United States

Weeks v. Warner - Order Denying Reconsideration

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Defendant-Appellant Eugene Warner in the case of Weeks v. Warner. The court found the request to be untimely under Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 40(a).

Rosa v. Kaua'i Police Department - Rehearing Motion Dismissed

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i has dismissed a motion for reconsideration filed by Austin Rosa concerning a previous order. The court cited Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 40.1(h), which states that rejections of applications for certiorari are final and not subject to reconsideration.

Arturo P. Batac v. Verizon - Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Arturo P. Batac v. Verizon. The court found no error in the prior proceedings which led to the affirmation of the judgment in favor of Verizon.

Corteva v. Inari Agriculture - Seed-Biotechnology IP Dispute

The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion in Corteva Agriscience LLC v. Inari Agriculture, Inc. (Case No. 23-1059), resolving two motions related to a seed-biotechnology intellectual property dispute. The court ruled in favor of Corteva, denying Inari's motion for leave to amend its answer and counterclaims.

Delaware Court of Chancery Denies Motion to Amend Complaint

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to amend a complaint in the In re Saama Technologies Litigation (C.A. No. 2022-1045-LWW). The plaintiff sought to add claims for fraud and aiding and abetting shortly before a trial was set to begin.

EU Scales Back ESG Reporting and Due Diligence Rules

The EU has published amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) via the Omnibus Directive EU 2026/470. These changes significantly reduce the scope of reporting and due diligence requirements for companies operating in the EU, including higher thresholds and adjusted compliance timelines.

SEC Adopts Final Rules for Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

The SEC has adopted final rules implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act. These rules require directors and officers of foreign private issuers to electronically disclose their equity holdings and transactions in their company's securities starting March 18, 2026.

IRS Guidance on Prohibited Foreign Entity Safe Harbors for Clean Energy Tax Credits

The IRS and Treasury released Notice 2026-15 providing interim guidance on calculating material assistance from prohibited foreign entities for clean energy tax credits under Sections 45Y, 48E, and 45X. The notice outlines a four-step process for determining the Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR) and offers certain safe harbors.

Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - February 2026

The U.S. OFAC issued an amended General License 131C extending certain transactions related to Lukoil International GmbH through April 1, 2026, and updated related FAQs. The EU also extended its sanctions against Russia until February 24, 2027, and added eight individuals to its sanctions list.

China's 2025 Arbitration Law Effective

China's amended Arbitration Law, effective March 1, 2026, introduces significant reforms to its arbitration framework. Key changes include codifying the arbitration seat, expanding foreign-related arbitration access, strengthening court support for interim relief, and allowing limited ad hoc arbitration. International companies doing business with China should review their dispute resolution clauses.