Court of Justice of the EU - Jurisdiction in Maintenance Obligations

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a judgment concerning jurisdiction in matters relating to maintenance obligations under Regulation (EC) No 4/2009. The case clarifies the interpretation of Article 9(a) regarding the determination of the court first seized, specifically addressing what constitutes an 'act equivalent' to initiating proceedings.

SBK Art v. Fortenova Group - Ukraine Sanctions Case Judgment

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a judgment in the case SBK Art LLC v. Fortenova Group STAK Stichting concerning EU restrictive measures against actions undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity. The judgment interprets the definition of 'freezing of funds' under Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, specifically regarding the exercise of rights attached to share certificates by sanctioned individuals.

Insurance License Revoked for Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has revoked Richard Muntean's insurance license. The revocation is based on a stipulation admitting that Muntean obtained his license through misrepresentation or fraud and used dishonest practices, demonstrating untrustworthiness.

Research on Asian-Pacific Trading Systems: APEC, ASEAN, TPP, CPTPP, RCEP

This research article, updated in November/December 2025, provides an overview of trading systems in the Asian-Pacific region, including APEC, ASEAN, TPP, CPTPP, and RCEP. It details membership as of December 2024 and lists resources for further research on these economic alliances.

The Law in Zimbabwe

This article provides an overview of the law in Zimbabwe, authored by Otto Saki and Tatenda Chiware and published in February 2007. It details the historical context, sources of law, the constitution, the justice system, and the legal profession within Zimbabwe.

Overview of Saudi Arabian Legal System

This document provides an overview of the Saudi Arabian legal system, authored by Dr. Abdullah F. Ansary and published in July 2008. It details the historical context, authorities of the state, and the structure of the judicial branch, including various courts and reforms.

GlobaLex: Open-Access Legal Periodical for International Law Research

GlobaLex, an open-access electronic legal periodical focused on international, comparative, and foreign law research, was founded in 2005 by New York University School of Law. It publishes six issues annually, with authors regularly updating content to reflect legal changes and ensure historical preservation.

Corporate Veil Doctrine in Offshore Jurisdictions

This article explores the corporate veil doctrine and its implications in key offshore jurisdictions like BVI, Jersey, and Hong Kong. It provides a comparative analysis of legal principles, statutory provisions, and case law relevant to practitioners and researchers.

Cost Accounting Standards Board Meeting Agenda Notice

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) is publishing a notice of the agenda for closed Cost Accounting Standards Board (CAS) meetings. The notice details discussion topics for past and upcoming meetings in late 2025 and early 2026, focusing on CAS conformance to GAAP, regulatory thresholds, cost impact of accounting changes, and pension harmonization.

Proposed Rule: Cost Accounting Standards Monetary Thresholds

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) is proposing to increase several monetary thresholds related to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) coverage. This includes raising the full CAS coverage threshold, the disclosure statement threshold, and the CAS waiver authority threshold. The proposal also includes clarifications on applying CAS to indefinite delivery contracts.

Proposed Rule: Conformance of Cost Accounting Standards to GAAP

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) is proposing changes to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) 407 to align them with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This action is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the regulatory footprint of CAS for standards that primarily focus on cost measurement and assignment to accounting periods.

Prison Cell Fire Safety Risks in England and Wales

The Ministry of Justice in England and Wales has admitted that tens of thousands of prison cells remain unsafe due to fire risks, reneging on a pledge to make them fire-safe by the end of 2027. This means a significant portion of the prison population will continue to be at risk. Legal action is being threatened by a penal reform charity.

House of Lords Backs Plans to Decriminalise Abortions

The House of Lords has backed plans to decriminalise abortions, following a vote by MPs last summer. This move, part of an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, aims to end police investigations into abortions under a 164-year-old law. The decision follows a BBC investigation into an increase in prosecutions under the Offences Against the Person Act.

Passenger Fails Appeal Over Car-Cruising Injunction Breach

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a passenger who was found to have breached a car-cruising injunction obtained by the London Borough of Enfield. The appellant argued he was unaware of the injunction and did not participate in the prohibited activity, but the court upheld the High Court's finding that he knew of the order and was a participant.

Court of Appeal rules council approval for reserved matters lawful

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Buckinghamshire Council lawfully approved a reserved matters application for a housing development. The environmental group Wildfish's judicial review, challenging the approval due to issues with wastewater treatment capacity, was dismissed.

