Fourth Circuit Denies Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Roberto Antoine Darden. The petition alleged undue delay by the district court in acting on a motion to alter or amend a previous order. The appellate court found the district court had recently ruled on the motion, rendering the petition moot.

AG Tong Seeks Enforcement of Order Against FEMA Disaster Funding

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 23 states have filed a motion asking a court to enforce its December 11, 2025 order against FEMA. The motion seeks to compel FEMA to reverse its termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program and restore billions in disaster preparedness funding.

Florida AG Secures 21-Year Sentence for Crypto Criminal Targeting Seniors

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a 21.6-year prison sentence for Otiz Swinton Jr. for a crypto fraud scheme targeting seniors. This marks the longest incarceration for a cyber fraud case by the Office of Statewide Prosecution Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit since its founding in 2023.

State v. Jackson - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Raymond Jackson's motion for postconviction relief. Jackson sought relief based on alleged evidence suppression and ineffective assistance of counsel, but the court found no grounds to overturn his guilty plea.

KBranch v. BS13 Menu Buyer - Summary Judgment Opinion

The Delaware Superior Court issued a memorandum opinion in KBranch, Inc. v. BS13 Menu Buyer, Inc. The court denied the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment regarding claims related to an escrow dispute following a company sale.

Rabies Alert Issued for Southampton County, Virginia

The Southampton County Health Department has issued a public health alert after a skunk tested positive for rabies. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets, including ensuring vaccinations and avoiding contact with wild animals.

Portway Investments Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation for an environmental permit application submitted by Portway Investments Limited for their facility at Twyford Services, Evesham Bypass. This notice allows interested parties to review the application details.

Imperium Trust Company Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Imperium Trust Company (UK) Limited for Project Conway in Oxfordshire. This notice provides details of the application and the location for public inspection.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Carole Barraclough for a site located at The Old Forge, Fishpond, Bridport, DT6 6NW. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application.

Environment Agency Grants Rathlin Energy Oil Permit

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd for oil and gas production in Yorkshire. This follows a public consultation on the agency's 'minded to' decision and ensures the company meets mandatory permit conditions.