Damaryam v. Morazzini - Civil Rights Case Scheduling Order

A civil rights case, Damaryam v. Morazzini, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. An initial case management scheduling order was issued, setting deadlines for case management statements and scheduling an initial conference.

Murphy v. Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Murphy v. Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by John Murphy against Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC and other related entities.

M.S. v. United States (Federal Bureau of Prisons) - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, M.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons), was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity. The case involves a U.S. Government Defendant.

Torres v. California Department of Corrections et al - Civil Rights

A new civil rights case, Torres v. California Department of Corrections et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint seeks damages and a jury trial against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and other named individuals.

Headwater Research LLC v. Google LLC - Patent Case

Headwater Research LLC has filed a patent case against Google LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on February 26, 2026, and the initial case management scheduling order has been issued.

Reyes v. Target Corporation - Civil Rights: Jobs

Target Corporation has filed a Notice of Removal in the civil case Reyes v. Target Corporation, filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, which concerns Civil Rights: Jobs, was originally filed in San Mateo County Superior Court.

Vargas v. ThredUp Inc. - Civil Fraud Case

A new civil case, Vargas v. ThredUp Inc., was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by number 3:26-cv-01704, is based on diversity jurisdiction and alleges fraud.

Suarez Soto v. Bondi - Immigration Action

A new civil case, Suarez Soto v. Bondi, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves alleged violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and is categorized under 'Other Immigration Actions'.

Stoffels v. Uber Technologies - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Stoffels v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. The filing includes a complaint, certificate of interested entities, and proposed summons.

Wayne v. Telecare Corporation - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Wayne v. Telecare Corporation, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 4:26-cv-01689, is a class action concerning personal property.

Knight v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Knight v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves personal injury and product liability claims.

Hart v. Hart et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Hart v. Hart et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01693-AGT, is categorized under 'Other Immigration Actions' and involves a complaint filed by Eugene Hart, Jr. against Frank Hart, Gerald Hart, and Robert Lee Hart.

Chow v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case titled Chow v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from San Francisco County Superior Court and includes a corporate disclosure statement.

Tate v. Borla et al - Prisoner Civil Rights Case

A new civil case, Tate v. Borla et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Fonseca Lopez v. Costco Wholesale Corporation - Civil Case

A civil case, Fonseca Lopez v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a Notice of Removal from a California Superior Court, initiating the federal litigation.

Patel v. PayPal, Inc. - Civil Filing

A new civil case, Patel v. PayPal, Inc., was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 5:26-cv-01695, involves a complaint filed by Alpa Patel against PayPal, Inc. A scheduling order has been issued, setting deadlines for case management statements and an initial conference.

M.C. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil case, M.C. v. United States of America et al., was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is identified by docket number 4:26-cv-01701 and concerns Civil Rights. The plaintiff, M.C., is seeking to proceed under a pseudonym.

N. v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A civil case, N. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims of personal injury and product liability. The filing includes a complaint, certificate of interested entities, and proposed summons.

S.B. Doe v. Lyft, Inc. - Product Liability Lawsuit

Plaintiff S.B. Doe has filed a product liability lawsuit against Lyft, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, filed on February 26, 2026, alleges personal injury related to product liability. This marks the initial filing of the complaint.

Executive Order 651: Single-Stair Multifamily Buildings

Massachusetts Executive Order 651 facilitates the development of safe and affordable single-stair multifamily residential buildings. This order aims to streamline building processes and encourage the construction of more housing units across the state.

Executive Order 653 Extends Travel Ban to Dukes County

Massachusetts Executive Order 653 amends Executive Order 652 to extend a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel to Dukes County. The order was issued by Governor Charlie Baker.

Executive Order 652: Ban on Motor Vehicle Travel in Certain Counties

Massachusetts Executive Order 652 imposes a temporary ban on motor vehicle travel in specific counties to ensure public safety. The order details the affected counties and the duration of the travel restriction. This measure is enacted to manage a public safety situation.

State AGs Defend Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

24 State Attorneys General, including Connecticut AG William Tong, filed a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court. The coalition opposes an executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.

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.