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AHRQ Funding Opportunity: Healthcare Worker Well-being and Patient Safety Research

The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (PA-24-093) to support research on systems-level approaches to improve patient safety by enhancing healthcare worker safety and well-being. Applications are due by March 17, 2026, with award maximums of $500,000.

AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13) Announced

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced its interest in supporting conferences through its R13 grant programs. The announcement details eligibility criteria for various educational, governmental, and nonprofit organizations. The application deadline is March 17, 2026.

Marn Jr. vs. McCully Associates - Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a Summary Disposition Order in the consolidated appeal of James Yee Marn, Jr. vs. McCully Associates. The order addresses appeals from various final judgments and related orders concerning the Judicial Accounting Case and the Marn Family Litigation.

State v. Kaneakua - Affirmation of Conviction and Denial of Ineffective Counsel Claim

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed Krystale Sharyann Iwalani Kaneakua's conviction for second-degree arson. The court denied Kaneakua's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, finding that her arguments lacked specific errors or omissions by her trial attorney.

Hawaii Supreme Court: Arbitration Denial Affirmed

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration. The court found that the arbitration provision in the development's declaration gave the property owner the option to arbitrate, but did not require it. This ruling impacts how disputes are handled within the specified community development.

Bank of America N.A. v. Fujikawa - Foreclosure Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a summary disposition order in the foreclosure case of Bank of America, N.A. v. Fujikawa. The court affirmed the lower court's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment regarding the foreclosure of a mortgage.

Marn v. McCully Associates - Affirmation of Lien Claims

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's decision regarding lien claims in the case of Marn v. McCully Associates. The court addressed an appeal concerning an attorney's lien on potential future awards.

Al-Kubaisi v. Autozone, Inc. et al - ADA Lawsuit

A civil case, Al-Kubaisi v. Autozone, Inc. et al, was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges violations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The filing includes a complaint, certificate of interested entities, and proposed summons.

Gambino v. State - Criminal Law and Child Welfare Opinion

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals filed an opinion in Gambino v. State on March 17, 2026, addressing the sufficiency of evidence for false statements to law enforcement and contributing to a child in need of assistance. The court also ruled on the reasonableness of a delay in searching a seized cell phone.

United States v. Floyd Suggs - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order denying a motion to suppress evidence in United States v. Floyd Suggs. The court found the warrant execution reasonable despite arguments of overbreadth and improper execution.