State AG Secures $5.1M Tenant Relief Package

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $5.1 million financial relief package for tenants of Concierge Apartments. The agreement, resulting from an investigation into unsafe conditions, includes cash payments, free rent, and utility waivers. A second agreement addressing ongoing inspections and accountability is forthcoming.

AG Uthmeier Announces Arrest in Multi-County Organized Retail Theft Scheme

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Keith Wallis for a multi-county retail theft scheme. The scheme involved stealing trading cards from Target stores and selling them online, resulting in over $10,000 in losses for the retailer and nearly $40,000 in revenue for the suspect. Wallis faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted.

Massey v. CBRE, Inc. - Appeal Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss Arthur Massey's complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court found that the appellant forfeited appellate review by not challenging the basis of the district court's disposition in his informal brief. The court denied motions and affirmed the judgment.

US v. David Minkkinen - Intellectual Property Theft and Fraud Case

The Fourth Circuit reversed and remanded a district court's decision that dismissed ten counts against David Minkkinen and Sivaraman Sambasivam. The appellate court found that the government's preindictment delay was not a violation of due process, allowing prosecution on all fourteen counts related to alleged intellectual property theft and fraud.

Mosisa v. Perry - Affirmal of Civil Action Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Feven Mosisa's civil action without prejudice due to a lack of personal jurisdiction. The unpublished per curiam opinion found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Gorbatova v. Lynn - Municipal Citation Appeal

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition for relief concerning municipal citations and fines issued by the City of Lynn. The court found that the petitioner had an available alternative remedy through an appeal to the District Court, precluding extraordinary intervention.

Texas DOB Enforcement Orders Update

The Texas Department of Banking has updated its Enforcement Orders page, adding new entries for various financial services, including Money Services Businesses, Perpetual Care Cemeteries, and Private Child Support Enforcement Agencies. Notable additions include specific revocation and cease and desist orders.

Gorokhovskiy v. Barclays Bank Delaware - Appeal of Default Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court affirmed a default judgment against Viktor Gorokhovskiy in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware. Gorokhovskiy appealed the default judgment, alleging insufficient service of process and bias, but the court found no reversible error.

Court Opinion on Daubert Motions and Summary Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court issued an opinion and order addressing Daubert motions and summary judgment motions in a wrongful death case. The court ruled on summary judgment motions for Nexius and Myndco and a Daubert challenge concerning a damages expert.

Order Regarding Affidavit of Merit for Foreign Object Left in Patient

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order regarding an affidavit of merit in a medical malpractice case. The court reviewed the plaintiff's complaint and affidavits concerning a foreign object left in a patient during surgery, finding the affidavits met the statutory requirements.

Medical Negligence Suit - Affidavit of Merit Review

The Delaware Superior Court reviewed affidavits of merit in a medical negligence suit filed by the Plaintiffs against Churchman Village and Buena Vista Healthcare. The court previously found the physician's affidavit sufficient and declined to consider the nurse's affidavit.

Delaware Superior Court Order on Affidavit of Merit Compliance

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order finding that the plaintiff's Affidavit of Merit complied with state statutes regarding medical malpractice claims. The court reviewed the affidavit in camera and confirmed it met all statutory requirements, including expert qualifications and opinions on breach of standard of care.

Mogo Inc. v. Cricket Media Inc. - Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Cricket Media Inc.'s motion to dismiss Mogo Inc.'s complaint regarding non-payment of a debt. The case involves a $1.77 million promissory note and a related purchase agreement.

FCA CEO Speech: UK Wholesale Finance Renaissance

FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi delivered a speech on the future of UK wholesale finance, emphasizing the UK's role as a global trading hub and the FCA's commitment to market integrity and reform. The speech, delivered at the Goldman Sachs EMEA Head of Trading conference, highlighted opportunities for growth and the need for the UK financial sector to adapt at market speed.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Billie Piper

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Billie Piper for a site at Sunnyglade, Haycrafts Lane, Swanage, BH19 3EB. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for commenting.

Companies House Appoints Dr Ros Rivaz as Chair

Ministers have confirmed the appointment of Dr Ros Rivaz as the new Chair of Companies House, effective March 1, 2026. She succeeds John Clarke and brings extensive leadership experience to guide the organization's transformation and support the government's transparency agenda.

