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

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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.

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

•Piercing the corporate veil is an equitable remedy, not an independent cause of action

Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Corporate Veil Piercing Standards

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling in Perkins v. RMR Building Group on January 23, 2026, clarifying that piercing the corporate veil is an equitable remedy rather than a standalone legal action. The court also established important appellate review standards for equity cases involving credibility determinations.

•Appellate courts review equity cases de novo but may defer to trial court credibility assessments

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Parent's Suit Against Arizona School

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of multiple claims brought by Kimberly Sweidy against Spring Ridge Academy and eight employees. The unpublished decision upheld rulings on motions to strike and denial of amendment requests in the case involving Sweidy's daughter's enrollment at the Arizona boarding school.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed district court dismissal of seven claims against Arizona boarding school

•Court upheld rulings striking plaintiff's evidence submissions and denying amendment requests

•Nebraska Supreme Court holds that piercing the corporate veil is an equitable remedy, not a standalone legal action

Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Corporate Veil Piercing Standards

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday in Perkins v. RMR Building Group, clarifying that piercing the corporate veil is an equitable remedy rather than a standalone legal action. The decision establishes important precedent for when courts can hold individual owners personally liable for corporate debts.

•Court establishes de novo appellate review standard for equity cases involving corporate liability disputes

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Reviews Family Dispute Over Father's IRA Funds

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a complex family dispute where Richard Jeffery III sued his stepbrother and stepmother over the management of his deceased father's IRA funds. The case involves allegations that the stepbrother moved retirement funds without notice, resulting in financial losses.

•Richard Jeffery III sued stepbrother Tim Townsend and stepmother Patti Jeffery over IRA fund management

•Stepbrother allegedly moved retirement funds to different brokerage without notice, causing losses

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

Jan 20, 2026•4 min read

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

•Duane Watts received 54 months in prison plus 3years supervised release for unemployment fraud

Legal News

Jan 8, 2026•4 min read

Baltimore Man Gets 54 Months for $167K Unemployment Fraud Scheme

A federal judge sentenced Duane Watts, 46, of Baltimore to 54 months in prison for orchestrating an unemployment insurance fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable victims with cognitive impairments. The scheme caused financial losses exceeding $167,000 through the fraudulent use of personal identifying information.

•The scheme targeted vulnerable victims with mental status or cognitive impairments

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 8, 2026•4 min read

3rd Circuit Affirms Fraud Convictions Against CEO Abdur Rahim Islam

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the conviction of Abdur Rahim Islam, CEO of Universal Companies, on 18 counts of federal fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion charges. The court rejected Islam's appeal after he was found guilty of improperly claiming personal expenses as business deductions.

•Third Circuit affirmed 18-count conviction for fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion

•Islam improperly claimed personal expenses including vacations and bribes as business deductions

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 7, 2026•4 min read

11th Circuit Vacates Sentence in $2M Credit Card Fraud Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated the sentence of Abdoulaye Barry, who was convicted in a sophisticated credit card fraud scheme that netted over $2 million in cigarette purchases from Sam's Club. The appeals court ruled that the district court erred by holding Barry accountable for the full amount charged by all co-conspirators without first determining his individual responsibility.

•Eleventh Circuit vacated Barry's sentence for legal error in accountability determination

•Fraud scheme used stolen credit cards and shared Sam's Club memberships to buy $2M in cigarettes