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Stockton Enterprises, Inc. v. Bell - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Lamont and Luquetta Bell against Stockton Enterprises, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellants failing to file their notice of appeal within the mandatory 30-day period following the entry of the final judgment. The court denied a request for attorney's fees related to the appeal.

Court affirms oral stock agreement dispute judgment

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment regarding an oral stock agreement dispute. The court upheld the plaintiff's claim for a share of company profits based on an alleged oral agreement for stock transfer in exchange for facilitating financing for a commercial real estate purchase. The ruling impacts the parties involved in the specific corporate dispute.

Loblaw PC Optimum Data Retention Investigated Under PIPEDA

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has concluded an investigation into Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s retention of PC Optimum loyalty program member data. The findings highlight the importance of ensuring anonymized data cannot be re-identified and that personal information is destroyed or anonymized when no longer necessary.

Staples Canada ULC Investigated for Privacy Practices on Resold Devices

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada investigated Staples Canada ULC regarding its Openbox program for resold electronic devices. The investigation found deficiencies in data wiping procedures and employee training, leading to recommendations for Staples to improve its practices within nine months.

Joint Investigation of TikTok by Canadian Privacy Commissioners

Canadian privacy commissioners have concluded a joint investigation into TikTok's collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, particularly concerning children. The findings address appropriate purposes for data handling and the validity of user consent for ad targeting and content personalization.

PIPEDA Investigation into Google Search Compliance

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has concluded its investigation into Google's search engine compliance with PIPEDA. The investigation found that Google's accuracy obligations do not extend to the underlying content of linked articles, but it must ensure personal information in search results is accurate.

BaFin Warns Equity Research Ventures Over Prospectus

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning regarding Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD. for allegedly offering capital investments without a required prospectus. The company is accused of soliciting public investments in Germany for a product named 'Co-Investment AlleAktien Wealth x SpaceX' without BaFin's approval.

Campbell v. Ivory - Real Property Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a Report and Recommendation in Campbell v. Ivory, recommending the remand of a real property case due to lack of federal jurisdiction. Objections to the recommendation are due by March 27, 2026.

Lidl US Recalls Chocolate Ladybugs Due to Undeclared Hazelnut

Lidl US is recalling all lots of Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat due to undeclared hazelnut allergen. The product was distributed to Lidl US stores in several East Coast states between January and March 2026. Consumers with hazelnut allergies are at risk of serious reactions.

Ofwat Proposes £44.7m Enforcement for Wastewater Failures

Ofwat has proposed a £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water due to serious and unacceptable breaches in operating and maintaining its wastewater treatment works and network. This proposed action follows a consultation period, with a final decision pending.