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UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research Announced

Governor Greg Abbott announced the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research, a new medical education and research facility in Austin, Texas, developed in partnership with UT and MD Anderson. The announcement emphasised Texas's ambition to lead the nation in healthcare innovation and expand access to personalised medical treatment. No regulatory obligations or compliance requirements were created by this announcement.

Minister Appoints Five New Competition Appeal Tribunal Members

Minister Margot James MP has appointed 5 new ordinary members to the panel of the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The new members are Peter Anderson, Kirstin Baker CBE, Eamonn Doran, Paul Lomas, and Professor Anthony Neuberger. The appointments commence on 1 October 2017, are for a term of 8 years, and are paid at a daily rate of £400.

SEC v. Anderson - Securities Fraud Charges

The SEC filed charges against Mark D. Anderson, BBFY USA, Inc., and Captain Drake, LLC in the District of Minnesota for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme involving approximately $2.6 million in sham sales transactions in December 2021 and $391,000 in sham sales in 2022. The SEC alleges the defendants used false financial statements to raise approximately $1.5 million from investors in a 2022 convertible debt offering and more than $900,000 in a 2023 rights offering for preferred stock.

Cisco Packet Metadata Capture in Software-Defined Network

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4082170A1 filed by Cisco Technology, Inc. for methods and systems related to packet metadata capture in software-defined networking environments. The application, filed by inventors Anderson and McGrew, covers technical implementations in the H04L networking classification and designates 35 European contracting states. The publication makes the application available for public inspection and potential third-party observations under standard EPO procedures.

Board Meeting Minutes: Teleconference Meeting June 20, 2025

The Arkansas Psychology Board held its June 20, 2025 teleconference meeting, chaired by Dr. Edward Kleitsch, with all five board members present. The Board approved agenda modifications, received updates on new online application systems, staffing needs for FY2026, and reviewed multiple license applications including provisional licenses, full licensure requests, and technician registrations. Dr. Brian Anderson's Statement of Intent for neuropsychological testing was denied pending documentation of supervised clinical experience. Scholarship application second-round dates were announced for July.

SEC v. Anderson, BBFY USA, Captain Drake - $2.4M Securities Fraud

SEC filed a complaint in the District of Minnesota alleging Mark D. Anderson and his entities BBFY USA, Inc. and Captain Drake, LLC orchestrated a $2.4 million securities fraud scheme. The defendants used sham sales transactions to inflate Drake's Organic Spirits' revenue figures in offering documents, raising approximately $21 million from 180 investors before the company ceased operations in 2023. Investors lost most of their investments.

Final Young Mob Defendant Sentenced to 210 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

The DOJ announced that Darius Moore, 39, was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison following his trial conviction for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Moore was designated a career offender and received an additional 1 year for violating supervised release conditions. Co-defendants Mervin Anderson and Mario Gardner were previously sentenced to 150 months and 51 months respectively. The three defendants were members or associates of the Memphis street gang Young Mob Military, distributing thousands of fentanyl pills designed to mimic Oxycodone.

Anderson v. Seattle Athletic Club - Appeal Dismissed for Failure to Cite Authority

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed Ryan Anderson's appeal against Seattle Athletic Club. The appellate court held that Anderson, appearing pro se, failed to comply with RAP 10.3(a)(6) by not providing argument with citations to the record and legal authority in their appellate brief. The underlying case involved claims of retaliation, discrimination, and labor and industry violations following Anderson's termination as a part-time employee.

David Mark Anderson MD Hearing Scheduled May 22

The West Virginia Board of Medicine has scheduled a public hearing for David Mark Anderson, MD on May 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM. This is a procedural notice announcing an upcoming administrative hearing. No specific charges or violations are detailed in the notice. Contact the Records Custodian at (304) 558-2921 for additional information.

Rabid Dog Confirmed in Anderson County; Four People and One Pet Exposed

The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed a brown and black German shepherd dog found near La Paz Street and Los Cabos Lane in Pendleton tested positive for rabies on April 15, 2026. Four people were exposed and have been referred to healthcare providers. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined per the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. This is the fifth animal to test positive for rabies in Anderson County in 2026, with 24 cases statewide.

