California DOJ Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting

The California Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 28, 2026, in San Luis Obispo, resulting in one fatality. This investigation is being conducted under the mandates of Assembly Bill 1506, which requires independent review of such incidents.

AG Bonta Opposes Rule Eliminating AI Model Card Requirements in Healthcare

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his opposition to a proposed Trump administration rule that would eliminate AI model card requirements for healthcare products. The rule change would remove transparency and bias protections for AI used in healthcare decisions.

Renaissance Associates I L.P. v. City Of Hammond, Indiana - Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in Renaissance Associates I L.P. v. City of Hammond, Indiana. The case involved challenges to local residential inspection and registration fees under state law. The appellate court upheld the lower court's summary judgment ruling.

SCDSS v. Douglas G. Grill - Parental Rights Termination

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a family court's final order terminating Douglas Grant Grill's parental rights to his minor children. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.

Washington State Coastal Resilience and Nature-Based Solutions

Washington State's Department of Ecology is highlighting efforts in North Cove to build coastal resilience using nature-based solutions like dynamic revetments and large woody debris. These initiatives aim to combat erosion and protect communities from climate-related hazards such as sea-level rise and increased storm severity.

California PUC Weekly Filings and Proposed Decisions

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has published its weekly update of new filings for the week of February 23-27, 2026. This includes proposed decisions open for public comment and new complaints or applications impacting utility services.

CPUC Approves Clean Electricity Procurement and Transmission Upgrades

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a decision requiring electricity providers to procure 6,000 megawatts of new clean energy and storage capacity by 2032. This decision aims to strengthen grid reliability, advance clean energy goals, and ensure affordability for customers.

Canada Pre-Merger Notification Threshold Remains $93M for 2026

The Canadian Minister of Industry has decided to keep the pre-merger notification threshold at $93 million for 2026. This means transactions where the acquired company's Canadian assets or revenues exceed $93 million will continue to require advance notice to the Competition Bureau, provided the combined parties' assets or revenues exceed $400 million.

State of Louisiana v. C.G. - Bail Rights in Juvenile Cases

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, granted a writ concerning bail rights for juveniles. The court ordered the juvenile court to remove categorical restrictions on the type of security for bond, allowing for various forms of surety beyond cash or commercial bonds.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, children removed from their parents, have standing to challenge New York's certification scheme for foster and adoptive parents, which denied certification based on criminal history or child abuse reports. The court remanded for further proceedings.