Courts & Litigation

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.

Supreme Court Revised Rules Effective March 16, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued revised Rules of Court that will become effective on March 16, 2026. These new rules will supersede the provisions promulgated on December 5, 2022, except in cases where applying the new rules to pending matters would be infeasible or unjust.

Oregon v. Trump - Case Dismissed

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the consolidated appeals in the case of Oregon v. Trump. The dismissal was granted upon motion by the Defendants-Appellants, with each party to bear its own costs.

Ninth Circuit Grants Motion to Dismiss Trump Appeals

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion to dismiss consolidated appeals filed by Donald J. Trump and other federal officials. The court dismissed the appeals, with each party bearing its own costs, and denied a prior motion to dismiss as moot.

USA v. Brandenburg - Bomb Threats Sentencing Enhancement

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a sentencing enhancement for Bryan Melvin Brandenburg for substantial disruption of governmental functions related to bomb threats. The court held that security responses to threats qualify as governmental functions, even if not publicly visible.

M. v. Lyft, Inc. et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, M. v. Lyft, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint and a motion for leave to file under pseudonym, with a filing fee of $405.

Thomas v. NETRITION INC. D/B/A PATCHAID - TCPA Civil Filing

A civil complaint was filed by Serena Thomas against NETRITION INC. D/B/A PATCHAID in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-01390, is based on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The filing date was February 17, 2026.

Zhou v. Noem et al - Immigration Mandamus Case

A civil case, Zhou v. Noem et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and is classified as an Immigration Mandamus case.

Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Shundell S. Langford against the Commissioner of Social Security regarding disability benefits.

School Board of Monroe County, Florida v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability

The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. The case, filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury related to Meta's products. This action initiates a new legal challenge against the social media giant.