US Courts

US v. Charles Scott - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Charles Edward Scott. The court found no breach of the plea agreement by the government and affirmed the district court's sentence of 156 months.

Beltway Paving Company v. Pruco Life Insurance Company - Insurance Beneficiary Dispute

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision in an unpublished opinion regarding a dispute over a $1 million life insurance policy beneficiary. The court found that the policy owner's business associate, not the business itself, was the rightful beneficiary as designated.

US v. Connie Jamerson - Criminal Contempt Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment finding Connie Jamerson guilty of indirect criminal contempt for failing to ensure her son surrendered to serve a prison sentence. The court rejected her appeal, upholding the contempt finding and the underlying judgment.

Wu v. Wang - Summary Judgment Ruling

The Delaware Superior Court denied the Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and granted the Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment in the case of Wu v. Wang. The ruling addresses claims related to occupancy of a residence and associated damages.

Collegey, Inc. v. Jamal - Motion for Reargument Granted

The Delaware Superior Court granted the defendant's motion for reargument in the case of Collegey, Inc. v. Jamal. The court will reconsider its prior order denying the defendant's motion to dismiss the amended complaint.

Delaware Court Denies Interlocutory Appeal Application

The Delaware Superior Court denied an application for certification of interlocutory appeal filed by Defendant Sono International Co., LTD. The court considered the application under Rule 42 of the Supreme Court and determined it should be denied.

Delaware Court Order: Judgment Motion Denied, Pre-Judgment Interest Granted

The Delaware Superior Court denied a motion for judgment as a matter of law or a new trial filed by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company and Remington Arms Company. The court also granted the plaintiffs' motion to include pre-judgment interest in the judgment.

Delaware Superior Court Opinion on Insurance and Instagram Lawsuit

The Delaware Superior Court issued an opinion in a lawsuit involving insurance coverage for claims against Instagram and Meta Platforms. The court granted the plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment and denied the defendants' motion to dismiss or stay.

Thomas v. Dover Federal Credit Union - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The Delaware Superior Court granted Dover Federal Credit Union's motion to dismiss a case brought by member Amy Thomas. Thomas alleged that two insufficient funds fees charged by the credit union breached her membership agreement. The court found that the second fee did not breach the agreement.

Delaware Court Denies Plaintiffs Summary Judgment, Grants Defendants Partial Summary Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court denied plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted defendants' cross-motion for partial summary judgment in a dispute over asset purchase agreements for broadcast television stations. The court's decision resolves a key aspect of the contractual disagreement regarding access to transmission sites.