SEC Bars Ricardi Celicourt for Unregistered Broker Activities

The SEC has barred Ricardi Celicourt from association with any broker or dealer and from participating in any penny stock offering. This action follows findings that Celicourt acted as an unregistered broker, facilitating the sale of unregistered securities for Royal Bengal Logistics, Inc. and receiving over $517,000 in compensation.

Raymond Bright v. State of Florida - Murder Conviction and Death Sentence Appeal

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed a lower court's denial of Raymond Bright's motion to vacate his death sentence for two brutal murders. Bright appealed his conviction and sentence, also seeking a writ of habeas corpus, but the court denied relief.

ESMA Supervisory Briefing on Algorithmic Trading

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a supervisory briefing to support consistent supervision of algorithmic trading across the EU. The briefing provides National Competent Authorities with tools and clarified expectations for supervising firms engaged in algorithmic trading under MiFID II, including considerations for AI.

ESMA Consults on EMIR 3 Post-Trade Risk Reduction Services

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on the requirements for post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) services under EMIR 3. The consultation seeks feedback on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that define conditions for PTRR services to benefit from a clearing obligation exemption.

FTC and States Secure $100M Judgment Against Walmart for Deceptive Earnings Claims

The FTC and 11 states have secured a $100 million judgment against Walmart to settle allegations of deceptive earnings claims made to delivery drivers in its Spark Driver program. The company allegedly misled drivers about base pay, incentives, and tips, causing drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars.

United States ex rel. Crutcher v. First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation - False Claims Act

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware is considering a False Claims Act case filed by relator Kari Crutcher against First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation and others. The court is addressing a motion for leave to file a revised complaint, which includes allegations against PIMCO and a former CEO, following FGMC's bankruptcy and reorganization.

Genesis CMG Holdings LLC v. Philip Yancey - Motion to Dismiss Contract Dispute

The Delaware Court of Chancery recommended dismissal of a contract dispute filed by Genesis CMG Holdings LLC against former executives Philip Yancey and Jennifer Miller-Baten. The court found that the restrictive covenants at issue had terminated by their own terms before the alleged breaches occurred, failing to state a viable claim.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Motion to Dismiss

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion regarding a motion to dismiss a corporate law case. The court found it lacked personal jurisdiction over one of the defendants, an affiliate of a controlling stockholder, due to insufficient Delaware-directed activity. This ruling impacts the scope of potential legal actions against controlling entities in Delaware.

AFGE v. Trump - Labor Law

The Ninth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction in AFGE v. Trump, concerning labor relations for federal employees. The court found the injunction was improperly granted, impacting the application of executive orders related to federal worker unions.

Lopez v. United States - Appeal of Sentence for Child Pornography Offenses

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded David Lopez Jr.'s 360-month sentence for child pornography offenses. The court agreed that a five-level enhancement for engaging in a pattern of activity involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor was incorrectly applied.

Kealani Distribution v. FDA - Tobacco Control Act Rule Challenge

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision upholding the FDA's Final PMTA Rule. The court found that the FDA complied with the Regulatory Flexibility Act when promulgating the rule, which regulates new tobacco products. The ruling impacts manufacturers and trade associations representing small businesses in the vapor product industry.

Dentist Sentenced for Fraud, Unlicensed Practice, and Illegal Prescribing

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of Fritz Gabriel to five years in jail for practicing dentistry without a license, illegally prescribing controlled substances, and defrauding MassHealth of over $245,000. Gabriel was convicted on multiple felony counts and ordered to pay restitution.

EDPB Opinion on ABN AMRO Binding Corporate Rules

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued Opinion 06/2026 regarding the Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) of ABN AMRO. This opinion addresses the draft decision from the Dutch supervisory authority concerning these BCRs.

EDPB Opinion on Dutch Authority's Draft Decision for Arcadis Group

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued an opinion on a draft decision by the Dutch Data Protection Authority concerning Arcadis Group's Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). This opinion addresses the international transfer of data and the adequacy of the BCRs.

People v. Roeschen - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, has issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Roeschen. The court agreed with the parties to reverse one conviction and remand for resentencing.

People v. Medrano - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Conviction

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a motion to vacate a conviction for transportation of a controlled substance. The defendant argued he did not understand the immigration consequences of his plea. The court found the defendant failed to establish prejudice from any error in understanding.

