Legacy cases mount: Despite Gov. Jeff Landry’s claims of curbing legacy lawsuits, more than two dozen new cases have been filed in Louisiana over the past year, alleging oil and gas companies failed to restore properties and address contamination. A new law taking effect in 2027 will make lawsuits harder to pursue and limit damages, prompting attorneys to file claims before the changes begin. State records show only 188 of 1,040 legacy litigation subcases had met environmental standards, highlighting the gap between settling lawsuits and cleaning up contaminated land. The Center Square has the full story.
Infiltration attempts: Anthropic disclosed in its IPO filing that suspected threat actors have tried to infiltrate the AI company and its third-party vendors by applying for jobs under false identities or with malicious intentions. The company warned that compromised employees or contractors could expose trade secrets, steal AI model weights or introduce vulnerabilities, though it did not disclose whether any suspicious applicants were hired. As Anthropic prepares to go public, it says it is strengthening security measures but acknowledges that gaps in its defenses may remain. Inc. has the full story.
A flat forecast: U.S. home remodeling spending is expected to grow just 1.5% year over year by the third quarter of 2027, reaching about $525 billion as high interest rates, home prices and economic uncertainty discourage projects. While remodeler confidence remains stable, sluggish housing activity, high material and fuel costs, labor shortages and hesitant customers continue to limit growth. CNBC has the full story.
