Long et al v. FCA US, LLC - Contract Dispute
The Northern District of California received a stipulation to continue pretrial conference and trial dates in Long et al v. FCA US, LLC (Case No. 3:25-cv-00398-VC), a civil contract dispute filed January 10, 2025. The joint request was filed by plaintiffs Christopher Scott Long and Silvia Ruvalcaba and requires court approval. A joint pretrial conference statement was also filed on March 31, 2026.
Goddard v. Slickdeals, LLC - Civil Rights Employment
Thomas Joseph Goddard filed a federal civil rights employment action against Slickdeals, LLC in the Northern District of California on February 5, 2026. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01039-AGT before Judge Alex G. Tse in San Francisco, involves a Federal Question civil claim. A request for waiver of service was filed on behalf of Goddard on April 5, 2026.
NV Energy Integrated Resource Plan Consumer Session
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and NV Energy announce a Consumer Session on April 15, 2026 to receive public input on the Companies' 2026 Integrated Resource Plan. The session will address proposed generation and transmission projects and demand management programs. Written comments may be submitted through April 22, 2026.
Cuevas v. State of Texas - Self-Defense Jury Instruction Error
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Victor Hugo Cuevas' murder conviction due to fundamental errors in self-defense law instructions. The State incorrectly argued that the defendant could not assert self-defense because he was engaged in a crime during the shooting, when Texas law only removes a presumption of reasonableness in such circumstances. The Court found the court of appeals erred in determining these errors were harmless.
Ex Parte Kenric Henry - Out-of-Time PDR Granted
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Kenric Henry's application for an out-of-time petition for discretionary review. Henry was convicted of aggravated assault of a family member and sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment. The Court found that appellate counsel was deficient in failing to timely inform Henry that his conviction had been affirmed on appeal. Relief is granted permitting Henry to file a PDR within 30 days of the Court's mandate.
Ex parte Isaiah Lamontrel White - Habeas Relief Granted
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted habeas relief to Isaiah Lamontrel White, setting aside his sentence on count three (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle) and ordering a new sentencing hearing. The trial court found White's sentence on this count was illegal. The applicant is remanded to Tarrant County custody, and the trial court must issue a bench warrant within 10 days of the mandate.
IYO, Inc. v. IO Products, Inc. et al - Trademark
N.D. California filed trademark infringement case IYO, Inc. v. IO Products, Inc. et al (Case No. 3:25-cv-04861-TLT) on June 9, 2025, before Judge Trina L. Thompson in San Francisco. The case involves parties including Sam Altman, Jonathan Paul Ive, OpenAI, Inc., and OpenAI, LLC. Recent filings show active preliminary injunction proceedings with objections, declarations, and hearing questions filed through March 2026.
Mukunda v. United States Citizenship And Immigration Services - Immigration Mandamus
The Northern District of California docketed a Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by Kaushik Mukunda against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The petitioner seeks judicial intervention compelling USCIS to act on an immigration matter. The filing fee was $405.
Godavarthi et al v. United States Citizenship And Immigration Services - Immigration
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California received a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal on April 5, 2026, in the immigration case Godavarthi et al v. United States Citizenship And Immigration Services et al (Case No. 5:26-cv-00968-NC). Plaintiffs Ujjwala Godavarthi and Ravi Teja Mulpuri voluntarily dismissed their claims against USCIS without prejudice, ending the litigation without a court decision on the merits.
Coalition challenges MATS Rule repeal as unlawful
Rhode Island AG Neronha joined 21 states and local governments in filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule. The coalition argues the EPA failed to provide a reasoned basis for reverting to outdated emissions standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants that limit mercury, arsenic, lead, and acid gas emissions. The lawsuit seeks judicial reversal of the rollback.
Ore v. Dorsey - Civil Rights Voluntary Dismissal
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California received a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by plaintiff Christopher P. Ore in the civil rights case Ore v. Dorsey (Case No. 3:26-cv-00580-AMO). The dismissal was filed on April 5, 2026, before Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín. The case, originally filed on January 22, 2026, is now terminated without resolution on the merits.
