State v. Hall - Criminal Law and Procedure

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of a defendant in State v. Hall, addressing sufficiency of evidence for rape, attempted rape, kidnapping, felonious assault, strangulation, and OVI charges. The court also upheld the classification of the defendant as a sexually violent predator.

State v. Tucker - Motion to Suppress Granted

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to grant a motion to suppress evidence in State v. Tucker. The court found the search of the defendant's vehicle unlawful because the officer lacked probable cause, despite issuing a citation for smoking marijuana in a vehicle, which is illegal in Ohio.

Kemba Fin. Credit Union v. Leeper - Summary Judgment for Plaintiff

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to grant summary judgment to Kemba Financial Credit Union against Rosetta Leeper for non-payment of an automobile loan and credit card. The court found no genuine issue of material fact and that the credit union was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

State v. Ayers - Sentence Reversal and Remand

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the sentence for Ronald Ayers. While the court affirmed the denial of a new trial, it found the trial court improperly sentenced Ayers on allied offenses and failed to properly advise him of sentencing requirements under the Reagan Tokes Act. The case is remanded for resentencing.

AGENCY FX trademark application for financial publications and services

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application from AGENCY FX for various financial publications, electronic content, and consulting services. The application covers downloadable electronic financial publications, audio-visual recordings, and educational services related to finance and investment.

Indiana AG Co-Leads Brief Opposing Prisoner Sex-Change Surgeries

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita co-led a multi-state brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing against court-ordered sex-change surgeries for prisoners. The brief contends that the Eighth Amendment does not mandate such surgeries and that state authority over prison medical care should be upheld.

West Virginia AG Sues Roofing Contractor for Deceptive Practices

The West Virginia Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a Putnam County roofing contractor, John Cook, for alleged deceptive practices and failure to complete contracted home improvement projects. The suit seeks to permanently ban the contractor from services, recover financial restitution for victims, and impose civil penalties.

Constitution Mobile Courts Practice Directions, 2026

The Ugandan government has issued the Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) (Practice) Directions, 2026, establishing new practices for mobile court operations. These directions, effective March 19, 2026, aim to streamline judicial processes and improve access to justice through mobile court services.

Unrepaired Gas Leaks Caused Pipeline Explosions in Mississippi

The NTSB determined that unrepaired gas leaks, identified by Atmos Energy Corporation, led to two natural gas pipeline explosions in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 24 and 27, 2024. The agency issued eight safety recommendations to Atmos to improve leak detection, repair procedures, and infrastructure risk assessment.

Tennessee Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Info Session

The Tennessee Department of Health is hosting an information session on March 31, 2026, to detail funding opportunities for the Tennessee Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This follows Tennessee's award of over $206 million in federal funding for rural health initiatives.

Endurance LLC Telecom Services Application

The Utah Public Service Commission has published notices regarding Endurance, LLC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide telecommunications services in Utah. The docket includes the application, motions, and comments from the Division of Public Utilities, with a comment period deadline.

Utah PSC: Electric Securities Application Comments

The Utah Public Service Commission has posted comments and related documents concerning an application by Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-Operative and several other electric cooperatives for authority to issue securities. The filings include redacted comments from the Division of Public Utilities and the original application with exhibits.

Bridger Valley Electric Association Seeks Authority to Issue Securities

The Utah Public Service Commission is reviewing an application from Bridger Valley Electric Association and other cooperatives for authority to issue securities, including an extended line of credit and a secured promissory note. The application was filed on March 16, 2026, with comments from the Division of Public Utilities due March 26, 2026.

Electric Cooperatives Seek Authority to Issue Securities

The Utah Public Service Commission has received a joint application from several electric cooperatives, including Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-Operative, for authority to issue securities in the form of an extended line of credit and a secured promissory note. The Division of Public Utilities has submitted comments on the application.

Garkane Energy Cooperative Securities Application

The Utah Public Service Commission has received a joint application from Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. and other entities for authority to issue securities, specifically an extended line of credit and a secured promissory note. A notice of filing and comment period has been issued, with comments from the Division of Public Utilities also filed.

ENGIE Resources LLC Petition for Withdrawal of AGS License

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) received a petition from ENGIE Resources LLC to withdraw its Alternative Gas Supplier (AGS) license. The case is currently in the initial administrative law judge phase.

ENGIE Power & Gas LLC Petition for Cancellation of Authorizations

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is processing a petition from ENGIE Power & Gas LLC for the cancellation of its authorizations as an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier and Alternative Gas Supplier. The case was filed on March 26, 2026, and is currently in the initial administrative law judge action pending stage.

Solar LLCs v. Ameren Illinois - Formal Complaint

Several Solar LLCs have filed a formal complaint against Ameren Illinois with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The complaint alleges violations of state administrative code and public utility act sections related to service authority and utility operations. The case is currently in its initial administrative law judge phase.

