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•Delaware Supreme Court dismissed Khalid's appeal for being filed three days past the December 5, 2025 deadline

Delaware Supreme Court Dismisses Late Appeal in Khalid v. Musk Case

The Delaware Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by ATM Shafiqul Khalid against Elon Musk and X Corp entities after determining the notice was filed three days past the statutory deadline. The Court's February 2, 2026 order ends Khalid's legal challenge following a Court of Chancery dismissal.

•Khalid attempted to file electronically on time but encountered technical issues and filing procedure confusion

•Smith pleaded guilty in 2011 to attempted first-degree assault and firearm possession during felony commission, receiving a 25-year sentence for each charge

Delaware Supreme Court Denies Writ of Prohibition in Smith Case

The Delaware Supreme Court denied a petition for writ of prohibition filed by Derrick Smith, who sought to prevent the Superior Court from proceeding with actions related to his 2011 guilty plea for attempted assault and firearm possession. Smith, serving a 25-year sentence for possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, unsuccessfully argued the lower court should be restrained from further proceedings.

•The Supreme Court denied his petition to prohibit the Superior Court from proceeding with certain actions related to his sentencing

•Delaware Supreme Court affirmed unanimous jury verdict favoring neurosurgeon and medical group

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Medical Malpractice Verdict for Neurosurgeon

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a unanimous jury verdict favoring Delaware Neurosurgical Group and Dr. Paul T. Boulos in a medical malpractice case brought by Deanna McKeehan. The court rejected McKeehan's challenge to jury instructions regarding expert testimony on surgical risks.

•Patient challenged trial court's rejection of proposed jury instruction on surgical risk testimony

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

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 addressed appeal challenging Court of Chancery's personal jurisdiction ruling in acquisition dispute

Delaware Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in STI Group Jurisdiction Case

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an order January 30, 2026, addressing an appeal from defendants challenging a Court of Chancery ruling on personal jurisdiction. The case involves a dispute between STI Group entities and former owners over a 2023 acquisition of two Georgia insurance companies.

•Case involves 2023 purchase of two Georgia insurance companies by STI Group entities

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

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

•Delaware Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Court of Chancery's July 2024 ruling in Goldman family estate dispute

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Ruling in Goldman Estate Dispute

The Delaware Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a Court of Chancery decision in a family business dispute involving the estate of Allan H. Goldman. The high court upheld the lower court's July 2024 ruling after oral arguments in the case between estate executor Steven Gurney-Goldman and family member Jane H. Goldman.

•Case involved executor Steven Gurney-Goldman defending against challenge by Jane H. Goldman over estate administration

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•Delaware Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Douglas DeAngelis's sexual assault conviction, rejecting his Allen charge coercion claim

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Sexual Assault Conviction in DeAngelis Case

The Delaware Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Douglas DeAngelis's sexual assault conviction, rejecting his claim that the trial judge's response to jury notes constituted an improper Allen charge that coerced the verdict. DeAngelis was convicted on charges including second-degree rape and assault following a six-day trial.

•DeAngelis was convicted on multiple charges including second-degree rape, fourth-degree rape, and second-degree assault

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•Delaware Supreme Court affirmed Artezz Finney's conviction for possession of a firearm by a person prohibited

Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Gun Conviction After Vehicle Search

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed Artezz Finney's conviction for possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, rejecting his Fourth Amendment challenge to evidence obtained during a vehicle search. The court denied Finney's motion to suppress evidence after Wilmington police officers observed him holding a firearm in his car.

•Court rejected Finney's Fourth Amendment challenge to vehicle search evidence obtained by Wilmington police