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SEC Approves Amended Distribution Plan for Compass Minerals Disclosure Violations

The SEC has approved an amended distribution plan for Compass Minerals International, Inc. following disclosure violations. The amendment corrects a scrivener's error in the plan of allocation, ensuring fair distribution of the Fair Fund to harmed investors.

SEC v. Vanguard Group - Administrative Proceeding and Settlement

The SEC has issued a second extension order in the administrative proceeding against Vanguard Group, Inc. The Division of Enforcement has requested an extension until July 31, 2026, to submit a Proposed Plan of Distribution for a Fair Fund totaling $146.4 million, stemming from Vanguard's settlement of misleading statements regarding tax consequences to investors.

SEC v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. - Proposed Plan of Distribution

The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed plan of distribution for $15 million in civil penalties collected from Elanco Animal Health Inc. Elanco was fined for misleading revenue statements made between Q1 2019 and Q1 2020. The public has 30 days to comment on the distribution plan.

Peterson v. Collins - Due Process in VA Physician Removal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the removal of Dr. John Peterson from his position at the Veterans Administration. The court found that Peterson received adequate due process during the disciplinary proceedings.

Seventh Circuit Court Opinion on Sterigenics LLC Insurance Dispute

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the Sterigenics LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company case. The court certified a question of Illinois law regarding pollution exclusions in insurance policies to the Illinois Supreme Court, which has now provided an answer resolving the dispute.

Levian et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Levian et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, assigned number 3:26-cv-02236, was filed on March 13, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The nature of the suit is listed as P.I.: Other under Diversity jurisdiction.

Wright v. Dicampli - Summary Judgment Motion Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a summary judgment motion ruling in Wright v. Dicampli. The court addressed claims of prisoner Franklin Wright against correctional officers regarding alleged Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment violations. The ruling focuses on the defendants' motion for summary judgment.

Court of Chancery dismisses case with prejudice, denies fee-shifting

The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed the case GGH-RE INVESTMENT PARTNERS LIMITED v. GOLUB CEE INVESTORS, LLC with prejudice. The court granted the respondent's motion to dismiss for failure to retain substitute counsel and failure to prosecute, and denied the request for fee-shifting.

Great Point, LLC v. Austin Wilkerson - Court Opinion Affirming

The Court of Appeals of Kentucky issued an opinion affirming a lower court's decision in Great Point, LLC v. Austin Wilkerson. The case involved a dispute over a "conditional approval" of a "retail coffee shop with drive-through" development plan by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission.

Regina & Associates v. Finance Cabinet - Affirming Bid Protest Denial

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the denial of bid protests by the Finance and Administration Cabinet. The case involved the interpretation of Kentucky's Model Procurement Code regarding competitive sealed bidding and best value awards for state contracts.