David M. Fredrich v. Farmers Group Property & Casualty Ins. Co. - Appeals Court Opinion

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released a recommended for publication opinion in the case of David M. Fredrich v. Farmers Group Property & Casualty Ins. Co. The opinion is dated March 10, 2026, and is available for download in PDF format.

Hernandez Ramirez v. Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company - Court Opinion

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released a recommended for publication opinion in the case of Lizbeth Hernandez Ramirez v. Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company, docket number 2024AP000786. The opinion is dated March 10, 2026.

ECB Fines Nordea Finance Finland €2.26 Million for Reporting Breaches

The European Central Bank (ECB) has imposed a €2.26 million penalty on Nordea Finance Finland Ltd for breaching reporting requirements and the large exposures limit over 13 consecutive quarters. The breaches, classified as severe, stemmed from incorrect reporting of guaranteed receivables and deficiencies in internal controls.

Bentley v. Sandhills Aviation - Breach of Contract and Fraud Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment against Sandhills Aviation, LLC, and others, holding them jointly and severally liable for $2,462,882.78 for breach of contract, fraud, and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The court also denied the appellants' counterclaims.

John Chacho, Jr. v. Cara Lister - Family Law Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court dismissed an appeal in John Chacho, Jr. v. Cara Lister, finding the case moot due to subsequent custody orders. The court clarified that the 'officially released' date of an opinion governs all post-opinion motion and certification filing periods.

Ligeri v. White RoadCapital, LLC - Appeal of Dismissal

The Connecticut Appellate Court partially reversed a lower court's dismissal of a case brought by Benjamin Ligeri against White RoadCapital, LLC, and others. The appellate court found that the trial court improperly dismissed counts related to tortious interference and unfair trade practices, allowing those claims to proceed.

NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ANIMAL SERVICES v. DONOVAN - Animal Welfare Proceeding

The Connecticut Appellate Court released an opinion in an animal welfare case, clarifying that the exclusionary rule does not apply to proceedings under statute § 22-329a. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence related to neglected animals, citing the societal interest in addressing animal cruelty.

Louis Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court issued an opinion in Louis Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department, addressing the calculation of temporary total disability benefits. The court affirmed the Compensation Review Board's decision, clarifying that compensation rates must be based on the date of incapacity, not a prior date of injury, when there is a gap between the two.

The Lee Memorial Methodist Church of Norwich v. City of Norwich - Tax Exemption Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a religious organization is entitled to a tax exemption for property leased to a for-profit daycare facility under statute § 12-81 (14). The court held that the statute does not require the religious organization to be affiliated with or operate the daycare facility.

NIST Report: Experimental Setup for Automated Vehicle Passenger Comfort Evaluation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a technical report detailing an experimental framework for evaluating passenger comfort in automated vehicles during braking. The report, NISTIR 8612, outlines a standardized test plan for assessing deceleration profiles and ride quality.