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•Idaho Supreme Court partially affirmed and partially vacated district court ruling in employment contract dispute

Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Issues Split Ruling in Employment Contract Case

The Idaho Supreme Court delivered a mixed ruling in York v. Kemper Northwest, Inc., partially affirming and partially vacating a lower court's judgment in an employment contract dispute involving alleged stock compensation agreements.

•Case involves Eric York's claims for stock compensation from Kemper Northwest, Inc. and owner Matthew Medeiros

•Delaware Supreme Court acknowledges error in majority opinion regarding unjust enrichment claims

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Orders Reargument in Boardwalk Pipeline Case

The Delaware Supreme Court acknowledged an error in its majority opinion regarding a class action lawsuit involving Boardwalk Pipeline Partners and ordered reargument after both parties filed motions challenging the court's decision. The case centers on unjust enrichment claims by investment fund unitholders against the pipeline company and its corporate affiliates.

•Both parties filed motions for reargument, leading to the court's unusual step of ordering rehearing

•More than 70 Spectrum Retirement-affiliated LLCs named as parties in court proceedings

Colorado Supreme Court

Spectrum Retirement Communities and 70+ Subsidiaries Face Court Proceedings

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and more than 70 affiliated limited liability companies spanning multiple states are named as parties in court proceedings. The case involves a complex network of operating entities and real estate holding companies that manage senior living facilities across Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Kansas, and other states.

•Entities span multiple states including Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Kansas, and others

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal in D.R. v. Contra Costa County Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's dismissal of civil rights claims brought by the family of D.R., a deceased minor, against Contra Costa County and its officials. The case involved allegations of unlawful seizure without a warrant and constitutional violations.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of Monell claims against Contra Costa County for alleged warrantless seizure of deceased minor D.R.

•Court issued mixed ruling, affirming in part and reversing in part the district court's decisions

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fourth Circuit Hears Gun Rights Challenge to Maryland Laws

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is reviewing consolidated cases challenging Maryland's gun control laws, with gun rights organizations and individual plaintiffs arguing against Governor Wes Moore and state officials. Major gun control advocacy groups and 16 states have filed amicus briefs supporting Maryland's position.

•Fourth Circuit reviewing consolidated cases challenging Maryland gun control laws

•Gun rights groups including Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association oppose Governor Wes Moore and state officials

•Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari in Jones v. People to review CRE 404(b) evidence standards for witness credibility

Colorado Supreme Court

Colorado Supreme Court to Review Evidence Rules on Prior Misconduct

The Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari in *Jones v. People of Colorado* to review whether trial courts can admit evidence of a witness's uncharged prior misconduct under CRE 404(b) solely to challenge their credibility. The case addresses fundamental questions about the boundaries of evidence rules in criminal trials.

•Case focuses on whether prior misconduct evidence against non-victim witnesses can be admitted solely to challenge truthfulness

Second Circuit Court of Appeals

2nd Circuit Affirms Conviction in Child Exploitation Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of David C. Lettieri on charges of attempting to persuade a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. The three-judge panel issued a non-precedential summary order on Jan. 20, 2026.

•Second Circuit affirmed conviction for attempting to persuade minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity

•Three-judge panel issued non-precedential summary order on Jan. 20, 2026

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

4th Circuit Hears Gun Rights Challenge to Maryland Firearms Laws

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is hearing consolidated appeals challenging Maryland's gun control laws on Second Amendment grounds. Gun rights advocates, including the Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association, are appealing lower court rulings that upheld the state's firearms restrictions.

•Two consolidated cases challenge Maryland's gun control laws on Second Amendment grounds in the Fourth Circuit

•Gun rights groups including Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association are appealing lower court decisions

•Delaware Supreme Court reversed Family Court's decision to set aside separation agreement without evidentiary hearing

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Family Court Divorce Settlement Ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a Family Court decision that set aside a separation agreement between divorced spouses Ralph Dorsey and Daphne Milner without conducting an evidentiary hearing. The high court ruled the lower court erred in voiding the agreement and remanded the case for proper proceedings.

•Case involves divorced couple Ralph Dorsey and Daphne Milner with disputed separation agreement from 2019-2020