Dursi v. Coffey - Neighbor Dispute Over Bamboo Encroachment

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision granting a petition for a license to enter neighboring property to install a bamboo root barrier. The case addresses a dispute arising from bamboo encroachment between adjacent property owners.

Axos Bank v. Michael Gangi Plumbing & Heating Contrs., Inc.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss counterclaims in a mortgage foreclosure action. The case involves Axos Bank and Michael Gangi Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., among other defendants, concerning two mortgages.

Harrington v. Ortolani - Defamation Case Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in Harrington v. Ortolani. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's order regarding a defamation action between condominium unit owners.

People v. Harris - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York modified a judgment against Wayne Harris by vacating the imposition of a mandatory surcharge and fees. This modification was based on the defendant being under 21 at the time of the crime, as permitted by Criminal Procedure Law § 420.35(2-a).

People v. Haynesworth - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a criminal conviction for attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. The court found no non-frivolous issues on appeal and granted the assigned counsel's motion to withdraw.

Phillips v. Varma - Medical Malpractice Appeal Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying summary judgment to defendants Vikas Varma and Neuro-Pain Care, P.C. The court reinstated the medical malpractice and lack of informed consent claims against these defendants, finding that triable issues of fact exist regarding the plaintiff's infection following epidural steroid injections.

Matter of Any Vanessa M. - Juvenile Delinquency Proceeding

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified an amended order of disposition in a juvenile delinquency proceeding. The court adjusted the credit for time spent in detention, extending it from May 24, 2024, to April 15, 2019, for a total placement period of three years.

Motor Finance Compensation Scheme Implementation Period

The FCA has announced that a proposed motor finance compensation scheme will include an implementation period of 3 to 5 months. This aims to streamline the process for consumers to receive compensation and for firms to manage claims, with millions expected to receive payouts in 2026.

FCA fines John Wood Group £12.99M for misleading statements

The FCA has fined John Wood Group PLC £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results for 2022, 2023, and the first half of 2024. The company failed to maintain adequate systems and controls, leading to misleading statements that impacted its share price.

United Utilities Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) at Lostock Close / Chale Close CSO. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.

Environment Agency Consultation on Environmental Permit Application

The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by Andy Pink for a site located at TA4 4DJ. The consultation period allows interested parties to comment on the application before a decision is made on granting or refusing the permit.

Virginia Health Officials Investigate Measles Exposure

Virginia health officials are investigating a potential measles exposure in the Southwest Region following a confirmed case. The Virginia Department of Health is urging individuals who may have been exposed at specific locations on March 2 to report their exposure and monitor for symptoms.

Kenny v. Roberts - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in Kenny v. Roberts (Docket No. CAAP-25-0000729). The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees after being ordered to do so.

Moreau-Brown v. Kenny - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Defendant-Appellant Stephen Richard Kenny. The dismissal was due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees after his motion to proceed in forma pauperis was denied.

A.B. v. J.M. - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in A.B. v. J.M. (Docket No. CAAP-25-0000623) due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the Family Court had not entered a final order for dissolution of marriage, and the appealed order was not independently appealable.

K.M. v. Child Support Enforcement Agency - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of an appeal filed by K.M. against the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The dismissal was based on K.M.'s failure to comply with Rule 72 of the Hawaii Family Court Rules, specifically regarding the designation and service of the record on appeal.

Kenny v. Lange - Appeal Dismissal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal in Kenny v. Lange due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees. The court issued an order on March 4, 2026, upholding the dismissal based on non-compliance with a prior order.

DeBruyn v. Douglas - Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Scott DeBruyn. DeBruyn was convicted of delivering oxycodone, leading to a death, and claimed ineffective assistance of counsel. The court found he could not meet the requirements of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.

United States v. Demetrius Burt Catching - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentences for Demetrius Burt Catching, who admitted to violating supervised release terms and pleaded guilty to distributing marijuana and conspiring to commit money laundering. The court found no error in the resulting sentences.

Melvin Weatherholt v. Crockett County School Board - Civil Rights

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Melvin Weatherholt v. Crockett County School Board. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege a Fourth Amendment violation regarding their removal from a school event, thus upholding the dismissal of their claims.

Meyer v. State of Wyoming - Supreme Court Opinion

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for second-degree sexual assault against Jacob Meyer, a former assistant principal. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's rulings on evidence related to post-incident contact and victim impact testimony.

SEC Sanctions Shima Capital and Yida Gao for Misrepresentations

The SEC has sanctioned Shima Capital Management LLC and its owner Yida Gao for making material misrepresentations to investors. As a result, Shima Capital's registration as an investment adviser has been revoked.

Delaware Court of Chancery: Restrictive Covenants Unenforceable, Motion to Dismiss Granted

The Delaware Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss, finding restrictive covenants in sale and employment agreements unenforceable due to overbreadth. The court denied the plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, impacting the enforceability of post-employment restrictions for the defendants.

Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene, docket number 23-1595. The court affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Connor, who was convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Shareef Childs v Cheryl Webster - Religious Freedom Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case where an inmate alleges violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the First Amendment. The inmate claims the prison chaplain provided inaccurate prayer schedules, placing a substantial burden on his religious exercise.

Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene, concerning a federal habeas corpus petition. The court affirmed the denial of relief, upholding the district court's decision regarding ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

A.B. v. J.M. - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii dismissed an appeal filed by Defendant-Appellant J.M. due to a lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the Family Court had not entered a final order for dissolution of marriage, and the appealed order was not independently appealable.

Stephen Richard Kenny v. Celia E. Roberts - Order Dismissing Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii has dismissed the appeal filed by Stephen Richard Kenny. The dismissal is due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees by the court-ordered deadline.

