Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety - Court Opinion Correction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an order correcting minor typographical errors in its August 18, 2025 opinion in Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety. The corrections involve specific word changes and formatting adjustments within the published text.

Hircajo III v. State - Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued an opinion on March 6, 2026, in Hircajo III v. State. The court dismissed a motion for reconsideration as untimely, citing the Hawaii Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Newtown Estates Community Association v. Walk the Good Life, LLC - Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Newtown Estates Community Association against Walk the Good Life, LLC. The case involved alleged violations of community association Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.

Meredith Summer v. Detroit Pub. Schs. - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Detroit Public Schools. The case involved claims of First Amendment retaliation and religious discrimination brought by a former teacher, Meredith Summer.

US v. Patrick Craig Harrison - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision in United States v. Patrick Craig Harrison. The court upheld the imposition of a $5,000 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA) special assessment and a five-year term of supervised release, rejecting Harrison's arguments regarding indigence and sentence unreasonableness.

Marquetta Williams v. City of Canton, Ohio - Qualified Immunity

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a qualified immunity defense in the case of Marquetta Williams v. City of Canton, Ohio. The court found that a key factual dispute regarding an officer's use of deadly force requires a jury determination, potentially impacting future use-of-force cases.

Brown-Forman Corp. v. NLRB - Sixth Circuit Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Brown-Forman Corporation v. NLRB, concerning labor disputes at Brown-Forman's Woodford Reserve facility. The case involves a petition for review and cross-application for enforcement of an order from the National Labor Relations Board.

HPIL Holding Inc. v. Harry Zhang - Sixth Circuit Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by HPIL Holding, Inc. The court found that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine did not apply, allowing the case to proceed. The lawsuit alleges minority shareholders looted the corporation during a receivership proceeding.

Adams v. ANB Bank - Wyoming Supreme Court Opinion

The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an opinion in Adams v. ANB Bank, reversing a lower court's decision regarding counterclaims and attorney fees. The court affirmed the dismissal of the Adams Family Parties' claims but reversed the summary judgment on counterclaims and the award of attorney fees to the banks.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Adopts 2026 Jury Instructions

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has adopted the 2026 revisions to the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions-Criminal (Second Edition). These updated instructions, submitted by the Committee for Preparation of Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions, are effective immediately and will be provided to District Courts for implementation.

SEC v. Zachary Miller - Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Zachary Miller for acting as an unregistered broker in connection with fraudulent and unregistered securities offerings. Miller allegedly raised approximately $18.3 million from investors.

SEC Institutes Proceedings Against Canaccord Genuity LLC for Failing to File SARs

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Canaccord Genuity LLC for failing to file approximately 150 Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) related to its equity trading activities between February 2019 and March 2022. The firm allegedly failed to maintain an adequate AML surveillance program.

SEC charges EisnerAmper LLP with improper professional conduct

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against EisnerAmper LLP for improper professional conduct during its 2020 audit of the Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund. The firm allegedly failed to obtain sufficient understanding of internal controls, gather adequate evidence, and exercise due professional care, violating PCAOB auditing standards.

SEC Institutes Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Against NYSE

The SEC has instituted cease-and-desist proceedings against the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) LLC. This action stems from a critical systems disruption on January 24, 2023, which caused NYSE to fail to run opening auctions for 2,824 securities, leading to market-wide impacts including thousands of busted trades.

SEC Bars Joel Castellanos for Unregistered Securities Sales

The SEC has barred Joel Castellanos from associating with any broker, dealer, or other regulated entity. Castellanos was found to have solicited and raised at least $25.2 million from over 1,222 investors through unregistered securities sales, acting as a sales agent for MJ Capital Funding, LLC.

Delaware Court of Chancery Land Dispute Ruling

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a final ruling in a land dispute case (C.A. No. 2023-0601-LM). The court granted plaintiffs' claim for adverse possession regarding a portion of the disputed land, while denying their other claims for prescriptive easement or easement by necessity.

Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety - Order of Correction

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawai'i has issued an order of correction for its opinion in Hawai'i Government Employees Association v. Department of Public Safety. The correction involves minor edits to specific words and punctuation within the published opinion.

