United States

Tan v. Chan - Modification of Opinion and Denial of Rehearing

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, has issued an order modifying a previously filed opinion in Tan v. Chan and denying the appellants' petition for rehearing. The modification involves adding a footnote to clarify the basis for a demand for records under a specific statute. The judgment remains unchanged.

White v. Pixley - Civil Harassment Restraining Order Appeal Dismissal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in White v. Pixley on March 9, 2026, dismissing the defendant's second attempt to appeal a civil harassment restraining order. The court found the appeal barred due to a prior dismissal with prejudice.

People v. Cooper - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed an order and judgment in the case of People v. Cooper. The defendant appealed his conviction for second-degree murder, arguing the trial court erred in revoking his pro. per. status after he refused to appear for a pretrial hearing. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion.

State AGs Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 26 other state attorneys general announced they will continue their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the U.S. DOJ's settlement. The states aim to hold the company accountable for anticompetitive conduct harming consumers and the live music industry.

California PUC New Filings and Proposed Decisions

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has published its weekly update of new filings and proposed decisions for the week of March 2-6, 2026. These filings include proposed decisions on utility leasing, energy recovery applications, and renewable gas standards, as well as new complaints and applications from Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

CPUC Program to Help Californians Rebuild All-Electric Homes

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has launched the Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric (RISE) Homes program, a $50 million initiative to assist Californians who lost homes to natural disasters since 2017. The program offers financial incentives for rebuilding fully electric homes and begins accepting applications on April 6, 2026.

Texas AG Stops Sale of Chest Binders to Minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a Temporary Restraining Order against Lola Olivia, Inc., a New York-based online retailer. The order immediately halts the sale and shipment of chest binders to individuals in Texas, particularly targeting sales to young girls.

Federal Court Strikes Down HUD/USDA Energy Rule

A federal court has struck down a Biden-era rule from HUD and USDA that imposed stricter energy efficiency requirements on new home construction financed by federal programs. The court ruled the agencies lacked statutory authority and that the rule would negatively impact affordable housing availability.

BAC Home Loans Servicing v. Stockstill - TILA and FDCPA Claims

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ in BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. v. Stockstill, reversing the trial court's denial of a motion for summary judgment. The appellate court found that the Stockstills' claims under the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) were time-barred.

Louisiana v. Todd Schliem Police Chief - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted in part and denied in part a writ application concerning a district court's dismissal of claims against a police chief and sheriff. The court remanded the matter to the district court with instructions to grant an appeal to the plaintiff.