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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Affirms Jury Verdict Against Medical University in Construction Fraud Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict finding Minnesota Medical University and Philip Keithahn liable for breach of contract, indemnification, negligent misrepresentation, and fraud by omission in a construction dispute. The case stemmed from a failed osteopathic medical school project in Gaylord, Minnesota.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed jury verdict against Minnesota Medical University and Philip Keithahn for construction fraud and breach of contract
•Case involved failed osteopathic medical school project in Gaylord, Minnesota with bond financing structure
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State Court
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Wyoming Supreme Court

Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Construction Defect Case Against Gunwerks Facility

The Wyoming Supreme Court issued a ruling in February 2026 in a complex construction dispute involving Gunwerks LLC's manufacturing facility. The case centers on alleged defects in a facility developed through a three-party agreement between Gunwerks, Forward Cody Wyoming Inc., and the City of Cody.

•Wyoming Supreme Court ruled in complex construction dispute involving Gunwerks LLC's manufacturing facility with alleged defects
•Case involved three-party development agreement between Gunwerks, non-profit Forward Cody Wyoming, and City of Cody using grants and loans
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State Court
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Delaware Supreme Court

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.

•Delaware Supreme Court addressed appeal challenging Court of Chancery's personal jurisdiction ruling in acquisition dispute
•Case involves 2023 purchase of two Georgia insurance companies by STI Group entities
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Reverses Contract Dispute Over 'Termination' Definition

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a contract dispute between Reinhardt Enterprises and Kaseya U.S., finding that the term 'termination' was ambiguous in their business agreement. The case centers on whether letting a contract expire constitutes 'termination' triggering buyout fee obligations.

•Eighth Circuit reversed district court dismissal, finding 'termination' language ambiguous
•Case involves dispute over whether non-renewal of contract constitutes 'termination'
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Reviews Sodium Cyanide Supply Dispute Between US, Mexican Firms

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is examining a contract dispute between Cyanco International, a U.S. sodium cyanide producer, and Minerales de Occidente, a Mexican mining company, over breach of an annual chemical supply agreement. The case involves licensing requirements for the international transport and use of sodium cyanide in mining operations.

•Contract dispute involves annual sodium cyanide supply agreement between U.S. manufacturer Cyanco and Mexican mining company Minosa
•Case centers on licensing requirements for international transport and use of sodium cyanide in mining operations
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in APT v. MarketDial Trade Secret Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in favor of MarketDial, Inc. and individual defendants in a trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract dispute with Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc. The nonprecedential decision was issued January 28, 2026.

•Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of MarketDial and individual defendants on trade secret claims
•APT's breach of contract claim against John Stoddard was also dismissed by the district court
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds Hartford's Denial of COVID-19 Business Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling that favored Hartford Fire Insurance Company in denying pandemic-related business interruption claims from retailer Walters & Mason Retail Inc. The January 27, 2026 decision adds to federal precedent on COVID-19 insurance disputes.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed Hartford Fire Insurance's denial of COVID-19 business interruption claims
•Court rejected retailer's argument for multi-state choice-of-law analysis covering all 22 affected states
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Affirms Insurance Denial for Nonprofit's YouTube Auction Failure

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed Auto-Owners Insurance's denial of coverage to the Halo Foundation: Helping Art Liberate Orphans after a broken YouTube link disrupted the nonprofit's 2022 virtual art auction. The court held that technical failures during the livestreamed fundraising event were not covered under the insurance policy.

•The Eighth Circuit affirmed Auto-Owners Insurance's denial of coverage for HALO's virtual auction losses
•A broken YouTube link minutes before the 2022 charity auction prevented attendees from viewing and bidding
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Federal Circuit
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CA3

3rd Circuit Rules on Hotel Workers' Gratuity Fee Class Action Suit

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in a class action lawsuit where hotel workers claimed their employers failed to share gratuity fees collected from guests. The case involves over 30 workers against Highgate Hotels and Cove Haven Inc., with the district court having previously denied summary judgment on unjust enrichment claims.

•Over 30 hotel workers sued Highgate Hotels and Cove Haven Inc. over allegedly improperly retained gratuity fees collected from guests
•The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on cross-appeals from both workers and hotel operators after district court denied summary judgment
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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Third Circuit Affirms State Farm Win in $5.29M Bankruptcy Estate Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in a lawsuit brought by a bankruptcy trustee. The case stemmed from a 2015 car accident involving an excluded driver that resulted in a $5.29 million judgment.

•Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for State Farm in bankruptcy estate insurance dispute
•Case involved $5.29 million judgment from 2015 accident caused by excluded driver Kevin Parkhurst
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