Systems and Methods for Detecting Physical Contact of Surgical Instrument with Patient Tissue

USPTO granted patent US12599298B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a tissue contact detection system that monitors surgical instrument temperature during procedures to detect physical contact with patient tissue and trigger mitigation operations. The patent lists three inventors: Jonathan D. Halderman, Kayla K. Anderson, and Anqi Fan, with 17 claims covering the technology.

In re Estate of Roy Gene Barts - Will Copy Admitted to Probate

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision allowing a copy of decedent Roy Gene Barts's will to be admitted to probate and appointing ex-partner Erin Kathereine Radtke as personal representative. Appellant Andrea Anderson challenged the will's validity and the appointment, arguing the original will was not properly accounted for and that a note indicated intent to revoke. The appellate court rejected both arguments and upheld the lower court's ruling.

Anderson v. Messinger - Specific Performance & Tortious Interference

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the district court's judgment requiring Ernest and Martha Anderson to specifically perform their contract to sell their home to Noah Messinger and Brandy Chaplin, and upheld the finding that Wyoming Fall Creek, LLC tortiously interfered with the contract. The court also upheld the punitive damages award against WFC for attorney fees and costs, rejecting WFC's constitutional challenge.

SMAGP Fusion Molecules Modulate Leukocyte Activity

USPTO published patent application US20260098070A1 disclosing fusion molecules comprising a SMAGP extracellular domain designed to modulate leukocyte activity. The application covers polynucleotides, vectors, and host cells encoding these molecules along with methods of making and using them. Inventors include Loise M. Francisco-Anderson, Sandeep Kumar, Sarah Elizabeth Carden, Christophe Quéva, and Nenad Grmusa, with filing date July 7, 2025.

Ryan Anderson v. Seattle Athletic Club - Appeal Dismissed for Failure to Cite Authority

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One, dismissed pro se appellant Ryan Anderson's appeal in their lawsuit against Seattle Athletic Club. The dismissal was based on RAP 10.3(a)(6), which requires appellants to provide argument with citations to the record and legal authority. The underlying trial court had dismissed Anderson's complaint with prejudice for failure to comply with a court order to file a more definite statement regarding their claims for retaliation, discrimination, and labor violations. The appellate opinion was designated non-precedential.

Top Civil Servants Honoured at 2025 Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony

The Cayman Islands Government will hold its 2025 Employee of the Year Awards ceremony on April 16 at the Kimpton Seafire Resort. Twelve Employee of the Month awardees representing various ministries will be recognized for exceptional performance and dedication to public service. The event marks the final Employee of the Year ceremony under Deputy Governor Franz Manderson before his retirement in July.

Rabid Cat Confirmed in Anderson County; Two People, Sixteen Cats, and Nine Dogs Exposed

The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed a rabid cat in Anderson County near Belton, S.C. Two people were exposed and referred to healthcare providers; 16 cats and 9 dogs were also exposed. This is the fourth animal to test positive for rabies in Anderson County in 2026, with 22 cases reported statewide this year.

Gloria McField-Nixon Appointed Deputy Governor

His Excellency Governor Jane Owen announced the appointment of Mrs Gloria McField-Nixon as Deputy Governor and Head of the Cayman Islands Civil Service Designate, effective 8th July 2026. The appointment follows a rigorous open recruitment process and succeeds Franz Manderson, who concludes a 44-year career in public service. Mrs McField-Nixon brings nearly 30 years of senior public-sector experience, including 20 years as Chief Officer.

Lamiesha Toney v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed Lamiesha Toney's conviction for second-degree murder and first-degree battery, rejecting her sufficiency-of-evidence challenge. Toney received a 20-year sentence for her role as accomplice in a shooting that killed Emmanuel Foster and injured Jason Anderson. The court found sufficient evidence that Toney acted as Deric Smith's accomplice.

Peo v. Toler-Anderson - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the second degree murder conviction of Paris Toler-Anderson (Docket No. 23CA0176). Division VI rejected the defendant's claims of evidentiary error under CRE 404(b), prosecutorial misconduct, and cumulative trial errors. The defendant was residing at a community corrections facility when the underlying events occurred. The decision is non-precedential under C.A.R. 35(e).