DNREC DuPont Nature Center Reopening

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced that its DuPont Nature Center will reopen to the public on April 1, 2026. The announcement was made on March 23, 2026, via the state's news feed.

SEC Asset-Backed Securities Interpretations Updated

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has updated its interpretations for asset-backed securities, specifically addressing rules under Regulation AB, the Securities Act, and the Exchange Act. The update clarifies guidance on securitization participants and eligibility requirements for Form SF-3.

Minnesota v. Bruce - Bail Bond Reinstatement Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's partial denial of Midwest Bonding, LLC's petition to reinstate a forfeited $100,000 bail bond. The court found no abuse of discretion in reinstating only $50,000 of the bond, upholding the district court's weighing of factors related to the defendant's failure to appear.

Hope Larsen v. Erin Lee Mullen - Horse Purchase Dispute

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision denying a motion for a new trial in a dispute over the purchase of a horse. The case involved allegations of fraud and breach of contract, as well as counterclaims for defamation.

Butler vs. City of St. Paul - Tax Fund Disbursement

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, finding that the City of St. Paul unlawfully disbursed public funds. The court determined that the city's resolution for a sales tax did not specifically include all projects to which funds were allocated, violating state statute.

Zhong v. Dudero, Strand - Real Estate Sale Dispute

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's summary judgment order in a real estate sale dispute. The court found genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment on certain claims, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Ingebrigtsen vs. Commissioner of Public Safety - License Revocation Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Joshua Jerome Ingebrigtsen's petition to review his driver's license revocation extension. The court found the district court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction to review such extensions under Minnesota Statutes section 171.19.

Minnesota v. Joseph Robert Clay - Criminal Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a case involving Joseph Robert Clay. The court affirmed the validity of Clay's guilty plea but reversed and remanded for correction of his warrant of commitment, which incorrectly included a conviction for unlawful possession of ammunition.

Ambrose v. Nettifee - Harassment Restraining Orders

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to grant two harassment restraining orders (HROs) against an appellant. The appellant argued the district court abused its discretion by violating his due-process rights, making unsupported findings, infringing on free speech, imposing geographic restrictions, and denying his motions to vacate. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion and affirmed the HROs.

Minnesota Court of Appeals Opinion: Rakowiecki Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's decision regarding a criminal sexual conduct case. The court affirmed the denial of alternative-perpetrator evidence but reversed and remanded the sentencing, finding the original sentence excessive.