Activism in 2025 and Beyond: Universal Proxy, Litigation Leverage and a New Playbook for Preparedness Summary Activism in 2025 has evolved rather than paused: campaigns are up, tactics have proliferated, and boards are settling earlier. Universal proxy changed voting mechanics but hasn’t unleashed a flood of proxy fights; instead it nudges parties toward settlements and […]
£31.1 billion in lost pensions — guidance for employees on tracking and consolidation Summary The original page returned a 403 Forbidden error so the full article couldn’t be loaded directly. Based on the URL and typical coverage of this topic, the piece addresses an estimated £31.1bn of unclaimed or lost pension pots in the UK […]
U.S. Port Fees Under Section 301 Tariffs Deal $34 Million Blow to Shipping Firms Summary The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has adopted a revised port-fee regime under Section 301, effective 14 October 2025, aimed at ships built in China, vessels owned or operated by Chinese companies and select foreign-built vehicle carriers calling at […]
Nevada governor, treasurer clash over state funds to support SNAP during shutdown Summary With federal SNAP funding set to stop on 1 November, Nevada’s governor, Joe Lombardo (R), and State Treasurer Zach Conine (D) are publicly at odds over whether the state can or should use state funds to keep benefits flowing. Roughly 500,000 Nevadans […]
Las Vegas man indicted in FBI’s ‘rigged’ betting probe previously charged in Jontay Porter scandal Summary Federal indictments unsealed in New York name Shane “Sugar” Hennen in connection with two related gambling investigations: one alleging fraudulent NBA sports wagers using non-public information, the other accusing participants of rigging poker games using cheating technology. Court documents […]
Isle of Man Gears Up for Sweeping Gambling Regulation Overhaul Summary The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) is advancing a major Gambling Supervision Commission Bill — the most significant update to the island’s gambling laws in over a decade. Following the close of a public consultation that produced 15 formal submissions, the draft […]
SHRM lost its way on inclusion. HR professionals can’t afford to follow. Summary RaShawn Hawkins, senior director of workplace equality at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a SHRM member, criticises SHRM for retreating from a clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Hawkins argues SHRM has softened its language, hosted voices hostile to […]
FBI NBA Betting Probe Reveals Another Active Player, LeBron Link, Tanking Summary The FBI indictment outlines a mafia-linked betting ring that exploited non-public NBA information — injuries, lineup changes and intentional in-game actions — to place lucrative bets through both illegal bookmakers and major legal operators. Key figures named or described in the filings include […]
California pushes new regulations on card rooms offering banked games Summary The California Department of Justice is moving forward with proposed regulations that would bar card rooms from offering modified versions of house-banked games such as blackjack and baccarat, closing a long-standing loophole that allowed ‘player-banker’ systems operated via Third-Party Providers of Proposition Player Services […]
Polymarket reportedly seeking up to $15 billion valuation in new funding round | Yogonet International Summary Crypto-native prediction platform Polymarket is reportedly in early talks to raise capital at a valuation between $12 billion and $15 billion, according to people familiar with the discussions cited by Bloomberg. Founded in 2020, the platform lets users trade […]