Mahon v. Apple, Inc. - Copyright Appeal
Mark Mahon filed a Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on April 5, 2026, appealing an order on Motion to Set Aside Judgment in his copyright case against Apple, Inc. The appeal (Case No. 4:20-cv-01534-YGR) was filed with an appeal fee of $605. This is a routine procedural step in ongoing federal litigation.
Ross v. U.S. - Medical Malpractice
The U.S. District Court Northern District of California docketed a medical malpractice civil case, Ross v. U.S., filed on November 6, 2025. The case involves plaintiff Gary Ross against the United States government. A proposed summons was filed on April 3, 2026. Case Number: 4:25-cv-09449-KAW, assigned to Judge Kandis A. Westmore.
Google Play Store Antitrust MDL - Tech Platforms
The Northern District of California docketed a pro hac vice motion in the Google Play Store antitrust multi-district litigation (Case 3:21-md-02981-JD). Demand Progress Education Fund filed the motion for attorney Katherine Oh to appear in the case. The original MDL was filed in February 2021 and is pending before Judge James Donato in San Francisco.
Cannabis misclassification class action dismissed, docket 1:25-cv-01372
Cannabis misclassification class action dismissed, docket 1:25-cv-01372
Marshall v. City of Chicago - Wrongful Conviction/Privilege Dispute
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled on discovery disputes in James Marshall v. City of Chicago, granting plaintiff’s motion for protective order regarding inadvertently produced privileged documents from the Cook County Public Defender’s office, while partially granting defendants’ cross-motion to compel. The case involves a 30-year wrongful conviction claim alleging police torture and coerced confession under Jon Burge at Area 3.
Holy Bible Missionary Baptist Church v. City of Harvey - RICO/Consumer Fraud Dismissal
The Northern District of Illinois dismissed a RICO and Illinois Consumer Fraud Act lawsuit filed by Holy Bible Missionary Baptist Church and individual plaintiffs against the City of Harvey and several city officials. The court found the plaintiffs failed to adequately plead a pattern of racketeering activity or meet the heightened pleading standards required for RICO claims. The case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing potential refiling.
Gallegos v. Weiler, Inc. - Negligence (Paver Accident)
The Northern District of Illinois denied Weiler, Inc.'s motion to dismiss Counts IV and V of the complaint in Juan Gallegos v. Weiler, Inc. The ruling allows negligence claims to proceed against Weiler and Altorfer, Inc. related to a paver machine accident at a Chicago construction site on October 7, 2024.
Jonathan Hatch v. College Ave Student Loans and Equifax - FCRA Claim Dismissal
The Northern District of Illinois granted Equifax's motion to dismiss FCRA claims brought by plaintiff Jonathan Hatch against College Ave Student Loans and Equifax Information Services. The court dismissed claims under 15 U.S.C. § 1681i(a) and § 1681e(b) for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6).
Neal Evan Price v. City of Chicago - Motion to Dismiss
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted the City of Chicago's motion to dismiss in Neal Evan Price v. City of Chicago (Case No. 25 C 791). The court dismissed the Second Amended Complaint filed by plaintiff Neal Evan Price against the City and Uber Technologies, Inc. Price's claims concerned the deactivation of his Lyft and Uber accounts under the City's Transportation Network Provider Ordinance.
Rachel S. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security - Disability Benefits Denial
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied plaintiff Rachel S.'s remand request in her appeal of the Social Security Commissioner's denial of disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income. The court found the Administrative Law Judge applied proper legal standards in evaluating the plaintiff's combined physical and mental impairments.
Henry v. Omoi, Inc. - ADA Website Accessibility
The Northern District of Illinois denied a proposed consent decree in Henry v. Omoi, Inc. (Case No. 25-cv-3151) because it failed to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(d), which requires specificity in the terms of injunctive relief. The plaintiff, Constance Henry, a blind consumer, sued Omoi, Inc. alleging the company's website (Omoionline.com) violated the ADA by not supporting screen readers.
