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Chippenham Farm Fined for Slurry Pollution

The Environment Agency has fined JD Spencer Farm Partnership £18,744 for two slurry pollution incidents that impacted the Bristol Avon river. The farm pleaded guilty to four offences related to illegal water discharge and failure to plan slurry spreading.

Brayton Groth v. City of Birmingham, Mich. - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a denial of qualified immunity for police officers in a case alleging excessive force. The court has jurisdiction over the interlocutory appeal if the officers accept the plaintiff's version of disputed facts and argue they are still entitled to immunity.

United States v. Denico Hudson - Criminal Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentencing of Denico Hudson for selling machinegun conversion devices. The court found no error in the district court's application of sentencing enhancements related to the number of devices sold and their connection to other crimes.

SEC Administrative Proceeding Against Rimar Capital for Fraud

The SEC has issued a notice of a proposed plan of distribution for funds collected in an administrative proceeding against Rimar Capital USA, Inc., Rimar Capital, LLC, Itai Royi Liptz, and Clifford Todd Boro. The proceeding found fraudulent conduct related to SAFE offerings and misrepresentations about an AI trading platform, resulting in penalties and disgorgement orders.

FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order for Southwest Border MSBs

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) imposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) along the U.S. Southwest border. This rule specifically targets transactions between $1,000 and $10,000.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on Damages and Covenants

The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a memorandum opinion in a founder-investor dispute, ruling largely in favor of the plaintiffs. The court awarded $4.304 million in damages against the defendants for breaching contractual obligations and reinstated original restrictive covenant terms. The ruling also addresses counterclaims and partial fee shifting.

Iran War Impacts Global Construction Supply Chains

This notice analyzes the global impact of the 2026 Iran War on construction supply chains. The conflict has disrupted critical shipping routes, leading to increased transportation and production costs, delays, and potential surcharges for materials like cement, steel, and aluminum. The analysis highlights the cascading effects on construction projects worldwide.

Italian SMEs Bill Expands Inventory Financing Securitizations

The Italian Senate approved an annual SMEs Bill on March 4, 2026, amending Law 130 to expand structuring options for inventory financing securitizations. The changes allow for foreign originators and multijurisdiction asset pools, enhancing Italy's position in the international ABS market.

DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force Revisits FDCA Charges

The DOJ's Trade Fraud Task Force, established six months ago, has announced its leading prosecutorial partner, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois. This move signals an increased focus on enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) in trade fraud cases, building on past successful prosecutions involving honey import schemes.

CNIPA Stops Notifying Local Agents for Madrid Designations

The Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has ceased notifying local Chinese trademark agents for international trademarks designating China via the Madrid System. CNIPA now only serves the WIPO-recorded representative or the trademark holder directly, requiring proactive monitoring by rights holders and their representatives to avoid missing response deadlines.