Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al., was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Jane JD Roe against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Darrell Smith.

Export Licence Update for Typhoon Project

The Export Control Joint Unit has updated the open general export licence (OGEL) for military goods related to the collaborative Typhoon project. Turkey has been added as a permitted destination for exports under this licence.

Pinasco v. Ashcroft - New Mexico Court of Appeals Opinion

The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of El Paso Natural Gas Company, LLC. The case involved a dispute over access rights to a property, with the plaintiffs claiming an easement. The court's opinion is designated as non-precedential.

TIR Technologies Ltd. v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC - Patent Infringement Case Dismissed

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware granted a motion to dismiss a patent infringement case filed by TIR Technologies Ltd. against Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and other related entities. The court's opinion and order were dated March 11, 2026.

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Corporate Law Opinion

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Chancery opinion regarding corporate law. The decision affirms the lower court's judgment, providing finality to the dispute between the Operating Engineers Pension Fund and Pioneer Natural Resources Company.

Global Antitrust Fines Rose to $7.7B in 2025

Global antitrust fines reached $7.7 billion in 2025, the highest since 2021, driven by a few major cases, while the total number of infringement decisions fell. Enforcement is increasingly shaped by geopolitical and national security priorities, with a focus on sectors impacting the cost of living.

Global Cartel Fines Surge to $3.3 Billion in 2025

Global cartel fines reached $3.3 billion in 2025, the highest total since 2021, driven primarily by enforcement actions in the European Union. The report highlights significant increases in fines from the European Commission and EU member states, while the US saw its lowest fine total in recent memory.

Vertical Conduct Violation Fines Dropped Six-Fold in 2025

A report indicates that fines for vertical conduct violations globally dropped six-fold in 2025 compared to 2024, with the number of infringement decisions halved. Despite this overall decrease, the European Commission remained the most active enforcer, focusing on the consumer and retail sectors, and resale price maintenance continued to be a key area of scrutiny.

EBA Final Guidelines on Third-Country Branch Capital Endowment

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published final guidelines on instruments that third-country branches can use to meet their capital endowment requirements under CRD IV. These guidelines clarify which debt securities and other instruments are acceptable and set operational conditions for their use.

UK Sanctions Nearly 300 Russian Entities

The UK has announced its largest sanctions package against Russia, designating nearly 300 entities involved in critical energy revenues, military supply chains, and financial institutions. These measures aim to disrupt Russia's war effort and access to international markets.