Jones v. IDOC - Prisoner Civil Rights / Motion to Dismiss
The Northern District of Illinois granted in part a motion to dismiss filed by IDOC and related defendants in a prisoner civil rights action. Plaintiff Alvin Jones alleged violations of his Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, ADA, and Rehabilitation Act arising from denial of prescribed pain medication. The court dismissed certain claims while allowing others to proceed.
Kevin McKenzie v. Progressive Treatment Solutions, LLC - Cannabis Product Misclassification
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed Kevin McKenzie's putative class action against Progressive Treatment Solutions, LLC and related defendants. The plaintiff alleged that a cannabis product was misclassified under Illinois law, making it unsafe and worthless. The court granted defendants' motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA).
Senate Vote on Clean Energy Credits IRS Rule Disapproval
The United States Senate rejected a motion to proceed on S.J. Res. 107 by a vote of 47-53. This Congressional Review Act resolution sought to overturn an IRS rule governing beginning-of-construction requirements for clean electricity production and investment credits for wind and solar facilities. The resolution failed to advance, meaning the IRS rule remains in effect.
H.R. 7147 Cloture Vote Rejected 54-46
The US Senate rejected a cloture motion on H.R. 7147, a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a vote of 54-46. The bill required a 3/5 majority (60 votes) to invoke cloture; falling short by 6 votes, the measure cannot proceed to debate. This is a continuing resolution funding measure.
Husted Amendment - Voter Photo ID Requirement Rejected
The United States Senate rejected cloture on the Husted Amendment (S.Amdt. 4732) to S. 1383 by a vote of 53-47. The amendment would have required voters to provide photo identification at polling places. The cloture motion failed to achieve the required 3/5 majority (60 votes), preventing the amendment from advancing to a final Senate vote.
H.R. 7147 Consolidated Appropriations - Cloture Vote Failed
The US Senate rejected cloture on H.R. 7147, a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a 53-47 vote (requires 3/5 majority). The cloture motion failed, preventing the bill from advancing to floor debate. This represents a procedural legislative action rather than a regulatory change.
VA Reproductive Health Services Congressional Disapproval Resolution Fails
The Senate rejected a motion to proceed on S.J. Res. 103, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a VA rule on Reproductive Health Services. The vote failed 48-50 with 2 not voting, falling short of the majority needed. The existing VA reproductive health services rule remains in effect.
United States v. Tomas Alksnys, Eleventh Circuit opinion
United States v. Tomas Alksnys, Eleventh Circuit opinion
Wildfire Mitigation Study Shows 35% AAL Reduction Through Resilient Rebuilding
NAIC's Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence released research conducted with the California Department of Insurance demonstrating that rebuilding wildfire-impacted communities to IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home Standards can reduce projected wildfire average annual losses by up to 35 percent. The study found that rebuilding to the highest IBHS standard adds approximately 3 percent in construction costs.
Hudson fish safe after 50 years, new PFOS advisories
The New York State Department of Health issued updated fish consumption advisories for waterbodies statewide. For the first time in 50 years, the general population may now eat up to four meals per month of striped bass from the Lower Hudson River due to declining PCB levels. New, more restrictive PFOS-based advisories were also issued for Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and other waters. The guidance applies to anglers and families who catch and consume fish.
SEC v. Small Business Capital Corp. - Securities Enforcement
The SEC filed a securities enforcement action against Small Business Capital Corp. and others in the Northern District of California (Case 5:12-cv-03237-EJD) in June 2012. Recent filings from March-April 2026 show ongoing procedural litigation, including motions related to court-appointed receiver and the Barton Doctrine, with no new substantive orders or penalties entered.
SPAC IPO Letter Agreement - Sponsor and Insider Obligations
KPET Ultra Paceline Corporation filed a private letter agreement governing sponsor and insider obligations in connection with its planned SPAC IPO of 23,000,000 units. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. serves as underwriter with units to be listed on NYSE. The agreement establishes voting and redemption restrictions on founder shares held by sponsor entities.
