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• March 30, 2026

  Chancellor Rejects Musk Recusal Bid But Transfers Tesla Suits

  The top judge of the Delaware Chancery Court on Monday rejected Elon Musk's bid to force her off three high-profile cases involving stockholders and Tesla, but reassigned the litigation anyway, citing concerns that intense public attention could undermine confidence in the proceedings.

• March 30, 2026

  'A-C-T' Agenda Signals New Regulatory Era At SEC Speaks

  At this year's SEC Speaks, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins unveiled his ambitious A-C-T agenda — advance, clarify and transform — to align the federal securities regulatory regime with modern markets, illustrating that the conference was not merely a status update but an action plan, say attorneys at Perkins Coie.

• March 30, 2026

  DOL Rule Would Expand Alternatives In Retirement Plans

  The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a proposal Monday to expand access to alternative investments, like private equity and digital assets, in retirement plans by establishing a safe harbor process for fiduciaries to follow when deciding where retirees' savings go.

• March 27, 2026

  Lockheed's 'DIY' 401(k) Funds Lagged Rivals, Court Told

  An attorney for Lockheed Martin employees blasted the aerospace giant's in-house retirement investment funds in Maryland federal court Friday, arguing that it failed in its fiduciary duty to change course when its investment arm kept fees high and consistently underperformed a market full of comparable options.

• March 27, 2026

  Starbucks Inks $325K Deal To End Florida COBRA Notice Suit

  Starbucks has agreed to pay $325,000 to settle a proposed class action in Florida federal court brought by employee health plan participants and their beneficiaries alleging lapses in the coffee chain retailer's post-employment medical insurance notices. 

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