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•State has no general right to appeal adverse criminal rulings without specific statutory authorization

Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme Court Limits State's Appeal Rights in Criminal Cases

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in State v. Jones that prosecutors have no general right to appeal adverse criminal rulings without specific statutory authorization. The court emphasized strict compliance with jurisdictional requirements under Nebraska law.

•Strict compliance with Nebraska Revised Statute Section 29-2315.01 is required for any state criminal appeal

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Rules on Insurance Coverage in H5R v. Scottsdale

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision January 30, 2026, in H5R, L.L.C. v. Scottsdale Insurance Company, addressing a dispute over property insurance coverage for weather-related damage. The case involves interpretation of coverage exclusions in policies H5R maintained from 2018 through 2021.

•Fifth Circuit issued decision in property insurance coverage dispute between H5R, L.L.C. and Scottsdale Insurance Company

•Case involved interpretation of weather-related coverage exclusions in policies maintained from 2018-2021

•Delaware Supreme Court delivered partial affirmation and partial reversal of Chancery Court ruling on Tesla director compensation

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Tesla Director Pay Lawsuit

The Delaware Supreme Court delivered a split decision in the consolidated shareholder litigation challenging Tesla's director compensation practices, affirming parts of a Chancery Court ruling while reversing others. The January 30, 2026 decision represents a significant development in ongoing corporate governance disputes at the electric vehicle giant.

•Case brought by Detroit Police and Fire Retirement System challenges board compensation practices

•Delaware Supreme Court denied interlocutory appeal certification in police misconduct case involving minor

Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Police Misconduct Case

The Delaware Supreme Court denied certification for an interlocutory appeal in a case involving guardians seeking to challenge dismissal of claims against multiple police officers and departments. The case stems from alleged physical and psychological injuries during police interactions in August 2023.

•Multiple law enforcement agencies named as defendants including Delaware State Police and Newport Police

•Vermont Supreme Court conducting de novo review of no-bail order for Ramone Hosten on domestic violence charges

Supreme Court of Vermont

Vermont Supreme Court Reviews No-Bail Order in Domestic Violence Case

The Vermont Supreme Court is conducting a de novo review of a Chittenden County court's decision to hold Ramone Hosten without bail on domestic violence charges. The appeal challenges the lower court's detention order under Vermont's pretrial detention statutes.

•Appeal challenges Chittenden County court's detention decision under Vermont's pretrial detention statute

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Porsche Vapor Inhalation Lawsuit

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment against a Pennsylvania man who sued Porsche for personal injuries allegedly caused by inhaling engine coolant vapors from his 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

•Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment dismissing personal injury claims against Porsche entities

•Plaintiff alleged harm from inhaling engine coolant vapors with ammonia smell during 2016 incident

•Vermont Supreme Court affirmed trial court's decision to hold Michael Williams without bail

Supreme Court of Vermont

Vermont Supreme Court Affirms No-Bail Decision in Williams Case

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's decision to hold Michael Williams without bail after rejecting his appeal challenging both the court's correction of its initial ruling and the weight of evidence against him.

•Court ruled that trial court properly corrected its order during pending appeal to clarify evidence weight finding

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Anderson Digital Bankruptcy Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling in a complex bankruptcy dispute involving Our Alchemy LLC and Anderson Digital LLC. Chapter 7 Trustee George L. Miller challenged multiple Anderson-affiliated companies over a $29 million transaction from 2015.

•Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of Anderson-affiliated companies and executives in bankruptcy dispute

•Case involves $29 million sale of Anderson Digital LLC to Our Alchemy LLC in July 2015

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Upholds Fraud Conviction of Clean Energy CEO Who Called Himself 'Modern Icarus'

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the 48-count conviction of James P. Abrams, a clean energy startup founder who defrauded investors using forged documents and false financial statements. Abrams, who compared himself to the mythological figure Icarus, received a 72-month prison sentence and must pay $1.2 million in restitution.

•Third Circuit affirmed 48-count conviction including wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction charges

•Abrams used forged documents and false financial statements to deceive clean energy startup investors