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Data Breach Claims Require Concrete Injury for Legal Standing

The ABA Litigation Section reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Holmes v. Elephant Insurance Co. held that plaintiffs alleging a data breach affecting approximately three million individuals must demonstrate concrete, particularized injury to establish legal standing. The court rejected claims based on mere exposure to risk or time spent monitoring accounts, but found standing for two plaintiffs whose drivers' license numbers appeared for sale on the dark web. The Fourth Circuit's decision creates a split with five other circuit courts on the injury threshold required for data breach standing.

Zahmire Welcome Sentenced to Life for 2018 Stabbing and Arson

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Zahmire Welcome has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 20 to 40 years, for the 2018 stabbing and arson that killed Tyrell Holmes. Welcome was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and kidnapping, and ordered to pay restitution for funeral costs.

Holmes v. Coffey - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed an order extending the time in the civil case Holmes v. Coffey, MD et al. The case, involving a prisoner's claim regarding prison conditions, was filed on March 25, 2025, and the last filing date was March 25, 2026.

Holmes Jr. v. State of Florida - Affirmed

Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's judgment in Daron Holmes Jr. v. State of Florida (No. 1D2023-3175), a criminal appeal from Jefferson County. The court upheld the lower court's decision with Judges Rowe, Nordby, and Long concurring.

Strong v. State of Florida - Affirmed

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's decision in Strong v. State of Florida (No. 1D2025-1554). Appellant Raymond Strong, proceeding pro se, challenged the Holmes County Circuit Court ruling; the state was represented by Attorney General James Uthmeier. The three-judge panel (Ray, Winokur, and Treadwell, JJ.) issued a per curiam affirmance.

Holmes v. Pathways Society - Civil Rights Case Filing

A new civil case, Holmes v. Pathways Society, was filed on March 19, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is categorized under Civil Rights and involves the U.S. Government as a defendant. The filing includes a complaint and a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Order denying Eric Holmes' post-conviction relief motion

The Delaware Superior Court denied Eric Holmes' motion for post-conviction relief. Holmes was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and sentenced as a habitual offender. This order addresses his latest attempt to challenge his conviction.

Contract Awarded for HOLMES Application to Unisys

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has awarded a contract to Unisys for the HOLMES Investigation application for an initial term of 36 months, with an option to extend for 12 months. The total value of the contract, excluding VAT, is £2,042,826.

Florida Executive Order Extends State of Emergency for Tornadoes

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-57, extending the state of emergency declared for Holmes County due to tornadoes by an additional sixty (60) days. This extension continues support for recovery efforts following the May 2025 severe weather events.

State v. Holmes - Evidence, Fraud, Legal Arguments

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed convictions for interfering with civil rights, dereliction of duty, tampering with records, and telecommunications fraud in State v. Holmes. The court found sufficient evidence for the convictions but noted an error in the verdict form for tampering with records, deeming it plain error but not grounds for reversal.