U.S. Courts News Reporter
There is something to be said for “assume the worst” when it comes to defects in administration appointments and extensions. The court has taken this approach in a few cases where, rather than trying to work out the intricacies and effect of a defect on an appointment or extension, it has assumed the worst (i.e invalidity) and made a retrospective order to remedy the position.
There is much to be said for this approach, which stems from the Bradford Bulls … Read the rest
In recent years workplace leave policies and related legal frameworks have expanded to address a broader range of employee needs, including bereavement, pregnancy loss and paid family leave.
Against this backdrop, legislators also are increasingly recognizing the personal and emotional significance of companion animals. As that recognition continues to expand, employers may be seeing early signs of a broader legal shift extending into the workplace, reflected in emerging proposals for pet care and pet bereavement leave laws.
As of the … Read the rest
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As you can imagine, personnel issues are a frequent challenge for school principals like me. A recent challenge has been figuring out a way to complete psychological evaluations of students in a timely manner. Student mental health problems are on the rise, and the school psychologist whom we share with the middle school is overwhelmed.
Though you wouldn’t know it to look at me, I have been the principal here for over twenty … Read the rest
The Council of the European Union has just given the green light to a new EU Law that aims to bring consistency to key aspects of insolvency rules across Member States.
For years, businesses and investors have had to navigate a patchwork of national regimes—each with its own procedures, timelines, and quirks. The new Directive marks a significant shift toward a more predictable and efficient regime.
By introducing common standards, the rules aim to maximise creditor recoveries and streamline insolvency … Read the rest
If you do the kind of law that we on the Blog do, you don’t want to miss this. Registration for the 2026 DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar is officially open, and Early Bird pricing disappears on April 6. Waiting means paying more, up to $ 700 more, for the exact same experience. If this seminar is on your radar, now is the moment to lock in your spot.
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On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment on whether it should amend its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans (the Negative Option Rule), which governs certain offers in which a seller interprets a consumer’s silence or failure to take affirmative action as acceptance or continuing acceptance of the offer.
“Negative option subscriptions can offer procompetitive features to consumers and the marketplace more broadly by lowering transaction … Read the rest
Well said!
The recent investigation into the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, which sickened 56 people across the United States, has officially been closed by the FDA and CDC.
While public health officials confirmed that mangoes were the definitive source of the illnesses, the investigation concluded only after the affected fruit was past its shelf life and no longer available for sale.
This timing has allowed the National Mango Board (NMB) to maintain a conspicuous silence on the matter, a move that … Read the rest
Andrea R. Lucas, the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), issued a letter on February 26, 2026, to the CEOs, general counsels and boards of directors of the 500 largest U.S. companies to remind them of legal obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While framed as a reminder, the letter is another example of the EEOC’s continuing efforts to address employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives. In her letter, Chair Lucas … Read the rest