From the archive

August 2026

Class Action Settlements Are Getting Smaller. Here’s Why

Claims rates, objector scrutiny and tighter fee awards are reshaping how class cases resolve.

By Eleanor WhitcombeAugust 23, 20262 min read

Age assurance, default settings and data minimisation are moving from best practice to legal requirement.

August 22, 20262 min read

M&A

Financial statement and compliance breaches drive most claims. What buyers can do before signing to protect recovery.

August 21, 20262 min read

LLC or corporation, and where to incorporate. The decision affects fundraising, taxes and exits years down the line.

August 21, 20262 min read

Parties can now get interim relief within days, without going to court. How the process works and when it makes sense.

August 20, 20262 min read

War exclusions, unpatched systems and late notice are being tested as insurers push back on large claims.

August 19, 20262 min read

M&A

Machine review speeds up the data room, but judgement calls on culture, litigation and key contracts still need people.

August 19, 20262 min read

Recovery policies are on the books everywhere. Now boards face the harder job of actually enforcing them.

August 18, 20262 min read

Who hires the investigators, who receives the report and how interviews are documented all decide what stays privileged.

August 17, 20262 min read

72 hours, 30 days or 'without unreasonable delay'? Mapping overlapping notification duties after an incident.

August 17, 20262 min read

M&A

Deals once waved through are now examined for effects on innovation and data. Planning for review from day one.

August 16, 20262 min read