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SBK ART LLC v Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, even though the documents might not be discoverable from the firm's client abroad.

Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that Mar-Can Transportation Company is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Apollo Funds / Lecta Proposed Concentration

The European Commission has published details regarding the proposed concentration involving Apollo Funds acquiring sole control over Lecta Paper Industries. This is a public notice for transparency regarding the merger review process.

Extension of Import Restrictions on Colombian Material

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological, ecclesiastical, and ethnological material from Colombia. This rule, published in the Federal Register, continues existing import limitations to protect cultural heritage.

Certain Monomers and Oligomers from Taiwan: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

The International Trade Administration has issued a notice regarding antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain monomers and oligomers from Taiwan. This action establishes duties on these imported products, impacting international trade and domestic industries.

Unwrought Palladium from Russia - Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination

The Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary affirmative determination that unwrought palladium from the Russian Federation is being subsidized. This notice initiates the next phase of the countervailing duty investigation, which could lead to the imposition of duties on imports.

PVF Industrial Supply v. State of Texas - Mandamus Conditionally Granted

The Texas Court of Appeals conditionally granted a writ of mandamus in favor of PVF Industrial Supply, Inc. The court found that PVF's motion to designate UPS as a responsible third party in a personal injury lawsuit should have been granted. The case involves a personal injury lawsuit stemming from a truck accident.

Stephen Alan King v. State of Texas - Injury to Child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction against Stephen Alan King for knowingly causing serious bodily injury by omission to his daughter. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict of a first-degree felony offense, resulting in a twenty-year prison sentence.

David Roy Mundt v. the State of Texas - Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals modified and affirmed the aggravated sexual assault conviction of David Roy Mundt. The court found no error in the denial of the motion to suppress and sufficient evidence for the conviction but corrected the trial court's error in stacking life sentences, ordering them to run concurrently.

Insightin Health Data Breach Notification

Insightin Health is notifying Washington residents and regulators of a data breach affecting 11,740 individuals due to a cyberattack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. The breach, which occurred in September 2025, potentially exposed names, dates of birth, medical, and health insurance information. Insightin is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring services.