McAneeley v. Fukushima - Injunction Against Harassment Appeal

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi issued a summary disposition order in the case of McAneeley v. Fukushima. The appeal concerned an injunction against harassment, with the appellant raising issues of due process and freedom of speech. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

Sandomire v. Brown - Order Rejecting Writ of Certiorari

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi has rejected an application for a writ of certiorari filed by Petitioners/Defendants-Appellants David Edward Brown and Lanhua Kao Brown in the case Sandomire v. Brown. This order, issued on March 6, 2026, signifies the final disposition of the certiorari request.

Ernest Horcajo III v. State - Order Dismissing Reconsideration Motion

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi dismissed a motion for reconsideration filed by Ernest Horcajo III as untimely. The motion was filed after the deadline established by the Hawaiʻi Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Newtown Estates Community Association v. Walk the Good Life, LLC - Affirmation of Judgment

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii affirmed a judgment against Walk the Good Life, LLC in favor of Newtown Estates Community Association. The case involved alleged violations of the Association's Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. - Biometric Information Privacy Act Class Action

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to certify a class action against Amazon.com Inc. concerning the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The case involves Amazon's Virtual Try-On feature and the alleged capture and use of facial data.

United States v. Jerron D. Williams - Seventh Circuit Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Jerron Williams concerning his conviction for assaulting a federal employee and using a gun during a crime of violence. The court found that Williams waived his argument regarding the classification of the assault as a crime of violence.

Villalobos v. Picicco - Constitutional Tort Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's partial summary judgment for Elias Villalobos in a constitutional tort case against police officers. The court remanded the case, instructing parties to address both prongs of the qualified immunity test regarding the officers' entry into Villalobos's home.

Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied Amazon.com Inc.'s petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc in the case Tanya Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc. The court amended its prior opinion, clarifying the district court's discretion to award damages on a classwide basis.

Latosha Bowlin v. Board of Directors, Judah Christian School - Employment Discrimination

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII claim brought by three school employees who refused COVID-19 vaccination and testing due to religious beliefs. The court found no religious objection to the testing requirement and that accommodating the employees would contradict state executive orders.

Majeika v. Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinion

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a property owner's appeal regarding the denial of an onsite wastewater treatment system application. The court found the plaintiffs failed to establish a continuing violation and lacked standing for a facial challenge to regulations.

Innospec v. Aurorium - Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Report and Recommendation regarding a motion to dismiss filed by Defendants Aurorium Holdings LLC, et al. in the case Innospec Inc. v. Aurorium Holdings LLC. The court reviewed the legal standards for a motion to dismiss under FRCP 12(b)(6).

Thomas v. Claymont Associates, LLC - Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

The Delaware Superior Court is considering a motion for judgment on the pleadings in the case of Thomas v. Claymont Associates, LLC. The defendant, Easy Money Group Acquisition Co., LLC, argues it is not responsible for the plaintiff's alleged slip and fall injuries due to lease agreement terms. The court is reviewing whether the motion should be treated as a motion for summary judgment.

Arizona Court of Appeals - Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated and remanded an order terminating parental rights for M.M. The court found that the Department of Child Safety did not offer reasonable reunification efforts to the father, who was incarcerated. The decision highlights the importance of adequate reunification services in parental rights cases.

Fadlon v. Cleverly - Arizona Court of Appeals

The Arizona Court of Appeals addressed whether a pre-decree ruling on the enforceability of a premarital agreement can be certified as final and immediately appealable. The court also considered the showing required to override a spousal maintenance waiver in a premarital agreement when it leads to public assistance eligibility.

State v. Thomas - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in State v. Thomas, affirming the appellant's convictions and sentences for murder, armed robbery, and burglary. The court corrected the sentencing order regarding non-repetitive counts, excluded assessments, and adjusted presentence incarceration credit.

Champagne v. Bozer - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Champagne v. Bozer, affirming the removal of a co-trustee but reversing the denial of litigation expense reimbursement. The court found no abuse of discretion in removing the trustee but held that trust language allowed for reimbursement of expenses.

Commonwealth v. Pharrel P. - Juvenile Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order affirming a juvenile's adjudication of delinquency for carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm. The juvenile was committed to the Department of Youth Services until age eighteen.

David Ladd v. Alina Bosch - Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming judgments related to a construction dispute. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims under the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act and upheld a jury verdict for abuse of process. The decision is primarily directed to the parties involved.

