Hayward Industries v. BlueWorks Corporation - False Advertising Decision Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision against BlueWorks Corporation and its affiliated companies for false advertising and trademark infringement. The court upheld the admission of 'made in the USA' evidence and the directed verdict on alter ego liability, affirming a jury award of $4,900,000 in damages.

Asemani v. Director, Office of Detention & Removal - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the district court's dismissal of Billy G. Asemani's habeas corpus petition. The court found that Asemani, facing a final order of removal and an immigration detainer, was considered 'in custody' for the purposes of a § 2241 petition, reversing the lower court's finding of lack of jurisdiction.

IRS Form 1040-X Instructions Updated

The IRS has updated the instructions for Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. The updates clarify the effective date for burden estimates to October 1, 2025, and adjust the average cost per return to $230.

Peakstone Commerce Ltd v Rahman - Court of Appeal Decision

The England and Wales Court of Appeal has issued a decision in Peakstone Commerce Ltd v Rahman. The court dismissed the appellant's second appeal concerning unpaid rent for a commercial garage, upholding the lower court's findings and order for payment of arrears and costs.

Health and Safety Executive v Chester Crown Court - Judicial Review of Costs Award

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking judicial review of a costs award made by Chester Crown Court, which ordered the HSE to pay the Interested Party (Falcon Tower Crane Services Limited) £587,382.76 in costs. This award followed the discontinuation of a prosecution brought by the HSE against Falcon for alleged breaches of health and safety provisions related to a fatal crane collapse.

Frischmann v Vaxeal Holdings SA - Passport Surrender Application

The High Court of Justice in England and Wales dismissed an application by a judgment debtor, Christopher Samuelson, to vary an order requiring the surrender of his passport. The original order mandated passport surrender to ensure compliance with asset disclosure and cross-examination orders related to an unpaid judgment debt.

ACL Netherlands BV v Sandelson - Consequential Matters

The High Court of Justice in England and Wales issued a judgment on consequential matters in the case of ACL Netherlands BV & Ors v Sandelson. The decision addresses issues related to currency, credits, and pre-judgment interest on losses, impacting the final financial settlement between the parties.

Crane Bank Ltd v DFCU Bank Ltd - Commercial Court Judgment

The England and Wales High Court (Commercial Court) issued a judgment in the case of Crane Bank Ltd & Ors v DFCU Bank Ltd & Ors. The judgment concerns an application by the First Defendant for permission to make amendments to its defence and a related application by the Claimants to strike out contested amendments.

V Ships Ltd v Luna Management Corporation - Contempt of Court

The High Court of Justice has issued a judgment regarding sentencing for contempt of court against Luna Management Corporation and Lambros Stravelakis. The defendants were found guilty of breaching an anti-suit injunction related to arbitration enforcement. Sentencing is scheduled following the prior finding of contempt.

Foxley v Ministry of Defence - PII Application Ruling

The High Court of Justice (King's Bench Division) has issued a ruling on a Public Interest Immunity (PII) application made by the First and Second Defendants (Ministry of Defence and Department for Business and Trade) in the case of Foxley v Ministry of Defence. The ruling was delivered by Mr Justice Cavanagh on March 19, 2026.