United States

State v. Garcia Guox - Sentencing Appeal for Patronizing Prostitution

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a trial court's sentencing decision for a patronizing prostitution conviction. The State argued the conviction should be a Class B felony, not a Class A misdemeanor, and the appellate court agreed, vacating the plea and remanding for further proceedings.

Jehramyus v. Google LLC - Contract Dispute

A new civil case, Jehramyus v. Google LLC, was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a contract dispute and includes an order granting in part a motion to dismiss or transfer venue and denying a motion to remand.

VDH Lifts Potomac River Recreational Water Advisory

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted the recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, effective March 17, 2026. The advisory was initially issued due to a sewage spill and subsequent discharges, but water quality sampling now indicates acceptable bacteria levels.

FINRA: New Section 31 Fee Rate Effective April 4, 2026

FINRA has announced that the Section 31 fee rate for specified securities transactions will increase from $0.00 to $20.60 per million dollars, effective April 4, 2026. This change, mandated by the SEC, impacts transactions on exchanges and over-the-counter markets.

FINRA 2026 Involvement and Election Process Overview

FINRA has published a notice outlining opportunities for member firms' associated persons and other interested parties to engage with FINRA's mission. The notice promotes various committees, working groups, and the FINRA Board of Governors, directing individuals to FINRA's Engagement Portal to submit an indication of interest.

NIH Research Misconduct Findings Against Daniel Andrade

The NIH has issued findings of research misconduct against Daniel Andrade, Ph.D., for falsifying and fabricating data in grant applications for PHS funds. Administrative actions, including a three-year period of supervision, have been implemented.

AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientist Award (K08) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice that the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) funding opportunity announcement (PA-22-232) has expired. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Notice: Expiration of AI in Healthcare Safety Funding Opportunity

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the funding opportunity PA-24-261, which focused on examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare safety. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

Notice: Diagnostic Safety Grant PA-23-290 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-23-290, which supported research on improving diagnostic safety in ambulatory care. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIDCD Seeks Input on Clinical Trial Support

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on how to strengthen its support for clinical trials. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by April 15, 2026, to help shape the future of NIDCD's clinical trial infrastructure.