US Courts

California Supreme Court Modifies Opinion on Free Speech Rights

The California Supreme Court has modified its opinion regarding free speech rights in the case of Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles. The modification clarifies language concerning a consent decree with the federal government that impacted the city's ability to enforce certain advisory requirements for complaints against peace officers.

Court Denies Further Production in Books and Records Action

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied a plaintiff's request for further production of books and records from GenScript Corporation. The court found that the plaintiff had not met the burden to prove a compelling need for records beyond those already provided under Delaware General Corporation Law Section 220.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Settlement Agreement Breach

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion resolving eight points of disagreement regarding the implementation of a partial summary judgment ruling. The case involves a dispute over a settlement agreement breach between Eller Associates Inc. and SRP Capital Advisors LLC, concerning investments in oil, gas, and mineral assets.

Court of Chancery Dismisses Crypto Case with Leave to Transfer

The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a $16 million crypto case brought by HASH Asset Management Ltd. against DMA Labs, Inc. and others. The court found that the claims supporting its jurisdiction were insufficiently pled and granted leave to transfer the case to the Superior Court.

Supreme Court affirms Chancery judgment in Fortiline v. McCall

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a judgment from the Court of Chancery in the case of Fortiline, Inc. and Patriot Supply Holdings, Inc. v. Hayne McCall et al. The Court's order stated that the judgment should be affirmed based on the reasoning provided in the Court of Chancery's memorandum opinion.

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Court of Chancery Judgment

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a judgment from the Court of Chancery in the case of Irv Edwards, M.D., et al. v. Gigacquisitions2, LLC, et al. The decision upholds the lower court's ruling, with the Supreme Court finding the judgment should be affirmed based on the reasoning in the Court of Chancery's Memorandum Opinion.

Ackerman v. Arkema Incorporated - Tolling of State Statute of Limitations

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision dismissing state law claims against Arkema Incorporated as untimely. The court held that Texas law does not recognize cross-jurisdictional tolling of statutes of limitations, meaning a federal class action does not pause the clock for individual state court filings.

Cadence Bank v. Johnson - Appeal of Summary Judgment on Loan Guarantees

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment against appellants Cole Wayne and Cord Henry Johnson, holding them liable as guarantors for loans made by Cadence Bank and Century Bank. The court found complete diversity existed, allowing the case to proceed, and upheld the district court's ruling that the Johnsons were personally liable for Bridgelink Engineering LLC's defaulted loans.

Jackson v. Tarrant County - Redistricting Appeal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction in a redistricting case involving Tarrant County, Texas. Appellants argued that the county commissioners court redrew precinct lines to harm racial minorities and that staggered elections justified intervention. The court found insufficient evidence for racial discrimination and rejected the argument for intervention based on staggered elections.

Brittney Kennedy v. City of Arlington - Appeal of Constitutional Claims Dismissal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of constitutional claims brought by Brittney Kennedy against the City of Arlington. The claims alleged violations of due process and duty of care during a police cadet training exercise that resulted in Marquis Kennedy's death. The court found no plausible constitutional violation.