Court of Chancery Resolves Contract Interpretation and Fraud Claims

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a letter opinion resolving a contract interpretation issue concerning a fraud claim under a membership interest purchase agreement. The court found that the fraud claim arose under the contract's indemnification provisions, entering summary judgment for the plaintiffs.

Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Joint Venture Dispute Claims

The Delaware Court of Chancery has dismissed claims in a joint venture dispute between Caerus Group, LLC and Chemicar Europe NV. The court granted motions to dismiss filed by Caerus and Mitch Penney, impacting the consolidated civil action concerning Finixa USA, Inc.

State v. Robles - Summary Disposition Order Affirmed

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Robles. The court reviewed the appellant's contention that the district court erred in finding witnesses credible and relying on that finding to convict Robles of Assault in the Third Degree and Mutual Affray.

Bloch v Bloch - Divorce Decree Appeal Summary Disposition Order

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaiʻi affirmed a divorce decree issued by the family court. The court found the appellant's brief lacked the required statement of errors and discernible argument, thus affirming the lower court's decision.

A.C. v. United States - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, A.C. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-02076. The initial filings include a complaint, proposed summons, and motions related to anonymity and proceeding before a US Magistrate Judge.

Estate of Campagnone v. State of Rhode Island - Negligence Appeal

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to the State of Rhode Island in a negligence case. The Estate of Louis Campagnone appealed, arguing the state failed to prove it was immune under the Recreational Use Statute, but the court found no genuine issues of material fact regarding willful or malicious failure to warn.

DiBiccari v. State of Rhode Island - Appeal of Wastewater Regulations

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed a Superior Court judgment dismissing Nicholas DiBiccari's complaint against the State of Rhode Island. The court found that DiBiccari failed to exhaust administrative remedies regarding the Department of Environmental Management's onsite wastewater treatment system regulations and that his facial constitutional challenges were without merit.

Court Orders Removal of IEEPA Tariffs on U.S. Imports

The U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered the government to remove International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on U.S. imports, following a Supreme Court decision. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicated it could begin issuing refunds within 45 days, though importers are advised to monitor liquidation entries and file protests.

Section 122 Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court of International Trade

24 states have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the Section 122 tariffs imposed by President Trump on February 20, 2026. The states argue the conditions for invoking Section 122 were not met and the tariffs exceed the statute's scope. This case is expected to be expedited.

Data Brokers Face New Compliance Rules from CalPrivacy and FTC

California and the FTC are implementing new compliance rules for data brokers. California's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) mechanism is now active, with data deletion requirements starting August 1, 2026. The FTC has also issued warnings regarding the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA).