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Clean Maritime Technology Funding Opportunity

Innovate UK and the Department for Transport are offering up to £121 million in grants for innovative clean maritime technologies. UK registered organisations in collaboration can apply for funding, with the application window closing on July 15, 2026.

Liverpool Waste Investigation: Second Arrest, HGV and Excavator Seized

The Environment Agency, Joint Unit for Waste Crime, and Merseyside Police have made a second arrest in an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool. An HGV and an excavator have been seized as part of the ongoing operation.

United States v. Terrell Lamar Williams - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision to revoke Terrell Lamar Williams' supervised release and sentence him to 30 months imprisonment. Williams committed fraud and violated terms of his release by faking drug tests and driving with a suspended license.

United States v. John Lohden, Jr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Dayton Peterson and John Lohden, Jr. The defendants were convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and impersonating an officer, with sentences of 30 and 39 years respectively. The court rejected their numerous arguments on appeal.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Legal Opinion and Sanctions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn., addressing misconduct by the plaintiff's attorneys. The court imposed sanctions on attorneys Van Irion and Russ Egli for misrepresenting the record, citing non-existent cases, and misstating case law in their briefing.

SEC v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. - Proposed Plan of Distribution

The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed plan of distribution for $15 million in civil penalties collected from Elanco Animal Health Inc. Elanco was fined for misleading revenue statements made between Q1 2019 and Q1 2020. The public has 30 days to comment on the distribution plan.

Seventh Circuit Court Opinion on Sterigenics LLC Insurance Dispute

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the Sterigenics LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company case. The court certified a question of Illinois law regarding pollution exclusions in insurance policies to the Illinois Supreme Court, which has now provided an answer resolving the dispute.

Commonwealth v. Jean P. Durand - Criminal Assault and Battery Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a conviction for assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. The court found sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction despite the defendant's claim of not being criminally responsible due to mental illness.

Ninth Circuit Opinion: Arizona Mining Reform Coalition v. US Forest Service

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against a land exchange mandated by the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. The court found that plaintiffs' claims under NEPA, NHPA, RFRA, and the Constitution were unlikely to succeed on the merits.

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Land Exchange Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against a land exchange mandated by the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. The ruling impacts approximately 2,500 acres of National Forest land, including Oak Flat, and a significant copper deposit. The court found plaintiffs' claims under NEPA, NHPA, RFRA, and the Constitution unlikely to succeed.