Parker v. Spanberger - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Ray Elbert Parker against state and federal officials. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the order Parker sought to appeal was neither a final nor an appealable interlocutory or collateral order, and Parker consented to the dismissal of his claims.

US v. Michael Brandon - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The court found that the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied, even if the initial traffic stop lacked reasonable suspicion.

Nawal Ali v. BC Architects Engineers, PLC - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court's decision to sanction Nawal Ali's counsel for approximately $57,000 in an employment discrimination lawsuit. The appellate court found that the district court abused its discretion in imposing sanctions, concluding that the counsel did not unreasonably multiply proceedings.

State AGs and State Attorney Sign Agreement to Combat Human Trafficking

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat human trafficking in South Florida. The agreement establishes a partnership between the Office of Statewide Prosecution and the State Attorney's Human Trafficking Task Force, allocating $1.5 million in operational funds.

California DFPI Enforcement Actions Summary - January 2026

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a summary of enforcement and non-enforcement actions taken in January 2026. These actions include citations, desist and refrain orders, consent orders, and accusations related to violations of financial laws, including mortgage lending and securities regulations.

New York Encourages RSV Vaccination Amidst High Cases

The New York State Department of Health is strongly encouraging eligible residents to get vaccinated against RSV due to persistently high case numbers and hospitalizations. The notice highlights the availability of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for various age groups and risk factors, emphasizing their effectiveness in preventing severe illness.

Florida Tornado Emergency Declaration Renewal

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has renewed the state of emergency for North Florida due to tornado damage. Executive Order 26-34 extends Executive Order 24-94 for sixty days, continuing state support for recovery efforts in affected counties.

ESMA Supervisory Briefing on AAR Representativeness Obligation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a supervisory briefing clarifying expectations for counterparties regarding the active account requirement (AAR) representativeness obligation. The briefing provides guidance on identifying relevant subcategories, reporting trades, and includes an example of compliance.

Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Breach of Contract Dismissal

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a lower court's dismissal of breach of contract claims filed by insurers against Blackbaud, Inc. The insurers, acting as subrogees and assignees, alleged Blackbaud failed to protect client data after a ransomware attack. The court found the amended complaints adequately pled a breach of contract claim.

Bardy Diagnostics v. iRhythm Technologies - Patent Infringement Lawsuit

The District Court of Delaware issued a memorandum resolving disputed claim constructions in a patent infringement lawsuit between Bardy Diagnostics and iRhythm Technologies. The court held a Markman hearing on January 15, 2026, to interpret claim terms across eight asserted patents involved in the dispute.