Dartmoor Commons Grazing Case - Wild Justice Wins One Ground

The High Court ruled in favor of environmental group Wild Justice on one of eight grounds in its case against the Dartmoor Commoners' Council regarding livestock grazing. The court found the council failed in its duty to properly assess the number of animals that could be grazed while preserving the commons' ecological value.

Interview with Eun Young Nam, Foreign Law Intern at Library of Congress

The Library of Congress Law Blog features an interview with Eun Young Nam, a foreign law intern in the Global Legal Research Directorate. Nam discusses her background in international law and dispute resolution, her previous work with the Korean government on WTO negotiations and ISDS, and her current role assisting with legal research for Congress, executive agencies, and courts.

Interview with Foreign Law Intern Thanintita Pasupa

The Library of Congress Law Blog features an interview with Thanintita Pasupa, a foreign law intern focusing on legal developments and regulatory compliance in Thailand. Pasupa discusses her background, academic history, and her role in analyzing and summarizing Thai laws for the Global Legal Monitor.

Interview with Muneera Al-Khalifa on Global Legal Research

The Library of Congress Law Blog features an interview with Muneera Al-Khalifa, a Scholar-in-Residence focusing on global legal research. The interview discusses her background, academic journey, and previous blog posts on topics including anti-domestic violence legislation and AI regulations in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Webinar on Arab League Legislative Bodies

The Law Library of Congress is hosting a webinar on March 26, 2026, discussing the role of legislative bodies in Arab League member states. The webinar will cover the structure, election modalities, eligibility criteria, and legislative processes within these countries.

CPSC Seeks Extension for Consumer Product Safety Information Database Collection

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a notice requesting an extension for the collection of information related to the publicly available consumer product safety information database. The comment period for this notice ends on April 20, 2026.

GAO Report Highlights U.S. Government Financial Management Problems

The GAO has released a report highlighting significant financial management problems within the U.S. government, particularly at the Department of Defense. These issues prevented the GAO from issuing an opinion on the consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2025 and 2024.

SFC Hong Kong: First SFO Criminal Prosecution for Illegal Short Selling Scheduled

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has scheduled the first criminal prosecution under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) for illegal short selling. The case involves alleged securities fraud and will be heard in the District Court.

Jackson v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Disability Insurance

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a new filing in the case of Jackson v. SSA Commissioner. The SSA Commissioner filed an amended brief, and the plaintiff filed a reply brief. The court previously ordered a brief to be stricken and set a new deadline for the plaintiff's reply.

State of California et al v. Wright et al - Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a motion for a Pro Hac Vice appearance in the case State of California et al v. Wright et al. The motion was filed by the State of Vermont, seeking to allow Jonathan Rose to appear in the case. The court has since denied this motion.

Liang v. United States Department of State - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Liang v. United States Department of State et al., was filed on March 9, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and the latest filing on March 20, 2026, was a consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Joint Announcement

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a joint strategic investment initiative with Japan. This announcement highlights a collaborative effort to foster economic ties and technological advancement between the two nations.

HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions Statistics

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced the upcoming release of UK tax receipts and National Insurance contributions statistics. The announcement provides the release date and time for this official statistical report, which summarizes tax revenues and expenditures.

Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration with HMRC

HMRC will implement mandatory registration for tax advisers paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients starting May 18, 2026. This change replaces the current registration process and requires advisers to register through a new single digital system and meet specific conditions.

ATED Statistics Release Date Announcement

HM Revenue & Customs announced that the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) statistics will be released on March 31, 2026. The statistics will include totals and breakdowns of ATED receipts and relief claims.

Cancel VAT Registration Guidance

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated guidance on how businesses can cancel their VAT registration, either online or by post. The guidance details the process, including the use of specific forms like VAT 7 and VAT 50-51 for VAT group registrations, and clarifies when cancellation applies, particularly concerning asset sales.

Antisemitic Attacks Must Be Investigated, UN Human Rights Council Urges

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States to promptly and fully investigate recent antisemitic attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish institutions. The statement emphasizes the need for justice and for individuals to practice their faith without fear.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Peace Amid Middle East Conflict

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk issued a statement on March 19, 2026, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on civilians. He urged renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further loss of life and destruction of vital infrastructure, particularly noting the risks associated with attacks on energy facilities.

Colombia: UN Report Calls for Urgent Action on Violence Against Human Rights Defenders

A UN Human Rights Office report highlights that human rights defenders in Colombia have faced unrelenting violence, with an average of nearly 100 killed annually between 2016 and 2025. The report calls for urgent government action to address policy and structural issues contributing to this violence, noting that despite some government measures, state institutions have largely failed to reverse the trends.

