US Courts

Brayton Groth v. City of Birmingham, Mich. - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a denial of qualified immunity for police officers in a case alleging excessive force. The court has jurisdiction over the interlocutory appeal if the officers accept the plaintiff's version of disputed facts and argue they are still entitled to immunity.

United States v. Mohammed Al-Abadi - Sentencing Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Mohammed Al-Abadi, who was convicted of selling and shipping counterfeit airbags. The court found no error in the district court's sentencing decision.

Bloch v. Bloch - Hawaii Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a divorce decree in Bloch v. Bloch. The court found the appellant's brief lacked the required statement of errors and discernible argument, affirming the lower court's decision. The opinion was filed on March 10, 2026.

State v. Robles - Criminal Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion in State v. Robles on March 10, 2026. The case involves an appeal from a district court conviction for Assault in the Third Degree and Mutual Affray. The appellate court reviewed the defendant's contention regarding witness credibility.

Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Case for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed the case Opulence Pictures LLC et al. v. Hounds of War Malta Ltd et al. (C.A. No. 2023-0702-DG) for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found that the plaintiffs' claims could be adequately remedied at law, and thus declined to exercise its equitable jurisdiction.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Damages and Covenants

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a memorandum opinion in a founder-investor dispute, ruling largely in favor of the plaintiffs. The court awarded $4.304 million in damages against the defendants for breaching contractual obligations and reinstated original restrictive covenant terms. The ruling also addresses counterclaims and partial fee shifting.

Pfizer v. Dexcel Pharma Technologies - Court Opinion on Expert Testimony

The US District Court for the District of Delaware denied a motion by Defendants Cipla Limited and Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. to exclude expert testimony in the patent infringement case Pfizer v. Dexcel Pharma Technologies. The court's memorandum opinion addresses the admissibility of Dr. Adam Matzger's testimony concerning infringement of the '441 patent.

Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Joint Venture Dispute Claims

The Delaware Court of Chancery has dismissed claims in a joint venture dispute between Caerus Group, LLC and Chemicar Europe NV. The court granted motions to dismiss filed by Caerus and Mitch Penney, impacting the consolidated civil action concerning Finixa USA, Inc.

Court of Chancery Resolves Contract Interpretation and Fraud Claims

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a letter opinion resolving a contract interpretation issue concerning a fraud claim under a membership interest purchase agreement. The court found that the fraud claim arose under the contract's indemnification provisions, entering summary judgment for the plaintiffs.

State v. Robles - Summary Disposition Order Affirmed

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Robles. The court reviewed the appellant's contention that the district court erred in finding witnesses credible and relying on that finding to convict Robles of Assault in the Third Degree and Mutual Affray.