O'Reilly Pays $5.6M for Pregnancy Accommodation Violations

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million to settle claims of pregnancy and nursing accommodation violations in Washington state. The consent decree resolves a lawsuit alleging systematic failure to provide reasonable accommodations and retaliation against pregnant workers.

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Iran

The President has continued the national emergency with respect to Iran for one year. This action, published in the Federal Register, extends existing sanctions and restrictions related to Iran.

McConnell v. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department - Civil Rights

David McConnell filed a civil rights complaint against the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department and several deputies. The case, filed on March 5, 2026, alleges issues related to prison conditions. A consent/declination deadline is set for April 6, 2026.

State v. Rickman - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against Mark Anthony Rickman. The court held that the district court did not err in precluding evidence regarding a sheriff's office policy manual and its alleged non-compliance by the victim, as it was not relevant to the trial.

State v. Manzer - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Ronald Anthony Manzer for multiple counts of lewd conduct and sexual abuse of a child. The court ruled that the $5,000 civil penalty for each of the nine convictions, though not initially imposed in separate written orders, will be enforceable nunc pro tunc.

Justice v. State - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's summary dismissal of Steven Eugene Justice, Jr.'s petition for post-conviction relief. The court previously affirmed Justice's conviction for lewd conduct with a child, finding no abuse of discretion in excluding evidence related to sexually transmitted diseases.

State v. Sartin - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in State v. Sartin, addressing appeals from convictions for burglary, grand theft, and intimidation of a witness. The court dismissed one appeal and affirmed the judgment of conviction and sentences in the other.

Parental Rights Termination Vacated and Remanded

The Tennessee Court of Appeals vacated a juvenile court's termination of a mother's parental rights and remanded the case. The appellate court found that the mother's counsel's withdrawal on the day of the hearing constituted an error, necessitating further proceedings.

Frito-Lay Recalls Chips for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling select 8 oz. bags of Miss Vickie's Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips due to undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects products distributed in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. No allergic reactions have been reported to date.

Geimah v Geimah - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the direct appeal in Reuben Geimah v. Emily Geimah due to the appellant's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedure for domestic relations cases. The court cited OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2), (b) as the basis for dismissal.