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Metz v. McCarthy - Affirmation of District Court Ruling

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling in Metz v. McCarthy, dismissing the plaintiff's negligence claim related to a slip and fall injury. The court confirmed its jurisdiction after a stipulated dismissal of a breach of contract claim to allow for appeal.

Florida Supreme Court Opinion on Death Warrant Appeal

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed a circuit court's order denying post-conviction relief and denied a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and motions for a stay of execution for Billy Leon Kearse. Kearse, who is under a death sentence with an execution date set for March 3, 2026, appealed the denial of his sixth successive motion for post-conviction relief.

FTC Policy Statement on COPPA and Age Verification Technologies

The FTC issued a policy statement clarifying that it will not bring enforcement actions under COPPA against operators using age verification technologies for the sole purpose of determining user age, provided certain conditions are met. This aims to incentivize the use of these technologies to protect children online.

FTC Workshop on Data Economy Injuries and Benefits

The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a workshop on February 26, 2026, to discuss measuring consumer injuries and benefits in the data-driven economy. The event will feature FTC officials and panel discussions on privacy preferences and data breach impacts.

Arbutus v. Moderna - Expert Testimony Challenges in Patent Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a memorandum in the patent litigation case Arbutus v. Moderna. The court ruled on challenges to expert testimony, excluding one expert's reasonable royalty opinions due to flawed methodology while allowing others to testify on specific issues.

Court Denies LVNV Funding's Motion to Transfer Venue

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied LVNV Funding, LLC's motion to transfer venue in a civil case. The court found that the factors weighed against transfer, upholding the plaintiff's chosen forum.

Delaware Supreme Court Order on Depo-Provera Litigation

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an order addressing the Depo-Provera product liability litigation. The court considered an interlocutory appeal concerning case management and data administration orders, which aim to coordinate proceedings and manage discovery for over three hundred plaintiffs alleging injuries from Depo-Provera use.

Delaware Court Denies HOA TRO Request

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied a Petitioner's motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction in a dispute over HOA governance. The court also granted the Respondents' request to continue acting as the Board of Directors.

State AGs Urge Congress to Rescind OCC's True Lender Rule

25 State Attorneys General, led by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, urged Congress to rescind the OCC's True Lender Rule using the Congressional Review Act. The rule would allow predatory lenders to evade state usury laws through 'rent-a-bank' schemes, potentially harming consumers with high interest rates.

Supreme Court Orders: Certiorari Grants, Denials, and Miscellaneous Filings

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its regular order list on February 23, 2026, detailing grants and denials of petitions for writs of certiorari and other miscellaneous filings. The court granted certiorari in one case, Suncor Energy, Inc. v. Comm'rs Boulder Cty., et al., directing parties to also brief jurisdiction questions.