Ricky Welch v. Laura Plappert - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's decision in Ricky Welch v. Laura Plappert. The court found that the federal statute of limitations for habeas petitions was tolled while the petitioner pursued a state appeal, reversing the district court's dismissal of the petition.

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Rule Revision

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has revised Rule 1.7 to update the correct and current mailing address for the Clerk of the Court. These amendments are effective immediately upon the date of the order.

Florida Renews Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Helene

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has renewed the state of emergency declaration for Hurricane Helene for an additional 60 days. This renewal extends Executive Order 24-208, which was initially issued in September 2024 and has been previously extended. The order aims to support ongoing recovery efforts in affected areas.

Florida Executive Order Extends State of Emergency for Tornadoes

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-57, extending the state of emergency declared for Holmes County due to tornadoes by an additional sixty (60) days. This extension continues support for recovery efforts following the May 2025 severe weather events.

Executive Order 26-56 Amending Rural Area of Opportunity Designation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-56, amending Executive Order 23-132 to include Nassau County within the state's Rural Area of Opportunity. This amendment is effective immediately and applies all terms of the original designation to Nassau County.

Florida Extends Hurricane Debby Emergency Declaration

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-59, extending the state of emergency declared for Hurricane Debby by an additional 60 days. This extension continues the provisions of Executive Order 24-156, as amended, to support ongoing recovery efforts in the affected counties.

Shelton v. Patton - Motion to Dismiss Opinion

The District of Delaware issued an opinion in Shelton v. Patton, addressing defendants' motions to dismiss all five counts of the plaintiff's complaint. The court is considering whether the complaint states a claim upon which relief can be granted under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

Astellas Pharma Inc. v. Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patent Infringement

The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Memorandum and Order in a patent infringement case involving Astellas Pharma Inc. and Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The case concerns Ascent's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Astellas's Myrbetriq® and alleges infringement of several patents under the Hatch-Waxman Act.

ICO Decision Notice: Manchester City Council FOI Breach

The ICO found Manchester City Council breached FOI laws by failing to disclose all requested information and conduct adequate searches. The Council must now conduct fresh searches and disclose specific emails related to the rescheduling of an event.

ICO Decision on Cabinet Office FOI Exemptions

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Cabinet Office's use of FOI exemptions. The ICO found that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (c) of the FOIA to withhold certain information related to interactions with BlackRock.