Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Hummel - Attorney Discipline

The Ohio Supreme Court has entered an interim default suspension against attorney Karen Lynn Hummel due to her failure to respond to a formal complaint. The suspension is effective immediately, prohibiting her from practicing law in any form. This action stems from a certification of default filed by the Board of Professional Conduct.

United States v. Adam Power - Child Pornography Offenses

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Adam Power for child pornography offenses. Power was sentenced to sixty years imprisonment after pleading guilty to thirty-four counts. He appealed, arguing for the vacation of eight guilty pleas or his sentence.

Cheng v. Nordstrom, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case titled Cheng v. Nordstrom, Inc. was filed on March 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges 'Other Statutory Actions' under federal question jurisdiction. The filing includes the complaint, civil cover sheet, proposed summons, and certificate of interested entities.

OFAC Issues Venezuela Sanctions Relief for Oil and Gold

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General License 52, authorizing certain transactions with Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) and its entities for established U.S. entities. This relief aims to facilitate engagement in Venezuela's oil, petrochemical, and other industrial sectors.

US Court Orders IEEPA Tariff Refunds for Importers

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund approximately $166 billion in IEEPA tariffs to importers. While CBP initially stated it could not comply due to the scale, it has proposed a new portal, CAPE, to process bulk refunds, with an estimated readiness of April 2026.

Supreme Court Limits Presidential Tariffs; New Trade Investigations Launched

The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize President Trump to impose sweeping tariffs, striking down over $100 billion in revenue. The administration has since launched new trade investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and imposed temporary tariffs under Section 122.

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations on Excess Capacity and Forced Labor

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated two multi-country Section 301 investigations concerning excess manufacturing capacity in 16 economies and forced labor practices in 60 economies. Written comments are due by April 15, 2026, with public hearings to follow.

BIS Fines Vizocom $374,474 for Exporting Controlled Data to China

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has fined Vizocom $374,474 for illegally exporting controlled technical data related to military antennas to a Chinese manufacturer. This action highlights the risks of non-compliance with export control regulations, particularly for defense contractors working with China.

Argentina Repeals Restrictive Pharmaceutical Patentability Guidelines

Argentina has repealed restrictive 2012 patentability guidelines for chemical and pharmaceutical inventions, effective March 18, 2026. This change is expected to improve patent protection for pharmaceutical technologies and align examination standards with international norms. Applicants with pending cases may need to reassess their prosecution strategies.

Vermont Supreme Court Opinion on Apple Hill Solar LLC Appeal

The Vermont Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding Apple Hill Solar LLC's appeal concerning its Standard Offer Program (SOC) commissioning deadline and Certificate of Public Good (CPG). The court's decision addresses the interplay between SOC deadlines, CPG requirements, and the PUC's authority to grant extensions, impacting renewable energy project development in Vermont.