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SEC Settles Joel Castellanos Ponzi Scheme Action

The SEC has settled an action against Joel Castellanos for his role in an alleged $196 million Ponzi scheme. Castellanos is charged with selling unregistered securities and operating without proper registration, resulting in a $150,000 civil penalty and disgorgement.

United States v. Yoon - Errata Sheet for Court Opinion

The First Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an errata sheet to amend a court opinion originally issued on February 20, 2026. The amendment corrects a minor typographical error on page 9 of the opinion.

Court Opinion Errata Sheet Amends Case Details

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to amend a previously issued opinion. The amendment corrects the name of the Postmaster General on the cover sheet and renumbers footnotes. This action is procedural and does not alter the substantive outcome of the case.

Supreme Court Vacates Judgment Due to Jurisdictional Defect

The Supreme Court vacated a judgment in Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist, ruling that the District Court lacked diversity jurisdiction when the case was removed from state court. The Fifth Circuit correctly reversed the lower court's decision, requiring the case to be remanded to state court.

US v. Konan - Sovereign Immunity for Mail Nondelivery

The Supreme Court ruled that the United States retains sovereign immunity for claims arising from the intentional nondelivery of mail. The decision clarifies the scope of the Federal Tort Claims Act's postal exception, impacting how individuals can sue the Postal Service for mail delivery issues.

DOJ Audit of FARA System Controls FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the National Security Division's security controls and its Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) system for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated February 24, 2026, identifies one recommendation.

DOJ OIG Audit of National Security Division Information Security Program

The DOJ Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report (26-029) concerning the National Security Division's information security management program for Fiscal Year 2025. The audit was conducted pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014. The report includes 5 recommendations.

SEC Enforcement Manual Updates

The SEC's Division of Enforcement has updated its Enforcement Manual to enhance fairness, transparency, and efficiency in its investigative processes. Key changes include a uniform Wells process with a four-week submission period and guidance on simultaneous settlement and waiver consideration.

Ashirwad LLC v Bradbury - Court Opinion

The California Courts of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division 1 has made available its opinion in the case of Ashirwad LLC v. Bradbury et al. The filing date for this opinion was October 15, 2024. This document provides the court's decision and reasoning in this specific legal matter.

HHS OIG: 14 Providers Improperly Claimed $70.6M in PRF Payments

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that 14 out of 30 selected Indian Health Service and rural providers did not comply with terms and conditions for expending $70.6 million in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. The OIG recommended that HRSA require these providers to return unallowable expenditures.