Foreign Subsidies Case FS.100294: Dalkia, Eiffage, RATP, Paris

The European Commission's Foreign Subsidies Regulation case FS.100294 concerning Dalkia, Eiffage, RATP, and the City of Paris has reached a decision. The provisional deadline and suspension period expired on March 20, 2026, indicating a resolution to the investigation into potential foreign subsidies impacting these entities.

Merger M.12214: Dalkia, Eiffage, RATP, Paris, SEMOP

The European Commission has published details regarding Merger M.12214, involving Dalkia, Eiffage, RATP Solutions Ville, Ville de Paris, and SEMOP. The notification date was February 13, 2026, with a decision under Article 6(1)(b) dated March 19, 2026.

MKS PAMP / SOLIT Merger Non-Opposition Decision

The European Commission has issued a non-opposition decision for the proposed concentration between MKS PAMP Group Limited and SOLIT Group AG. The decision, made under Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, declares the operation compatible with the internal market and the EEA Agreement.

Merger M.12309: Eurazeo, Eiffel, Segula

The European Commission has approved the merger between Eurazeo, Eiffel, and Segula under Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The decision was made on March 18, 2026, with a provisional deadline of March 31, 2026. The merger involves companies engaged in engineering activities and related technical consultancy.

Brookfield / Oaktree Case FS.100301 Decision

The European Commission has issued a decision in the Brookfield/Oaktree case (FS.100301). The provisional deadline and suspension period under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation expired on March 17, 2026, indicating a resolution or conclusion of the review process for this concentration.

Italy's Alpine Rail Service Direct Grant Aid Scheme Approved

The European Commission has approved Italy's direct grant aid scheme for Alpine rail services. The scheme, notified as SA.119508, aims to coordinate transport and will be in effect until December 31, 2027.

EU Non-Opposition to Concentration M.12352: DigitalBridge/TCGL/County Broadband/Freedom Fibre/Truespeed

The European Commission has published a notice regarding its non-opposition to the concentration M.12352, involving DigitalBridge, TCGL, County Broadband, Freedom Fibre, and Truespeed. This decision indicates that the proposed concentration does not raise competition concerns within the European Union.

Thermo Fisher / Clario Merger Decision

The European Commission has issued a decision regarding the merger between Thermo Fisher and Clario under Council Regulation 139/2004. The decision, dated March 19, 2026, was made under Article 6(1)(b) of the regulation.

Brookfield/Oaktree Foreign Subsidies Case Decision

The European Commission has closed its investigation into Brookfield/Oaktree's foreign subsidies case. The provisional deadline and suspension period under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation expired on March 17, 2026, indicating the resolution of the case. The case involved financial service activities.

Non-opposition to concentration EFMS / DESOTEC M.12272

The European Commission has issued a notice of non-opposition to a notified concentration, Case M.12272, involving EFMS and DESOTEC. This decision indicates that the concentration does not raise competition concerns under the EU's merger control regulations.

EC State Aid: Alpine Rail Freight Operating Aid

The European Commission has decided not to raise objections to state aid provided by France and Italy for the operation of the alpine rail freight service between Aiton, France, and Orbassano, Italy. This aid is intended to coordinate transport and will be provided as a direct grant until the end of 2027.

TPR CEO Calls for Pension Industry Innovation

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) CEO has urged the UK pensions market to innovate to deliver a modern system providing long-term value and secure retirement income. The speech highlighted areas for innovation including endgame options for DB schemes, DC investments, default retirement plans, and the responsible use of AI, data, and administration.

Gina Johnson v. Douglas Boulton - Appeal Affirmation

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Gina Johnson v. Douglas Boulton. The case involved an appeal of a nonfinal order from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The appellate court's decision means the original ruling stands.

Lett v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Lett v. State of Florida. The appeal was filed by Ladarrious Tamiraye Lett, and the disposition was affirmed by the court.

Dino Mohebbi v. Pro-Frame Contracting - Appellate Decision

The Florida District Court of Appeal, Fourth District, affirmed the lower court's decision in Dino Mohebbi v. Pro-Frame Contracting, Inc. and Bana Construction Services, Inc. The court issued its opinion on March 19, 2026, with no known citations or authorities cited in the opinion.

Burch v. State of Florida

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Burch v. State of Florida. The case, identified by docket number 1D2024-0891, was affirmed without further detail on the disposition.