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Raymond NH
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office released a press statement regarding an officer-involved shooting investigation in Raymond, NH. On April 4, 2026, Matthew J. Masse (age 38) fired a long gun at family members and responding police officers, wounding a Nottingham Police Department officer. Following a shelter-in-place order and search, officers encountered Masse in a wooded area where an exchange of gunfire occurred, resulting in Masse's death. An autopsy is scheduled to determine cause and manner of death.
OLC Opinion Finding Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional
The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel issued a memorandum opinion finding the Presidential Records Act of 1978 unconstitutional. The opinion concludes the PRA exceeds Congress's enumerated and implied powers and aggrandizes the Legislative Branch at the expense of the constitutional independence of the Executive. The opinion cites historical precedent showing that for two centuries, Presidents owned and controlled presidential papers, with Congress obtaining records through negotiation rather than statutory mandate.
IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin - Tax Rulings, Procedures, Notices, and Decisions
IRS published Internal Revenue Bulletin 2026-15 on April 6, 2026, containing Rev. Rul. 2026-7, T.D. 10043, and five notices including guidance on corporate bond yields, segment rates, and digital asset identification relief. Notice 2026-23 requests public recommendations for the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
Congressional Committee Schedule - No Meetings Scheduled
Congress.gov published the daily committee schedule for March 30, 2026. The schedule indicates zero House and Senate committee meetings or hearings are scheduled for that date. This is a routine informational notice with no regulatory content.
No Congressional Committee Meetings Scheduled
The US Congressional Committee Schedule for March 31, 2026 indicates zero committee meetings or hearings were scheduled for that date. This is a standard schedule announcement with no regulatory content.
No Congressional Committee Meetings Scheduled
Congress has published its daily committee schedule for April 1, 2026, indicating zero committee meetings or hearings are scheduled for that date. This is an administrative notice with no regulatory content or compliance implications.
Congressional Committee Schedule - No Meetings Scheduled
The US Congress Committee Schedule for April 2, 2026 indicates no committee meetings or hearings are scheduled for that day. This is a routine administrative schedule notification from Congress.gov combining House and Senate committee calendars.
No Congressional Committee Meetings Scheduled
US Congress Committee Schedule for April 3, 2026 indicates zero committee meetings are scheduled. The schedule aggregates House and Senate committee announcements from official repositories.
Recreational Drone Operations Exceptions Clarification
The Recreational Drone Empowerment Act (H.R. 6460) proposes to amend 49 U.S.C. § 44809 to expand permissible airspace for recreational drone operations. The bill adds Class E airspace designated as extensions to Class B, C, D, or E surface areas, as well as Class E airspace above Class G airspace, to the existing exception for uncontrolled Class G airspace. Introduced by Rep. Dann and Rep. Davids, the bill is pending in the 119th Congress.
Airport Regulatory Relief Act permits state highway standards
The U.S. House introduced H.R. 6427, the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025, which would amend 49 USC 47114(d)(4) to permit nonprimary airports serving aircraft up to 60,000 pounds gross weight to use State highway specifications for airfield pavement construction funded under certain FAA programs. The Secretary must determine within 6 months (extendable by another 6 months) whether such specifications will not negatively affect safety.
Aviation Supply Chain Digitization Study Bill
The US House passed H.R. 6267, directing the Comptroller General to conduct a study on impediments to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain. The study will evaluate challenges faced by manufacturers, repair stations, air carriers, and other supply chain participants in adopting digital authorized release certificates like FAA Form 8130-3. A report with recommendations must be submitted to Congress within 1 year of enactment.
American Water Stewardship Act Reauthorization
The US House introduced H.R. 6422, the American Water Stewardship Act, which would reauthorize EPA geographic programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act through fiscal year 2031. The bill extends authorization for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound, Columbia River Basin Restoration, and San Francisco Bay Restoration programs. Changes include expanded funding mechanisms and modified cost-share requirements for the San Francisco Bay program.
DHS Appropriations Act FY2026
The House Committee on Appropriations introduced the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill includes $316,295,000 for Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, $1,690,380,000 for the Management Directorate, and references the explanatory statement from H.R. 7147 of the 119th Congress.
