State Courts

Delaware Court of Chancery Denies Expert Opinion Motions

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied three out of four motions in limine seeking to exclude expert opinions in the In re Saama Technologies Litigation (C.A. No. 2022-1045-LWW). A decision on the fourth motion was deferred. The court found that challenges to expert methodologies and data could be addressed during cross-examination.

Environmental Health Advocates v. Pancho Villa's - Proposition 65 Notice Requirements

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of a Proposition 65 enforcement action. The appellate court found that a plaintiff's failure to strictly comply with certain procedural notice requirements under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 did not necessarily invalidate the action.

Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Breach of Contract Dismissal

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a lower court's dismissal of breach of contract claims filed by insurers against Blackbaud, Inc. The insurers, acting as subrogees and assignees, alleged Blackbaud failed to protect client data after a ransomware attack. The court found the amended complaints adequately pled a breach of contract claim.

Florida Bar Rule Amendments - Chapter 3

The Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Chapter 3 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, as proposed by The Florida Bar. These amendments, effective February 16, 2026, modify rules concerning the Board of Governors, general procedures, and grievance committee actions.

Heath v. State - Appeal of Post-Conviction Relief Denial

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the denial of Ronald Palmer Heath's post-conviction relief and habeas corpus petition. His execution is scheduled for February 10, 2026.

Florida Bar Rules Amendment Correction

The Florida Supreme Court has issued a notice of correction for an opinion filed on December 18, 2025, regarding amendments to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. The correction involves a minor wording change on page 11, subsection (b) Notice to Clients.

Florida Supreme Court Vacates Death Sentence, Upholds Murder Conviction

The Florida Supreme Court vacated Leo Louis Kaczmar, III's death sentence while upholding his murder conviction. The court reversed the grant of penalty-phase relief but affirmed other aspects of the circuit court's order and denied Kaczmar's petition for habeas corpus relief.

In re Lynex Habeas Corpus - Criminal

The California Court of Appeal, 2nd Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the habeas corpus case In re Tommie Lawson Lynex. The case filing date was March 10, 2025, and the opinion is now available.

Court of Appeal orders counsel for Racial Justice Act claim

The California Court of Appeal has ordered a trial court to vacate its denial of a habeas corpus petition filed under the Racial Justice Act. The appellate court found the trial court erred in its application of standards for appointing counsel and addressing successive petitions, directing the lower court to reconsider the case.

Scott v. Amazon.com, Inc. - Washington Supreme Court Opinion

The Washington Supreme Court has issued its opinion in Scott v. Amazon.com, Inc., filed on February 19, 2026. This case concerns legal issues related to consumer transactions and online retail platforms.