United States

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Annual Report

The Department of State has published the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Annual Report for 2026. This notice provides an overview of designations made under the act and related visa restrictions.

Doe v. Hytto Pte, Ltd. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Doe v. Hytto Pte, Ltd., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on August 14, 2025. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves a personal injury claim. A recent filing on March 25, 2026, indicates the summons was executed.

Cole v. Cole - Child Support Contempt Reversed

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a family court's finding of contempt against Daniel David Cole, Sr., for failure to comply with child support provisions. The appellate court found insufficient clear and convincing evidence to support the contempt finding.

Shoemaker v. Thacher - Child Custody Jurisdiction

The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a family court's dismissal of a child custody case due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The court found New York to be the child's home state, thus precluding South Carolina's jurisdiction.

Federal Reserve: Change in Bank Control Notices and Share Acquisitions

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding changes in bank control and acquisitions of shares of a bank or bank holding company. This notice serves as an informational update for relevant parties in the banking sector.

Federal Reserve: Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formations of, acquisitions by, and mergers of bank holding companies. This notice serves as an informational update on regulatory filings and processes within the banking sector.

Federal Reserve: Savings and Loan Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding the formations of, acquisitions by, and mergers of savings and loan holding companies. This notice serves as an informational update on regulatory activities within the banking sector.

PCAOB Grants Petition to Terminate Bar for James C. Budge

The PCAOB has granted a petition from James C. Budge to terminate a bar previously imposed on him. Budge was barred from being an associated person of a registered public accounting firm and fined $25,000 in December 2022 for audit deficiencies. This order allows Budge to associate with Richey May, LLP, subject to a one-year period of supervision.

Manzo v. Wohlstadter - Securities Fraud and Unfair Business Practices Lawsuit

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging securities fraud and unfair business practices. The court upheld the district court's enforcement of a forum selection clause in promissory notes, leading to the dismissal of the case without prejudice. The ruling impacts investors who relied on promissory notes for business investments.

Harris v. National Grid USA Service Company - Unlawful Retaliation

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision granting summary judgment to National Grid USA Service Company, Inc. on unlawful retaliation claims brought by former employee Sandy Harris, Jr. The court found no causal nexus between Harris's protected activity and his termination, citing the clear chronology of events.