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Court Remanded for New Trial Due to Peremptory Challenge Errors

The California Court of Appeal remanded a case for a new trial, finding that the trial court erred in its handling of peremptory challenges. This decision highlights potential procedural errors in jury selection that could lead to appeals and retrials.

Bates v. Pakseresht - 9th Circuit Opinion

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Bates v. Pakseresht. This filing represents a judicial decision on a legal matter, contributing to the body of case law.

Soscia Holdings LLC v. State of Rhode Island - Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Soscia Holdings, LLC v. State of Rhode Island. The appeal concerns claims arising from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's actions regarding a dam's water flow and the assessment of civil penalties. The court addressed dismissals of federal and state claims.

Truitt v. Winder - Prejudgment Interest Allocation Opinion

The Delaware Superior Court issued an opinion in Truitt v. Winder regarding the allocation of prejudgment interest between two defendants in a wrongful death case. The court vacated a portion of the jury's award for pain and suffering but upheld other damages and interest allocations.

State of Delaware v. Bradley Green - Exclusion of Expert Testimony

In a criminal case involving child sexual abuse allegations, the Delaware Superior Court ruled on the exclusion of expert testimony. The court considered whether the proposed expert's testimony would impermissibly comment on witness credibility and addressed gatekeeping functions regarding relevance and reliability.

Fulton v. State of Delaware - Compassionate Release Application Denied

The Delaware Superior Court summarily denied Gene L. Fulton's application for compassionate release. The court found that Fulton did not meet the statutory requirements for release under 11 Del. C. § 4217, as he had not yet served the mandatory portion of his sentence and had behavioral management concerns.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Exceptions

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion on exceptions to a Magistrate in Chancery's report concerning a books and records action. The case involves a dispute over anti-dilution protections for an investment in Outlander Gamma 5.2, LLC.

Delaware Supreme Court - Breach of Contract and Negligence

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's dismissal of breach of contract claims filed by insurers against Blackbaud, Inc. The insurers, as subrogees and assignees, alleged Blackbaud failed to protect client data after a ransomware attack. The court found the amended complaints adequately pled a breach of contract claim.

Supreme Court affirms arbitration of bad-faith breach claims

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision compelling arbitration of bad-faith breach of contract claims related to a post-closing earn-out payment. The court found that the seller representative's claims fell within the scope of the arbitration provision in the merger agreement.

Fifth Circuit Vacates DEA Registration Revocation for Pharmacy

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an order by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revoking Neumann's Pharmacy's registration to dispense controlled substances. The court found the DEA's decision was based on interpretations of regulations that the governing texts did not support.