The Superior Court of Delaware has adopted a new set of civil rules for its Complex Commercial Litigation Division (CCLD) aimed at managing cases more efficiently and aligning procedures more closely with those used by the Delaware Court of Chancery, according to the State of Delaware Administrative Office of the Courts.

Senate Bill 159 went into effect over the weekend following a judge’s denial of a temporary restraining order sought by the Town of Fenwick Island, even as broader legal challenges to the law continue.

Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen L. Valihura will step down from the bench when her term expires in July, informing Gov. Matt Meyer that she does not intend to seek reappointment, according to the State of Delaware Administrative Office of the Courts.

A Millsboro man identified as José, whose name is being withheld to protect his identity and due to fears of retaliation, was detained after attending a routine appointment with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after he was told he was missing documents from his 2022 entry into the country, according to his family.

A manager at the Club House Grille in Ocean Pines is facing a felony theft charge after more than $13,000 in bank deposits went missing over several weeks, according to Ocean Pines police.

Jay Droney and Jordan Hastings were expected in court on Thursday for their first preliminary hearings. According to a court official, Droney's hearing is postponed until Thursday, May 22. Hastings' attorney did a straight waiver to Super Court, according to a court official.

Construction of the new Sussex County Family Court in Georgetown is now expected to be completed by fall 2025, with the opening planned for early spring 2026, according to Sean O'Sullivan, chief of community relations for Delaware Courts.