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Fourth Circuit Denies Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Roberto Antoine Darden. The petition alleged undue delay by the district court in acting on a motion to alter or amend a previous order. The appellate court found the district court had recently ruled on the motion, rendering the petition moot.

AG Tong Seeks Enforcement of Order Against FEMA Disaster Funding

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 23 states have filed a motion asking a court to enforce its December 11, 2025 order against FEMA. The motion seeks to compel FEMA to reverse its termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program and restore billions in disaster preparedness funding.

Florida AG Secures 21-Year Sentence for Crypto Criminal Targeting Seniors

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a 21.6-year prison sentence for Otiz Swinton Jr. for a crypto fraud scheme targeting seniors. This marks the longest incarceration for a cyber fraud case by the Office of Statewide Prosecution Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit since its founding in 2023.

State v. Jackson - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Raymond Jackson's motion for postconviction relief. Jackson sought relief based on alleged evidence suppression and ineffective assistance of counsel, but the court found no grounds to overturn his guilty plea.

KBranch v. BS13 Menu Buyer - Summary Judgment Opinion

The Delaware Superior Court issued a memorandum opinion in KBranch, Inc. v. BS13 Menu Buyer, Inc. The court denied the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment regarding claims related to an escrow dispute following a company sale.

Bloomsybox.com LLC v. Userway, Inc. - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a report and recommendation on Userway, Inc.'s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by Bloomsybox.com LLC. The court recommended granting in part the motion to dismiss claims related to breach of contract, consumer fraud, warranty violations, and negligent misrepresentation.

Richardson et al. v. Jawahar et al - Securities Fraud Case Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied a motion to stay a securities fraud case filed by Kathryn A. Richardson, Trustee, against Siddharth Jawahar. The court found that the defendant's arguments for a stay, based on potential Fifth Amendment self-incrimination during ongoing criminal proceedings, were not sufficiently supported.

Executive Order Extending Disaster Emergency for Healthcare Staffing Shortages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended a disaster emergency declaration for New York County due to ongoing healthcare staffing shortages caused by a nursing strike. The order continues previous emergency measures through February 24, 2026, aiming to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

New York Disaster Emergency Declaration Extended

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the state disaster emergency declared due to extreme temperatures and winter storms. The extension allows state and local governments to bypass standard procurement policies for essential supplies and services until March 19, 2026.

State AGs Oppose Termination of Haiti TPS

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's effort to terminate Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The brief urges the Court of Appeals to affirm a lower court's decision to postpone the termination while litigation continues.