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.

Executive Order 604: Establishes Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 604, establishing the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience within the Office of the Governor. This new office will focus on coordinating and advancing the state's climate change initiatives.

Executive Order No. 605: Working Group for Housing Secretariat

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order No. 605, establishing a working group to explore the creation of a new Housing Secretariat. This order aims to streamline housing policy and initiatives within the state government.

Executive Order 606: Governor's Council on Black Empowerment

Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Black Empowerment through Executive Order 606. This council will advise the Governor on policies and initiatives to advance equity and opportunity for Black residents in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Executive Order 607 Rescinding Executive Order 595

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 607, rescinding Executive Order 595. This action removes a previous executive order from the state's legal framework.

Executive Order 608: Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment through Executive Order 608. This order aims to foster greater inclusion and address the needs of the Latino community within the state.

ICO Decision Notice: BBC FOI Request on Spanish PM Title

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding a BBC Freedom of Information (FOI) request concerning the Spanish Prime Minister's title. The ICO upheld the BBC's position that the information, if held, is for journalistic purposes and therefore exempt from FOIA.

ICO Decision on Ealing Council EIR and Personal Data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding Ealing Council's handling of an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request. The ICO found that the Council correctly withheld information under regulation 13 (third party personal data) and did not require further steps.

ICO Decision Notice: Cornwall Council EIR Complaints

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding complaints against Cornwall Council concerning the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The ICO found that while the council disclosed all requested information, it failed to do so within the statutory timeframe and that its internal review was late.