Moreau-Brown v. Kenny - Order Dismissing Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii has issued an order dismissing the appeal in Moreau-Brown v. Kenny. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to pay required filing fees after being ordered to do so.

Stephen Richard Kenny v. Damara Hara Lange - Appeal Dismissal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii dismissed Stephen Richard Kenny's appeal. The dismissal was due to Kenny's failure to pay the required appellate filing fees after being ordered to do so by the court.

Freedom Spas LLC v. Collins - Order Dismissing Petition

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has issued an order dismissing the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Freedom Spas LLC and Eric Savage against the Honorable Lance D. Collins and Honua Kai Condominium Association, Inc. The dismissal is with prejudice, following a stipulation by the parties to dismiss the underlying case with prejudice.

State of Hawaii v. Renard C. Davis - Rejection of Certiorari Application

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has rejected Renard C. Davis's application for a writ of certiorari in case SCWC-23-0000597. This rejection means the lower court's decision will stand, and no further appeal to this court is permitted on this matter.

Court affirms dismissal of appeal for non-compliance

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii affirmed the dismissal of an appeal filed by K.M. The dismissal was due to K.M.'s non-compliance with Rule 72 of the Hawaii Family Court Rules, which governs appeals to the family court. The court found that K.M. failed to properly serve the notice of appeal and designate the record.

Bellamy v. City and County of Honolulu - Certiorari Accepted

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has accepted the application for a writ of certiorari in the case of Bellamy v. City and County of Honolulu. The court will not hear oral arguments in this matter.

Koa Kaakimaka v. State of Hawaii - Certiorari Accepted

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii has accepted a writ of certiorari for Koa Kaakimaka. The court will schedule oral arguments and requires supplemental briefing on the sufficiency of evidence for a conviction of violation of privacy in the first degree.

State v. Gutierrez - New Mexico Court of Appeals Opinion

The New Mexico Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal with prejudice of a criminal case against Isaiah Angel Anthony Gutierrez. The appellate court ruled that once a prosecutor files a 'nolle prosequi,' the district court loses jurisdiction, unless the filing is a clear sham.

Heather Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc. - Supreme Court Opinion

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has released its opinion in Heather Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc. The case, identified by docket number 2022AP001728, addresses issues related to debt collection practices. The published opinion is the final version and will appear in the official reports.

SEC Adopts New Insider Reporting Rules for Foreign Private Issuers

The SEC has adopted new rules implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act. These rules impose new insider reporting disclosure obligations on directors and officers of foreign private issuers. The changes were adopted on February 27, 2026.

Foley & Lardner LLP Law Firm Profile

Foley & Lardner LLP has updated its profile on JD Supra, detailing its extensive practice areas and locations. The profile includes information on over 1,000 attorneys and links to various publications and insights from the firm.

Buchalter Law Firm Profile and Practice Areas

This document provides a profile for the Buchalter law firm, detailing its practice areas, locations, and contact information. It also lists recent publications and events relevant to various legal and regulatory topics.

Federal Circuit Allows IEEPA Tariff Refund Litigation to Resume

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied the government's request for a stay, allowing litigation seeking refunds of tariffs imposed under IEEPA to resume. The decision remands the case to the Court of International Trade, where over 2,000 similar cases are pending.

Trade Case Filed Against Chinese Truck Bed Cover Imports

U.S. producers RealTruck, Inc. and others have filed petitions with the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on truck bed covers imported from China. The petitioners allege that these imports are being sold below fair value and are unfairly subsidized, causing injury to domestic producers.

Florida AG Forms Unit to Combat Foreign Data Threats

The Florida Attorney General has established a new unit, the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA) Prevention Unit, to investigate and prosecute foreign companies misusing Floridians' personal data. The unit will focus on companies linked to foreign adversaries, particularly in the healthcare sector, and will investigate money laundering and cyber fraud.

DOJ Names Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office Lead Partner on Trade Fraud Task Force

The Department of Justice has selected the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois as a lead prosecutorial partner for its Trade Fraud Task Force. The task force aims to pursue parties evading federal customs laws and smugglers of prohibited goods, utilizing civil and criminal enforcement tools.

Multinational Employers: Large-Scale Workforce Reduction Mistakes

This article highlights common mistakes multinational employers make when planning large-scale workforce reductions in 2026. It emphasizes the critical need for pre-announcement consultations with works councils and government bodies in various jurisdictions to avoid invalid terminations and penalties.

February 2026 Sanctions Developments

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP published an update on February 2026 sanctions developments, highlighting the largest individual civil monetary penalty, a penalty against an academic institution, and designations signaling pressure on Nicaragua. The update provides insights into recent enforcement actions and potential future sanctions targets.

SEC Adopts New Insider Reporting Rules for Foreign Private Issuers

The SEC has adopted new rules requiring directors and officers of foreign private issuers (FPIs) to report their beneficial ownership and trades in the issuer's equity securities. These changes, effective March 18, 2026, align FPI reporting with that of domestic issuers and aim to increase market transparency.

SEC Adopts Final Rules for Section 16(a) Reporting by Foreign Issuers

The SEC adopted final rules requiring executive officers and directors of Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) to report their holdings and transactions in equity securities on Forms 3, 4, and 5. These rules implement the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act and become effective on March 18, 2026.

Venezuela Sanctions Eased, Legal Risk Persists

The US Department of the Treasury's OFAC has eased certain sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector through new general licenses. These licenses authorize specific transactions related to oil, investments, and port operations but come with strict conditions and reporting requirements.

FCA Insurance Sector Regulatory Priorities for 2026

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its first annual Regulatory Priorities report for the insurance sector, outlining key focus areas for 2026. The report replaces previous portfolio letters and aims to provide clarity on expectations regarding claims handling, consumer understanding, access to insurance, and technology risks.