Measles Outbreak Update: 997 Cases Total, No New Cases Reported

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported no new measles cases since Tuesday, maintaining the Upstate outbreak total at 997 cases. The department noted that 42 days without new cases are required to declare the outbreak over, with the potential end date set for April 26 if no further cases arise.

State v. Krause - Severance Denial in Rape Charges Reversed

The Washington Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision in State v. Krause, concluding the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying severance of rape charges. The court found that severance was not required to promote a fair determination of guilt or innocence for each offense.

State v. Stearns - Convictions for Murder and Rape Affirmed

The Washington Supreme Court affirmed convictions for murder and rape in State v. Stearns. The court provided further guidance on the admissibility of prior misconduct evidence under ER 404(b), clarifying the test for common scheme or plan.

P.H. v. D.Y. - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in P.H. v. D.Y. (Docket No. CAAP-22-0000350) as moot. The dismissal follows a review of the record and responses to orders to show cause and for supplemental briefing.

Kona Scenic Land, Inc. v. Estate of Benjamin Nihi

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case of Kona Scenic Land, Inc. v. Estate of Benjamin Nihi. The docket number for this case is CAAP-26-0000037. No specific citations or authorities were listed as being directly impacted by this ruling.

State v. Harris - Criminal Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State v. Harris, with docket number CAAP-23-0000748. The opinion was dated March 27, 2026, and no known citations or authorities were listed.

Boomlets LLC v. Otherside LLC - Judgment Affirmed

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment against Otherside LLC, This Side LLC, Peter Nascarella, and Kelly Nascarella. The appeal stemmed from a circuit court's final judgment in favor of Boomlets LLC, concerning allegations of improper fund diversion from Otherside LLC.

Parris v. 3M Company - Court Rules on PFAS Expert Testimony

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled on motions to exclude expert testimony in the Parris v. 3M Company case concerning PFAS contamination. The court denied one motion entirely and granted in part and denied in part another, impacting the admissibility of expert evidence in this Clean Water Act action.

EU and CPTPP Discuss Trade, Security at WTO Conference

The European Union and CPTPP member countries met at the WTO Ministerial Conference on March 27, 2026, to discuss strengthening the rules-based trading system and reforming the WTO. They reaffirmed commitments to incorporate electronic commerce and investment facilitation agreements into the WTO framework and address market-distorting practices.

USA v. Myers - Criminal Restitution Dispute

The Ninth Circuit issued an amended opinion affirming a district court's order to turn over funds from a defendant's inmate trust account to satisfy a restitution obligation under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA). The court held that the MVRA applies to substantial aggregated sums from multiple sources, not just one-time windfalls.