US Federal

Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

The Illinois EPA announced seven Spring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events scheduled across the state from March to May 2026. These events offer residents a free and convenient opportunity to safely dispose of common household hazardous products. Pre-registration is required for all events.

Attia v. Oura Ring - Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony

In the Attia v. Oura Ring case, a motion has been filed to exclude expert testimony. This filing is part of ongoing litigation and does not represent a new regulatory action or change in law.

SEC Investor Advisory Committee Meeting on Disclosure Reform and Tokenization

The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on March 12, 2026, to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential recommendation on the tokenization of equity securities. The meeting will be webcast and include panel discussions on these topics.

SEC Hosts Roundtable on Options Market Structure Reform

The SEC announced it will host a roundtable on April 16, 2026, to discuss listed options market structure. The event aims to foster dialogue on competition, customer experience, and growth opportunities in the options market. Public comments are being accepted.

Doe, Roe v. Schwalb - Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to set aside a clerk's entry of default in the adversary proceeding Doe, Roe v. Schwalb. The court cited public policy favoring trials on the merits but found that expediency and justice weighed against setting aside the default in this instance.

Ibragimov v. Edlow et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Ibragimov v. Edlow et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 7, 2026. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names the U.S. Government as a defendant. The initial filing is a complaint.

Safdieh v. Comm'r - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report foreign business control under I.R.C. § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, vacating a Tax Court order. This decision impacts how the IRS collects these specific penalties.

US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Imprisonment for Felony Conviction

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. Jimenez appealed the special conditions of his supervised release and his sentence, but the court found no abuse of discretion and that his appeal waiver barred his sentencing challenge.

Reidy Contracting Group, LLC v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that Reidy Contracting Group, LLC is an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's excess liability policy. The court held that the Employers Liability Exclusion did not bar coverage because it was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of copyright management information claims but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings.