Senate Bill Requires Amtrak Baby Changing Tables

A Senate bill, S. 71, the Baby Changing on Board Act, requires Amtrak to provide baby changing tables on its trains. The Congressional Budget Office estimates no federal budget effect from this legislation.

Bill Repeals Conflict Minerals Disclosure Requirements

A bill, H.R. 7085, has been reported by the House Committee on Financial Services to repeal certain conflict minerals disclosure requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Congressional Budget Office estimates this repeal will reduce federal costs associated with compliance.

H.R. 4284: Convey National Forest cemeteries to local governments

The House Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 4284, the Small Cemetery Conveyance Act, on January 14, 2026. This bill proposes to allow the conveyance of certain National Forest cemeteries to local governments. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provided a cost estimate on February 27, 2026.

Kelvin Peoples v. State - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Kelvin Peoples' motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The court found no error in the proceedings related to the plea for burglary, aggravated assault, and false imprisonment.

Yaseen Food, Inc v. Simchah MacOn, LLC - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application in the case Yaseen Food, Inc v. Simchah MacOn, LLC. The docket number for this case is A26I0126. This denial means the case will proceed without the immediate appeal sought by the applicant.

Field v. Holman - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application in the case of Christy M. Field v. Michael William Holman. The docket number for this case is A26I0142. This denial signifies the conclusion of this specific procedural step in the legal proceedings.

Neighborhood Auto Repair & Body, LLC v. English Holdings, LLC - Discretionary Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary application in the case of Neighborhood Auto Repair & Body, LLC v. English Holdings, LLC. The court noted that a direct appeal was permissible, but granted the application to proceed with the appeal.

Northside Hospital Inc. v. Anita Silk Adams - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Northside Hospital Inc. against Anita Silk Adams. The docket number for this case is A26I0131. This decision means the appeal cannot proceed at this stage.

Charis Trench-Simmons v. Unified Women's Care of Georgia, LLC - Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to modify an arbitration award. The appellants argued that the appellee was not a prevailing party entitled to attorney fees under their employment agreements. The court found the award was not subject to modification under OCGA § 9-9-14.

Henry County v. Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association - Impact Fees

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed in part and vacated in part a trial court's decision regarding Henry County's impact fee ordinances for residential development. The appellate court found the trial court should have dismissed the case on jurisdictional grounds, impacting the enforcement and disgorgement of fees collected under these ordinances.