USA v. Clinton Johnson Christian - Federal Criminal Prosecution
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California filed a federal criminal case against Clinton Johnson Christian on June 4, 2025. The case is assigned to Judge Edward M. Chen and is pending in San Francisco. Recent filings include competing sentencing memoranda from both the government and the defense filed in April 2026.
Doe v. NCAA - Education Civil Rights
The Northern District of California issued a discovery order by Judge Laurel Beeler in Doe v. NCAA (Case No. 3:22-cv-01559-LB) on April 4, 2026. The order grants in part and denies in part three discovery letter briefs ([424], [426], [427]), requiring the University of San Francisco to search Board materials as described. A motion to quash third-party subpoenas is scheduled for hearing on May 6, 2026.
LS 697 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability
Jane Doe LS 697 filed a civil product liability complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc. in the Northern District of California on April 2, 2026. The case (No. 3:26-cv-02895) alleges personal injuries related to an Uber product or service. A proposed summons was filed on April 4, 2026. This is a private civil action between private parties.
Chen v. Dept of State - Immigration Actions
Xubin Chen filed a civil action against the U.S. Department of State in the Northern District of California (Case 5:26-cv-01348). The case, categorized as Other Immigration Actions, was initially filed on February 13, 2026. A summons return was filed on April 4, 2026, confirming service on defendants including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with answers due May 29, 2026.
Four strategies for launching specialized law firms, based on real experience
The American Bar Association published an article by two attorneys from Dragonfly Law Group sharing four key lessons learned from launching their specialized law firm serving Tribal institutional clients in July 2024. The article covers client-centered service approaches, operating system design, and strategic client selection for sustainable firm growth.
CES 2026 Health Wearables, Mobility Aids, and Smart Home Technology
The American Bar Association published an informational overview of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 health technology trends, covering wearables with meaningful biometric tracking, mobility assistance devices, and smart home accessibility features designed for aging populations. The article emphasizes practical tools for wellness management and aging in place rather than novelty consumer electronics.
Community First! Village offers homeless shelter, community, health services
The American Bar Association published a feature article profiling Community First! Village and Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a Texas-based nonprofit founded in 1998 that has served over 7 million meals to homeless individuals and developed housing communities for formerly homeless men and women in Austin.
SEC Crypto Guidance, Congress Weighs Digital Assets Legislation
The SEC issued interpretive guidance (Release No. 33-11412) on March 17, 2026, clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto-assets and crypto-asset activities. The CFTC joined the guidance, indicating its staff will administer the Commodity Exchange Act consistently with the SEC's approach. This marks the first coordinated interagency guidance on crypto-asset classification, addressing when digital assets qualify as securities versus commodities.
Confederate Names and Military Installations Fact Sheet
The Congressional Research Service published a fact sheet summarizing the renaming history of 10 military installations previously named after Confederate military leaders. The document covers the Naming Commission's 2023 renaming of nine Army installations under Section 370(a) of the FY2021 NDAA, followed by the 2025 re-renaming of those same bases back to original names honoring non-Confederate veterans with shared surnames, under Section 1749(a) of the FY2020 NDAA.
Birthright Citizenship Litigation Status Update - Trump v. Barbara
The Congressional Research Service provides an update on litigation challenging Executive Order 14160, which restricts birthright citizenship. On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara regarding the constitutionality of the E.O. District and appellate courts have consistently found the E.O. unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment and unlawful under the INA.
Prediction Markets and Insider Trading Law
The Congressional Research Service issued an informational report on prediction markets and insider trading law, providing background on event contracts, existing Commodity Exchange Act provisions, and a February 2026 CFTC advisory addressing insider trading on prediction markets. The report discusses jurisdictional considerations between federal and state regulation.
FY2024 Title I-A State Grants Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Congressional Research Service published an informational report providing FY2024 state grant amounts under the four Title I-A funding formulas of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The program was funded at $18.4 billion for FY2024. California received the largest grant amount at $2.2 billion (12.29% of total), while Vermont received the smallest at $42.7 million (0.23% of total).
