SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Investment Adviser in Cherry-Picking Scheme

The SEC announced it has obtained a final judgment against Matthew J. Werthe, dba HSR Wealth Management, for engaging in a cherry-picking scheme. The judgment orders Werthe to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and a civil penalty totaling over $1.1 million.

DSA Transparency Reports Clarify Content Moderation

The EU has published harmonised transparency reports under the Digital Services Act (DSA), standardising content moderation data reporting for online services. This follows the adoption of an Implementing Regulation in July 2025, with the first reports due by March 2026.

Illinois Releases Carbon Monoxide Surveillance Report

The Illinois Department of Public Health has released its first carbon monoxide surveillance report, detailing unintentional CO exposures from 2019-2023. The report highlights an average of 940 ED visits, 126 hospital admissions, and nearly 57 deaths annually, aiming to strengthen prevention and awareness efforts.

Illinois Tax Season Public Health Voluntary Contribution Program

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding taxpayers about the voluntary contribution program available when filing their state tax returns. Taxpayers can designate a portion of their refund to support various health-related funds, including those for Alzheimer's research, diabetes research, and assistance for the homeless.

Roe CL 285 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new personal injury product liability case, Roe CL 285 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 6, 2026. The case, assigned docket number 3:26-cv-01974-CRB, involves claims of personal injury and product liability against Uber Technologies, Inc. and other defendants.

Hooper v. Monsanto Company - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new case, Hooper et al v. Monsanto Company et al, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims under diversity jurisdiction. A conditional transfer order was also filed.

Zhu v. Equativ Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Zhu v. Equativ Inc., was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-01976, is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves a claim of Personal Injury: Other. The initial filings include a complaint and proposed summons.

Mazor v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company - ERISA Labor Law

A new civil case, Mazor v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case concerns labor law under ERISA and was filed by Eli Mazor against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

A.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, identified as A.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-01982. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and motions regarding plaintiff anonymity and proceeding before a US Magistrate Judge.

Conant v Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited - Civil Case

A new civil case, Conant v Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court and is based on diversity jurisdiction.