United States

AG Uthmeier Secures Convictions in Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Scheme

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of Robert and Jaclyn Dell for operating a multi-million dollar organized retail theft scheme. The scheme involved stealing power tools from The Home Depot under the guise of a drug addiction recovery center. The convictions were secured by the Office of Statewide Prosecution.

Fulton v. State of Delaware - Compassionate Release Application Denied

The Delaware Superior Court summarily denied Gene L. Fulton's application for compassionate release. The court found that Fulton did not meet the statutory requirements for release under 11 Del. C. § 4217, as he had not yet served the mandatory portion of his sentence and had behavioral management concerns.

State of Delaware v. Bradley Green - Exclusion of Expert Testimony

In a criminal case involving child sexual abuse allegations, the Delaware Superior Court ruled on the exclusion of expert testimony. The court considered whether the proposed expert's testimony would impermissibly comment on witness credibility and addressed gatekeeping functions regarding relevance and reliability.

Truitt v. Winder - Prejudgment Interest Allocation Opinion

The Delaware Superior Court issued an opinion in Truitt v. Winder regarding the allocation of prejudgment interest between two defendants in a wrongful death case. The court vacated a portion of the jury's award for pain and suffering but upheld other damages and interest allocations.

Chesterfield Health District Promotes Blood Pressure Screening and Coaching

The Chesterfield Health District is promoting the importance of blood pressure screening during American Heart Month. They are offering a coaching program called 'My Blood Pressure, My Health' for low-income adults with high blood pressure, providing monitoring tools and education.

Health District Offers Cancer Risk Reduction Tips

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District has issued guidance on cancer risk reduction tips in observance of National Cancer Prevention Month. The notice outlines lifestyle choices and screening recommendations to help residents lower their risk of developing cancer.

VDH Issues Potomac River Recreational Water Advisory

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a recreational water advisory for a 72.5-mile stretch of the Potomac River due to sewage spills reported on January 19 and February 7, 2026. Residents are advised to avoid water contact activities for an estimated four to six weeks while repairs are underway.

Virginia Health Department Offers Free Condoms and STI Prevention Information

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reminding residents about the availability of free condoms and resources for STI prevention, including PrEP and DoxyPEP, in conjunction with Valentine's Day and National Condom Day. The notice highlights rising STI rates in Virginia, particularly syphilis, and provides information on where to access these services.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Exceptions

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion on exceptions to a Magistrate in Chancery's report concerning a books and records action. The case involves a dispute over anti-dilution protections for an investment in Outlander Gamma 5.2, LLC.

Supreme Court affirms arbitration of bad-faith breach claims

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision compelling arbitration of bad-faith breach of contract claims related to a post-closing earn-out payment. The court found that the seller representative's claims fell within the scope of the arbitration provision in the merger agreement.