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: FOI 17 Upheld Against Public Authority

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) request against a public authority, finding it failed to complete public interest test considerations within a reasonable time. The authority must now provide a substantive response within 30 days.

ICO FOI Decision: Legal Advice on EU Withdrawal Bill

The ICO has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request made to the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The request sought legal advice on the EU Withdrawal Bill. The ICO determined that the advice is exempt from disclosure under FOIA section 42(1), upholding the NIO's decision not to release the information.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI 44 Not Upheld

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding FOI 44. The ICO found that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) was entitled to withhold information concerning Council Tax banding changes under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). No further action is required by the VOA.

ICO Decision Notice: Greater Manchester Police FOI Complaint

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Greater Manchester Police (GMP). GMP failed to respond to a request for information within the statutory timeframe and did not conduct adequate searches, breaching FOI Act sections 1(1) and 10(1). GMP is now required to disclose specific property-related information.