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Hall v YouTube: $605 refund application filed 31st Mar

Hall v YouTube: $605 refund application filed 31st Mar

Cody Wayne Coleman v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Criminal Appeal

The Virginia Court of Appeals reversed the Rockingham County Circuit Court, finding the trial court abused its discretion by granting a motion in limine that prevented defendant Cody Wayne Coleman from presenting testimony that he was unaware he was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. The appellate court held this evidence was relevant to the intent element of the false statement charge and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Anthony Elijah Perkins v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Criminal Appeal

The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed Anthony Elijah Perkins' convictions for two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and criminal gang participation. The court upheld the 70-year sentence (10 years suspended) and rejected challenges to jury instructions and evidence sufficiency. The decision clarifies that constructive presence does not require physical proximity when coordinating murders in real time.

Shareholder Representative Services LLC v. Sphera Solutions, Inc. - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied Sphera Solutions' motion to dismiss the fraud count in Shareholder Representative Services' complaint arising from a $50 million merger, allowing fraud claims based on alleged misrepresentations during merger negotiations to proceed. The Court granted the motion on the breach of contract count related to fee-shifting provisions.

Young Women's Christian Association of Rochester and Monroe County v. Hatteras Funds, LP - Rule 23.1 Motion

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion denying a Rule 23.1 motion in the derivative action brought by the Young Women's Christian Association of Rochester and Monroe County against Hatteras Funds, LP and related defendants. The case involves a master-feeder fund structure where the plaintiff alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by investment managers, including claims related to a 25% diversification policy. The opinion addresses the sufficiency of the demand futility allegations under Delaware's heightened pleading standard for derivative claims.

Goldman Sachs Derivative Settlement Affirmed

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery's approval of a third derivative settlement on behalf of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and the award of fees to Plaintiff Shiva Stein and Objector Sean J. Griffith. The affirmance relies on the February 27, 2024 Memorandum Opinion approving the Third Settlement and the August 11, 2025 Letter Opinion awarding fees. This concludes the shareholder derivative action C.A. No. 2017-0354.

Hawaiian Airlines v. Dept. of Taxation - Tax Appeal Certiorari Rejected

The Hawaii Supreme Court rejected Hawaiian Airlines' petition for writ of certiorari in a tax appeal case against the Hawaii Department of Taxation. The Intermediate Court of Appeals decision (CAAP-24-0000496) will stand as the final judgment. The certiorari application, filed February 3, 2026, was rejected by order dated March 31, 2026.

Tiki's Grill v. DTRIC Insurance - Certiorari Accepted

The Hawaii Supreme Court accepted DTRIC Insurance Company Limited's Application for Writ of Certiorari in Case No. SCWC-22-0000084. The case involves an insurance coverage dispute originating from Circuit Court Case No. 1CCV-20-0001213 and previously decided by the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The matter will be scheduled for oral argument before the state's highest court.

West Physicians Associates v. Quiane - Motion for Reconsideration Denied

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals denied Defendant-Appellant Agrifina Quiane's Motion for Reconsideration of the court's March 25, 2026 order granting a motion to dismiss the appeal. All pending motions in the case are dismissed.

Gonsalves Revocable Trust Case - Probate Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the Probate Court of the First Circuit's January 31, 2024 judgment in the Henry L. Gonsalves Revocable Trust case. The appellate court found structural error where the probate court denied Celeste M. Gonsalves's petition to amend the Trust and awarded attorneys' fees without first entering a written order retaining the case under Hawaii Probate Rules Rule 20(a). The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with HPR Rule 20(a) requirements.