Farm Support for Tobacco and the 2026 Farm Bill
The Congressional Research Service published an informational report analyzing tobacco farm support policy in relation to the 2026 Farm Bill. The report explains that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) would restore tobacco as an eligible commodity under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, reversing the 2004 exclusion under FETRA. This would potentially allow tobacco producers to access CCC-funded farm support programs again.
Nepal Parliamentary Elections and RSP Victory
The Congressional Research Service issued an informational report on Nepal's March 5, 2026 parliamentary elections, in which the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a decisive victory. Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister on March 27, 2026. The elections followed youth-led protests in September 2025 that led to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's resignation after at least 75 people were killed and economic damages were estimated at over $586 million.
Record $82.5M unclaimed property returned to Hoosiers
Record $82.5M unclaimed property returned to Hoosiers
HHS Announcement on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita attended HHS Secretary Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of federal actions to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors. Secretary Kennedy signed a declaration stating these treatments do not meet professionally recognized healthcare standards, while CMS Administrator Dr. Oz announced a proposed rule to ban hospitals from performing such procedures on children under 18 as a condition of CMS program participation.
AG Rokita Sues 50 Porn Sites for Age Verification Law Violations
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit against operators of approximately 50 pornographic websites associated with multinational conglomerate Aylo for allegedly violating Indiana's age verification law. The complaint also alleges violations of the state's Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. The AG's office seeks to halt the alleged exposure of children to sexually explicit content including sexual violence, rape fantasies, and sex slavery imagery.
Google Play Store Settlement Distribution to Indiana Consumers
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that eligible Hoosiers can claim approximately $10.5 million from a $700 million national settlement with Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. Google has already paid $630 million into a settlement fund, from which restitution will be distributed to consumers automatically via PayPal, Venmo, check, or ACH transfer.
City of Gary v. Firearm Industry - Court Dismisses 26-Year Lawsuit
The Indiana Court of Appeals unanimously dismissed the City of Gary's 26-year-old lawsuit against law-abiding firearm manufacturers and sellers. The appellate court upheld Indiana General Assembly legislation determining that only the State of Indiana, not individual municipalities, may pursue such actions against the firearms industry. This decision protects firearms accessibility for law-abiding Hoosiers.
AG Rokita leads 24-state coalition on passport sex policy
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita led a coalition of 24 states and the Arizona Legislature in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, supporting the Trump administration's policy of recording biological sex on U.S. passports. The brief advocates reversal of a district court preliminary injunction blocking the policy in Ashton Orr v. Trump.
Indiana Asks Court to Lift 20-Year Monument Ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun announced on December 30, 2025, that the state filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana seeking to lift a more than 20-year-old injunction blocking placement of a donated historical monument on Indiana Statehouse grounds. The monument, a gift from the Indiana Limestone Institute, displays the Ten Commandments, the Bill of Rights, and the Preamble to the Indiana Constitution.
Office Closed for Good Friday
The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy announced its office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. No regulatory actions or compliance deadlines are affected by this closure.
CSMP Modernization: Transition to RxGov Platform
The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is modernizing its Controlled Substances Monitoring Program (CSMP) by transitioning from the legacy CSAPP platform to RxGov at pmpwv.rxgov.com. This upgrade aims to improve system performance, enhance data quality, and provide more robust reporting capabilities for all users. User manuals for RxGov are available under the FAQs section.
Income-Producing ADU Financing Under Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has issued a proposed rule to amend the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) to allow financing of single family homes with income-producing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposed rule would also clarify that borrowers can finance properties with features designed to accommodate home-based operations with non-commercial real estate features. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by June 1, 2026.
Beckwith v. Frey - Second Amendment Gun Shop Restrictions
The First Circuit Court of Appeals heard appeal No. 25-1160 in Beckwith v. Frey, where Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey challenges a District Court ruling in favor of gun shops and Second Amendment plaintiffs. Multiple states and gun safety organizations filed amicus briefs supporting the state, while the NRA and other groups backed the appellees. The case concerns the constitutionality of Maine's gun shop regulations under the Second Amendment.
