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Massachusetts Charter Schools Subject to Public Records Law

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured a Supreme Judicial Court ruling that charter schools are subject to the state's Public Records Law. The court affirmed that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School must comply with public records requests, reinforcing transparency requirements for taxpayer-funded educational institutions.

In re M.G. - Juvenile Guardianship and ICWA Inquiry

The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed and remanded a juvenile guardianship case concerning M.G. The court agreed with the mother that the Department of Human Services failed to conduct a proper inquiry under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The case involves challenges to denial of relative placement and ICWA compliance.

Pension Fraud Alert: Impersonation Scams Rise

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a fraud alert urging the UK pensions industry to enhance security measures against impersonation scams. Analysis shows a rise in fraud targeting pension savers, with approximately £500,000 lost and £2.5 million at risk between 2021 and 2025.

Brandon Lamont French v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Brandon Lamont French's convictions for Invasion of Privacy. The court found that the State did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions. This decision impacts the specific case and may set precedent for similar evidentiary challenges in Indiana.

Lower Duwamish Waterway Cleanup Public Comment Periods

The Washington State Department of Ecology has opened three public comment periods related to the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup. These periods cover the Jorgensen Forge site, the South Park Marina site, and a new consent decree for the overall waterway cleanup, with comment periods running through April 22, 2026.

State AGs Oppose Trump Administration's No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 10 other State Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's "no-bond" immigration detention policy. The brief argues the policy violates due process and federal statutes by mandating indefinite detention without bond hearings for certain non-citizens.

ICO Fines Police Scotland £66,000 for Data Mishandling

The ICO has fined Police Scotland £66,000 and issued a reprimand for serious data mishandling. Failures included excessive mobile phone data extraction and unlawful disclosure of sensitive personal information to a third party, violating UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

State of New Jersey v. Donqua Thomas - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the conviction of Donqua Thomas for first-degree murder and related weapons offenses. The court's decision, issued on March 11, 2026, upholds the jury's verdict from June 2023.

B&L Tire Service v. New Jersey Turnpike Authority - Prequalification Protest

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed and remanded a decision by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority that rescinded Noll Brothers Inc.'s prequalification status for towing services. The court found the Authority's decision was not supported by substantial evidence in the record.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that the detective had arguable probable cause, granting him qualified immunity on federal claims.