United States

Delaware Court Denies Green's Post-Trial Motions

The Delaware Superior Court denied Green Industrial Development Group, LLC's post-trial motions for reargument and to alter or amend the judgment in the case Mortgage Connect Document Solutions, LLC v. Green Industrial Development Group, LLC. The court found no basis for reargument or amendment of its prior decision.

Order Grants Reargument and Access to Contaminated Property

The Delaware Superior Court granted reargument on a prior order concerning access to a contaminated property at 512 Main Street. An amended order now grants the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) access to remediate petroleum contamination from an underground storage tank, addressing objections raised by the property trust.

Volpi v. Westport Insurance Corporation - Order Denying Motion to Dismiss

The Delaware Superior Court denied Westport Insurance Corporation's motion to dismiss a declaratory judgment action filed by Austin Volpi. The lawsuit seeks to compel Westport to defend and indemnify its policyholder, Rehoboth Marina Ventures, LLC, and its employee, Jacob Singer, following a boating accident.

Mickens v Horace Mann Insurance - Summary Judgment Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Horace Mann Property and Casualty Insurance Company's motion for summary judgment in a case involving underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits. The court found genuine issues of material fact regarding whether the plaintiff qualified as an "occupant" under the policy.

Jiggy Puzzles v. Steelhead Acquisition - Summary Judgment Order

The Delaware Superior Court issued a summary judgment order in the case of Jiggy Puzzles, LLC v. Steelhead Acquisition EE, Inc. The court granted in part and denied in part motions for summary judgment filed by all parties, impacting breach of contract and fraud claims related to an Asset Purchase Agreement.

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC v. Frederick - Loan Servicing Case Order

The Delaware Superior Court denied motions to dismiss and strike filed by defendants Carl and Elizabeth Amber Frederick in a loan servicing case. The court found the motions to strike plaintiff's response to be meritless. The underlying action concerns a mortgage foreclosure initiated by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC.

Matthew Fortune v. Lloyd Archer - Motion for Summary Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court denied in part THG Transport Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in Matthew Fortune v. Lloyd Archer. The court reserved decision on one issue related to THG's alleged vicarious liability and negligent subcontracting of Rohans Bus Service, whose employee caused a bus crash injuring Matthew Fortune.

SEC Proposes Form N-PORT Amendments to Reduce Reporting Burdens

The SEC has proposed amendments to Form N-PORT to reduce reporting burdens for registered investment companies. Key changes include extending the filing deadline, reducing public disclosure frequency from monthly to quarterly, and streamlining certain reporting items. The SEC also extended compliance dates for Names Rule reporting.

SEC Proposes Amendments to Form N-PORT Reporting for Investment Companies

The SEC has proposed amendments to Form N-PORT reporting for investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, and ETFs. The proposal would extend the filing deadline, restore quarterly publication, and streamline reporting items. Public comments are due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

PetSmart Settlement for Workers

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is distributing $225,000 to over 60 former PetSmart workers following a settlement over deceptive training program advertising. PetSmart must also comply with Colorado law for future training repayment agreements and stop collection activities against affected workers.