United States v. Calderin-Pascual - Third-Party Criminal Forfeiture
The First Circuit vacated the District of Puerto Rico's dismissal of David Calderin-Pascual's third-party petition challenging forfeiture of a boat tied to his brother's federal drug trafficking convictions. The appellate court held that to survive a motion to dismiss, a third-party forfeiture claimant under 21 U.S.C. § 853 must allege that their property interest was acquired before the commission of the predicate crime. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
Options Market Structure Roundtable Agenda
The SEC announced the agenda and panelists for its April 16, 2026 roundtable on options market structure. The roundtable will be held at SEC headquarters in Washington D.C. and webcast live. Three panels will discuss competition in quote-driven markets, customer experience with listed options, and growth challenges in the options market.
Forest Conservation Grant Funding for Land Trusts
The NY DEC announced $1.35 million available through the fifth round of the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program. Accredited land trusts may apply for up to $350,000 to purchase conservation easements on privately owned forested land in New York State. Applications must be submitted by August 13, 2026, with a 25% match required.
EPA extends comment period Risk Management Programs Clean Air Act
EPA extends comment period Risk Management Programs Clean Air Act
Wisconsin Ozone State Implementation Plan Approval
The EPA is proposing to approve portions of Wisconsin's 2015 ozone NAAQS Moderate nonattainment area State Implementation Plan submission covering Kenosha County (Chicago area), Milwaukee area, and Sheboygan County area. The proposal covers reasonable further progress demonstrations, 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets, the motor vehicle inspection/maintenance program, and the nonattainment new source review program. The EPA is also initiating the adequacy process for the 2023 emissions budgets.
Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Superfund Site Settlement
EPA Region 4 is proposing a settlement under CERCLA with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC for the Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Site in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The settlement addresses EPA's recovery of cleanup costs incurred for response actions at the site. Public comments will be accepted until May 4, 2026.
Proposed Wolbachia-Infected Aedes aegypti Males Biological Pesticide
The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs has opened a public comment period on a proposed biological pesticide product using Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti males for mosquito population control. The product employs incompatible insect technique to suppress disease-vector mosquito populations. Comments must be submitted by April 17 through Regulations.gov under docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0542.
Detainee Death Notification - Vietnamese National at Miami Correctional Center
ICE released a detainee death notification for Tuan Van Bui, 55, a Vietnamese national who passed away April 1 at Miami Correctional Center in Bunker Hill, Indiana. Bui had a 2005 removal order and a extensive criminal history including robbery, assault, drug offenses, and weapons charges. The cause of death is under investigation. ICE has notified DHS oversight offices and next of kin per standard protocols.
Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nugget Recall Due to Lead Contamination
NH DHHS issued a public health alert advising consumers who purchased frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets (Great Value brand, 29-oz bags) at New Hampshire Walmart locations not to consume the product due to unsafe lead levels. The affected product has Best If Used By date of FEB 10, 2027, lot code 0416DPO1215, and establishment number P44164. NH DHHS recommends disposing of the product or returning it to the place of purchase.
Marriage of Bowman - Attorney's Fees Dispute
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District affirmed a trial court's award of $12,500 in attorney's fees in a marital dissolution case, rejecting the wife's claim for approximately $49,000 under a prevailing party clause in their marital settlement agreement. The court held that trial courts retain discretion to apply Family Code sections 2030 and 2032 factors, including the losing party's ability to pay, when determining fee amounts under MSA attorney's fees provisions.
In re Marriage of Bowman - Attorney's Fees Award Under MSA
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six affirmed a postjudgment attorney's fees award of $12,500 in favor of Julie Bowman in her marital dissolution case with Charles Bowman. The court rejected her argument that Civil Code section 1717 should apply to a prevailing party clause in their marital settlement agreement, instead holding that Family Code sections 2030 and 2032 govern and allow consideration of the paying party's ability to pay.
Bowman v. Bowman - Civil Appeal
The California Court of Appeal, 2nd District, Division 6 filed a new published opinion in Bowman v. Bowman (Case No. B331924), a civil appeal originating from trial court case FL108245. The opinion was filed on April 3 (year not specified in document). Oral argument is scheduled for March 11, 2026.