SEC Adopts Final Rules for Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

The SEC has adopted final rules and form amendments implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA). These changes require directors and officers of foreign private issuers to electronically disclose their holdings and transactions in the issuer's equity securities, effective March 18, 2026.

SEC and FSA Hold Dialogue on Market Developments and Crypto

The SEC and Japan's FSA held their Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue to discuss market developments, including crypto and digital assets. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues and enhance investor protection in global capital markets.

Delaware Supreme Court Opinion on Corporate Law Amendments

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an opinion answering certified questions of law regarding recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL). The court's decision addresses the constitutionality of these amendments, impacting corporate governance and legal frameworks within the state.

West v. Emig - Motion for Reconsideration in Habeas Corpus Case

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied Petitioner Christopher H. West's motion for reconsideration in his federal habeas corpus case. The court found the motion to be an unauthorized successive habeas request, lacking jurisdiction.

Empire Technology Development LLC v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - Patent Infringement

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion and order in the patent infringement case between Empire Technology Development LLC and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings regarding alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Numbers 9,367,370 and 9,671,850.

SEC Adopts Final Amendments for Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

The SEC has adopted final amendments to rules and forms under the Exchange Act to implement the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act. These amendments require directors and officers of foreign private issuers with U.S. registered equity securities to disclose beneficial ownership and transactions. The rule becomes effective on March 18, 2026.

L.B. v. San Diego Unified School District - IDEA Reimbursement

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's decision, ruling that a student may be entitled to reimbursement for private special education expenses under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The court found that the school district's duty to offer a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) was not contingent on parents specifically requesting an 'IEP document' versus an 'IEP meeting'. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Medical Negligence Lawsuit Dismissed Based on Statute of Repose

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a medical negligence lawsuit against the United States. The court ruled that the claim, filed 18 years after the alleged unauthorized surgery and complications at a VA hospital, was barred by Mississippi's seven-year statute of repose.

Fifth Circuit Court Opinion: Voice of the Experienced v. LeBlanc

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Voice of the Experienced vs. LeBlanc. A dissenting opinion argued the district court twice disobeyed the Prison Litigation Reform Act by failing to make preliminary injunctions permanent within 90 days.

John Rapp v. Naphcare, Inc. - Minor Settlement Approval

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington approved a minor settlement in the case of John Rapp v. Naphcare, Inc. The court reviewed stipulated orders, motions, and a settlement guardian ad litem report before entering its order.