Prison Education Programs Best Interest Determination Requirements

The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid division issued Electronic Announcement GENERAL-26-23 clarifying how institutions with Prison Education Programs (PEPs) must complete and report best interest determinations. The guidance specifies oversight entity responsibilities, required submission elements, and compliance timelines under 34 CFR 668.241.

Bath County Service Authority - Proposed Water Pollution Consent Order

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed a consent order against Bath County Service Authority for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations at the Warm Springs Sewage Treatment Plant in Warm Springs, Virginia. The public comment period runs from April 6, 2026 through May 6, 2026.

Creek Village Investments Water Control Violations - Proposed Consent Order

VA DEQ has proposed a Consent Order against Creek Village Investments, LLC for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations and applicable permit conditions at the Village at Smith Creek facility in New Market, Virginia. The proposed enforcement action is open for public comment through May 6, 2026. The full text of the proposed Consent Order is available on the VA DEQ website.

Town of Victoria Sewage Treatment Plant Consent Order

VA DEQ has proposed a Consent Order against the Town of Victoria for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations at the Town of Victoria East Sewage Treatment Plant and Town of Victoria West Sewage Treatment Plant facilities in Lunenburg County, Virginia. A 30-day public comment period runs from April 6, 2026 through May 6, 2026. The proposed Consent Order document is available for public review.

LGI Homes Proposed Consent Order - Prince George County Water Violations

VA DEQ has proposed a Consent Order against LGI Homes - Virginia, LLC for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations at the Meadows Section 3 project in Prince George County, Virginia. The proposed enforcement action is open for public comment through May 6, 2026. The Consent Order document is available on the VA DEQ website.

Balfour Beatty Construction Consent Order - Water Control Board Violations

VA DEQ has proposed a Consent Order against Balfour Beatty Construction LLC for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations and applicable permit conditions at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, Virginia. The proposed enforcement action is open for public comment from April 6, 2026 through May 6, 2026.

S.B. Cox Ready Mix Consent Order - Chesapeake Plant

VA DEQ has proposed a Consent Order against S.B. Cox Ready Mix, Inc. for violations of State Water Control Board statutes, regulations, and applicable permit conditions at the company's Chesapeake Plant in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed enforcement action is open for public comment from April 6 through May 6, 2026.

Jaroslawicz v. M&T Bank Corporation - Civil Suit

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion in Jaroslawicz v. M&T Bank Corporation et al (Case 15-897) on March 24, 2026. Judge Evan J. Wallach presided over the case, which involves a civil lawsuit against M&T Bank Corporation. The opinion is available as a PDF document on the court's website.

TEKsystems, Inc. v. Hummingbird TekSystems, Inc. - Trademark Infringement

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion in trademark infringement case TEKsystems, Inc. v. Hummingbird TekSystems, Inc. (Case 25-911). The court ruled on trademark infringement claims between the two staffing and technology consulting companies. The opinion was issued by District Judge Jennifer L. Hall on April 6, 2026.

Tip Pool Violation - Back Wage Recovery for Tipped Employees

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $85,197 in back wages for 36 employees after finding that Nate's At The Buda Mill & Grain Inc. (operating as Nate's Coffee & Cocktails) violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by allowing a general manager to participate in an employee tip pool. The violation invalidated the employer's tip credit, requiring payment of full minimum wage to affected workers.