad-faith breach claims

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision compelling arbitration of bad-faith breach of contract claims related to a post-closing earn-out payment. The court found that the seller representative's claims fell within the scope of the arbitration provision in the merger agreement.

Fifth Circuit Vacates DEA Registration Revocation for Pharmacy

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an order by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revoking Neumann's Pharmacy's registration to dispense controlled substances. The court found the DEA's decision was based on interpretations of regulations that the governing texts did not support.

AG Bonta Secures Emergency Order Protecting Public Health Funding

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with other state AGs, secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration from terminating over $600 million in CDC grants for 14 days. The funding cuts targeted four Democratic-led states and were alleged to be politically motivated.

State AGs Oppose HUD Fair Housing Act Rollback

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 23 other state attorneys general, submitted a comment letter to HUD opposing a proposed rollback of Fair Housing Act regulations. The coalition argues that removing liability for discriminatory effects would weaken enforcement and harm marginalized groups.

California AG Blocks Federal Withholding of Education Funding

California Attorney General Rob Bonta secured a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Education from withholding $4.9 billion in federal education funding from California. The order prevents the U.S. ED from enforcing demands related to FERPA compliance concerning gender identity education records.

Texas AG Sues Dallas Officials Over Police Funding

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas and its officials for allegedly violating a voter-approved measure (Proposition U) that mandates increased police funding. The lawsuit claims Dallas improperly calculated excess revenue, leading to underfunding of the Dallas Police Department and failure to conduct required compensation surveys.

Texas Election Integrity Act - Ban on Ballot Harvesting Upheld

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas's ban on paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court's decision. This ruling allows the state to enforce provisions of the Texas Election Integrity Act that criminalize compensated vote delivery services, aiming to prevent fraud and coercion.

Texas AG Investigates Firetruck Manufacturers for Anticompetitive Scheme

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into firetruck manufacturers REV Group, Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and Rosenbauer Group for alleged anticompetitive conduct. The investigation follows complaints of dramatic price increases and delivery delays impacting Texas municipalities and fire departments.

Texas AG Sues Cord Blood Registry for Deceptive Practices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against CBR Systems Inc. for allegedly exploiting new parents through deceptive sales practices related to cord blood banking. The suit seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of consumer protection laws.