Papadopoulos v. Dunn - Massachusetts Appeals Court Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Papadopoulos v. Dunn, affirming a lower court's judgment. The court found no evidence of causation presented by the plaintiff, thus upholding the dismissal of the case. This decision serves as persuasive authority but not binding precedent.

Robert X. Jenkins v. Shantal M. Jenkins - Massachusetts Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a judgment of contempt against Shantal M. Jenkins for failing to comply with a modification judgment regarding child support payments and providing proof of address. The court found her arguments regarding duress and lack of notification unpersuasive.

Commonwealth v. Dennis L. Coates, Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential memorandum and order in Commonwealth v. Dennis L. Coates, Jr. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member, finding that the prosecutor's closing argument did not improperly refer to facts not in evidence.

Latin America Crime Risk Trends 2025-2026

This notice analyzes political, economic, and financial crime risk trends in Latin America for 2025-2026. It highlights the impact of electoral cycles, US national security policies, and organized crime on financial institutions and corporate governance across the region.

High Court Re-Affirms 'One-Stop' Dispute Resolution in Arbitration Award Challenges

The English High Court has dismissed a challenge to an arbitral award, confirming an arbitrator's jurisdiction in a Section 67 challenge. The ruling reinforces the principle of 'one-stop' dispute resolution, particularly in settlement agreements, and clarifies the scope of an arbitrator's authority.

Importers' Path to Recover IEEPA Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

A recent article discusses the implications of a Supreme Court ruling invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Importers must take affirmative legal action, such as filing suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, to recover paid tariffs, as refunds are not automatic.

SEC Exempts Foreign Companies' D&Os from Insider Reporting

The SEC has issued an order exempting directors and officers (D&Os) of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs) from Section 16(a) insider reporting requirements. This exemption, effective March 18, 2026, applies to D&Os in qualifying jurisdictions like Canada, the EU, and the UK, relieving them of the obligation to report initial ownership and subsequent transactions within two business days.

SEC Exempts Foreign Private Issuer Directors/Officers from Section 16(a) Filings

The SEC has issued an order granting an exemption from Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting requirements for officers and directors of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs). This exemption applies to FPIs incorporated in qualifying jurisdictions with substantially similar disclosure regulations, such as Canada, the EEA, the UK, and others. The order aims to align with the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.

Court Orders Refund of Invalid Tariffs on IEEPA Goods

The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund invalid tariffs charged under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This ruling provides nationwide relief for importers, though an appeal is expected.

US and Hong Kong Stablecoin and Crypto-Asset Regulation Analysis

This analysis compares the regulatory approaches to stablecoins and crypto-assets in the US and Hong Kong as of March 2026. It highlights the US's evolving fragmented approach, including the GENIUS Act, and Hong Kong's unified, purpose-built licensing framework. The document aims to guide market participants through these distinct regulatory landscapes.

UK PSR Seeks Merchant Survey Views on Interchange Fees

The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is seeking comments on a draft merchant survey questionnaire as part of its review of cross-border interchange fees. The survey aims to gather data on merchants' processing costs for online payments from the EEA to inform fee levels. The deadline for comments is March 5, 2026.

Regulation of AI in Drug Development: US, EU, and UK Approaches

Regulators in the US, EU, and UK are developing approaches to govern the use of AI in drug development, focusing on patient safety and research integrity. Key initiatives include common principles agreed upon by the EMA and FDA, and international harmonization efforts for AI/ML-enabled medical devices.

UK Cryptoasset Prudential Regime Proposals

The UK FCA has proposed a new prudential regime for cryptoasset firms, introducing capital, liquidity, risk management, and governance requirements. This consultation aims to ensure firms have sufficient financial resources and operational continuity. The regime is expected to come into force in October 2027.

Court of International Trade Orders Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs

The Court of International Trade (CIT) has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue refunds for tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling invalidating these tariffs and applies to importers whose liquidations are not final.

SEC Grants Conditional Reporting Relief for Foreign Private Issuers

The SEC has issued an exemptive order providing conditional relief from Section 16(a) insider reporting requirements for certain foreign private issuers. This relief applies when insiders are subject to substantially similar reporting obligations in their home jurisdiction, aiming to avoid duplicative filings.