People v. Vanderford - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Vanderford. The court affirmed the defendant's convictions for murder, robbery, burglary, and arson, except to strike one of the two multiple-murder special circumstances found true.

People v. Fonseca - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Fonseca. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 75 years to life. The appeal addresses issues including jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, and evidentiary rulings.

People v. Sylvester - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a resentencing decision in People v. Sylvester, holding that trial courts retain discretion to strike multiple sentencing enhancements. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision not to strike additional enhancements.

People v. Velazquezhuar - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, filed an opinion affirming a judgment against Omar Velazquezhuar, who was convicted of murdering his domestic partner. The court found no grounds for reversal regarding the admission of prior uncharged crimes evidence, jury instructions, or alleged jury coercion.

People v. Adams - Criminal Threat Conviction Affirmed

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a conviction for making a criminal threat against Christopher Larry Adams. The court found that Adams forfeited his argument for reducing the felony to a misdemeanor by failing to raise it at the sentencing hearing and that the argument also failed on its merits.

People v. Bogan - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified the sentence of Ladrill Bogan, vacating a $5,000 restitution fine pursuant to recent statutory amendments. The court affirmed the modified sentence of 50 years to life, finding no abuse of discretion in denying a motion to dismiss a prior strike conviction.

People v. Lopez - Child Molestation Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a judgment against Antonio Martinez Lopez, who was convicted of child molestation. The court found that the trial court erred by imposing an upper term sentence based on aggravating factors not stipulated to by the defendant or proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Semaan v. Mosier - California Court of Appeal Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal filed an order modifying its opinion in Semaan v. Mosier, clarifying the scope of quasi-judicial immunity for court-appointed receivers. The modification addresses arguments related to statutory immunity and common law immunity, confirming there is no change in the judgment.

Fisher v. Fisher - Wrongful Death Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment in a wrongful death case. The court found that the defendants' tortious conduct was the legal cause of the decedent's relapse and subsequent death, upholding jury awards totaling approximately $9.4 million plus punitive damages.

S.O. v. Bonita Unified School District - Childhood Sexual Assault Claims

The California Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's decision, holding that Assembly Bill No. 218's retroactive waiver of the claim presentation requirement for childhood sexual assault claims does not violate the California Constitution. This ruling allows plaintiffs to bring claims that would otherwise be time-barred.

People v. Lopez - Criminal Robbery and Restitution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order regarding victim restitution in the case of People v. Lopez. The defendant appealed the trial court's determination of restitution owed to Wells Fargo Bank and the handling of potential restitution to NCR. The court found no abuse of discretion.

Villa v. Modica - Appeal of Employment Discharge

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's decision regarding the discharge of a police detective, Salvador Villa. The appellate court directed the trial court to order the Civil Service Commission to reconsider the penalty for Villa's employment discharge based on remaining charges.

People v. Snow - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, has reversed and remanded a sentencing order for Ricky Alan Snow. The court reconsidered the case in light of a Supreme Court directive concerning the application of the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012.

County of Sacramento v. NKS Real Estate Holdings CA3 - Real Estate Development

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's judgment against NKS Real Estate Holdings, Inc. and its attorney for creating a nuisance per se by constructing and leasing an accessory dwelling unit without obtaining a building permit from Sacramento County. The court found the defendants' arguments regarding standing, ordinance conflict, and nuisance per se lacked merit.

People v. Patterson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in People v. Patterson, concerning a murder conviction. The court reversed and remanded the case with directions, indicating a significant change in the legal status of the defendant's conviction.

People v. Acosta - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Marlon Acosta, who was found guilty of multiple sexual offenses and kidnapping. Acosta appealed, raising issues of insufficient evidence, witness impeachment, admission of uncharged acts, and prosecutorial misconduct. The court found no merit in his contentions.

People v. Harvey - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a petition for recall and resentencing filed by James Earl Harvey. Harvey argued that denying resentencing mechanisms to defendants who were 18 at the time of their offenses, while providing them to those under 18, violated equal protection. The court rejected this argument, affirming the original sentence.

People v. Sheed - Motion to Vacate Conviction

The California Court of Appeal reversed an order denying Donny Kay Sheed's motion to vacate his 1989 conviction based on newly discovered evidence of factual innocence. The court found Sheed was entitled to a hearing on his motion.