Hood v. City of Prescott - Government Liability Appeal

Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in Hood v. City of Prescott, an appeal from Walla Walla Superior Court (Docket No. 20-2-00557-7). The three-judge panel (Author: John Cooney; Concurring: Tyson Hill, Megan Murphy) ruled on claims against the City of Prescott, likely involving civil rights or constitutional claims. The opinion modifies the legal landscape for government liability cases in Washington state.

Bianca McSwiggan v. Ryan McSwiggan - Unpublished Opinion

Washington State Court of Appeals Division II filed an unpublished opinion in the domestic relations appeal Bianca McSwiggan v. Ryan McSwiggan on April 7, 2026. The appeal from Pierce County Superior Court (Docket 21-3-02358-0) was heard before a three-judge panel. Under Washington General Rule 14.1(a), the opinion shall not be cited in any legal proceeding.

Allen Griggs v. Heartland Express of Iowa - Civil Appeal

Allen Griggs v Heartland Express, Court of Appeals, 7th Apr

Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industries

Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion on April 7, 2026 in the case of Adriatic Plumbing, Inc. v. Department of Labor & Industries (Docket No. 61088-4). The appeal originated from Thurston Superior Court, which had issued a judgment on October 31, 2024. The three-judge panel (Bernard Veljacic, Erik Price, Bradley Maxa) reviewed the dispute between the plumbing contractor and the state labor agency.

Great American E&S Insurance Co. v. Sinars Slowikowski Tomasaka LLC

Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals reversed in part the trial court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Great American E&S Insurance Co. The appellate panel reversed and remanded the case for further proceedings, with Judge Ian Birk authoring the majority opinion and Judges Leonard Feldman and Linda Coburn concurring.

State v. Sanchez-Radilla - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II filed a published opinion in State v. Sanchez-Radilla (Docket 59912-1), a criminal appeal from Pierce County Superior Court. The three-judge panel, authored by Judge Bradley Maxa with concurrence from Judges Erik Price and Bernard Veljacic, issued this ruling on April 7, 2026.

Americans lost $20.9B to cybercrime in 2025

ABA Banking Journal reports FBI data showing Americans lost $20.9 billion to cybercrime in 2025, a 26% increase from the prior year. The article discusses common attack vectors affecting banks and their customers, along with recommended defensive measures. Financial institutions should note the escalating threat landscape when reviewing cybersecurity programs.

Tenth Circuit to Review Colorado Rate Cap Law

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to review a Colorado law capping interest rates on consumer loans. The case, which may set precedent for rate cap regulations, will examine whether the state's 36% rate cap violates federal law or preemption principles. Banks and alternative lenders offering consumer credit products in Colorado should monitor this proceeding.

FDIC Proposes Stablecoin Rulemaking Under GENIUS Act

The FDIC has proposed rulemaking to implement stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act framework. The proposal would establish federal oversight requirements for banks and financial institutions engaged in stablecoin issuance, custody, and payment activities. Banks and fintech companies involved in digital asset payments should monitor this development as the comment period opens.

FinCEN proposes fundamental Bank Secrecy Act reform

FinCEN and federal banking agencies have proposed a comprehensive overhaul of Bank Secrecy Act compliance requirements for financial institutions. The proposal aims to modernize AML program obligations and reporting thresholds. ABA Banking Journal reports on the reform implications for community and commercial banks.