Critical Vulnerability in TP-Link Archer Products

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has issued a critical alert regarding multiple vulnerabilities in TP-Link Archer products (NX200, NX210, NX500, NX600). Users are strongly advised to update affected product firmware immediately to mitigate risks of unauthorized access and command execution.

ACER Updates REMIT Manual and FAQs on Reporting Inside Information

ACER has updated its REMIT Manual of Procedures and related FAQs concerning the reporting of inside information under the Regulation on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT). These updates aim to harmonize disclosure practices and improve data quality for inside information reporting.

DEC Announces Start of Prescribed Fire Season

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the start of its prescribed fire season, which will take place on DEC-managed lands from March 26 through early May. These controlled burns are a land management tool used to improve habitats, reduce wildfire risk, and eliminate invasive species.

DEC Lifts Drought Watch for Upstate Regions

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that all upstate drought regions have returned to 'Normal' status, lifting the 'Drought Watch'. Nassau and Suffolk counties remain in a Drought Watch. The DEC continues to encourage water conservation measures statewide.

DEC Forest Rangers Report Statewide Actions

The NY DEC released a weekly review detailing actions by Forest Rangers across the state. The report highlights search and rescue missions, wildfire responses, and law enforcement activities, including specific incidents of illegal dumping and wilderness rescues in March 2026. The document also provides statistics from 2025, noting 362 search and rescue missions and 202 illegal wildfires extinguished.

IVASS Warns of Counterfeit Länsförsäkringar AB Surety Bond Draft

IVASS has issued a warning regarding a counterfeit surety bond draft circulating under the name of Länsförsäkringar AB. The Swedish insurer has disavowed the document and stated that specific email addresses associated with it are false. IVASS advises consumers to exercise caution and verify the authorization of insurance providers and intermediaries.

Plastics firm fined after two workers lose fingers

Commercial Lines Limited (trading as HLN Supplies) has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following two separate incidents in August 2024 where two workers lost fingers due to unsafe machinery. The company pleaded guilty to charges related to inadequate machine guarding and insufficient training.

M & D Truck & Equipment Sales LLC v. Daniel Amarei - Case Opinion

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released a new opinion in the case of M & D Truck & Equipment Sales LLC v. Daniel Amarei. The opinion, dated March 26, 2026, is available in PDF format and will be published in the official reports.

Mpoli N. Simwanza-Johnson v. Matthew Christopher Johnson - Case 2024AP002347

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Mpoli N. Simwanza-Johnson v. Matthew Christopher Johnson (Case No. 2024AP002347). The opinion is available in PDF format and will be published in the official reports.

State v. Charles T. Washington White - Criminal Appeal

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released an opinion in the criminal case State v. Charles T. Washington White, docket number 2025AP000096-CR. The opinion is available in PDF format and is subject to final editing before inclusion in the official reports.

Ronald G. Adams v. Maurice A. Adams - Case 2025AP000240

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of Ronald G. Adams v. Maurice A. Adams, case number 2025AP000240. The opinion was released on March 26, 2026, and is available in PDF format.

J & J Sports Productions, Inc. v. Truist Bank, N.A. - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted a discretionary appeal in the case of J & J Sports Productions, Inc. v. Truist Bank, N.A. The appellant has 10 days to file a Notice of Appeal following this order.

Akisha Reid v. Spoke at Peachtree Corners - Case Disposition

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Akisha Reid v. The Spoke at Peachtree Corners, LLC to the Superior/State Court. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction to review the Magistrate Court's order directly, as appeals from Magistrate Court judgments must first be heard by a state or superior court.

Michael Weeks v. Chelsea Clay - Legitimation and Custody Dispute

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part a trial court's order regarding a legitimation petition. While the court affirmed the legitimation determination, it vacated the custody award due to a lack of jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

Navicent Health, Inc v. Magna Care Medical Specialists, LLC - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied a discretionary appeal in the case of Navicent Health, Inc et al v. Magna Care Medical Specialists, LLC et al. The court's order, dated March 26, 2026, officially closed the application for appeal without further explanation.

Clark v. State - Appeal Withdrawn

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw their appeal in the case of Demetrius Chequelle Clark v. The State. Jurisdiction has been released back to the trial court.

Walker v. Touchmark National Bank - Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the direct appeal in Leonard Walker v. Touchmark National Bank due to lack of jurisdiction. The dismissal was based on the failure to follow the discretionary appeal procedure and an untimely filing of the notice of appeal.

Homer P. Jordan IV v. Sheila Studdard - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied a discretionary application for appeal in the case of Homer P. Jordan IV v. Sheila Studdard. The court issued its order on March 26, 2026, with docket number A26D0388. No known citations are associated with this disposition.

Mathis v. Mathis - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied a discretionary appeal in the case of Mathis v. Mathis. The court issued an order on March 26, 2026, formally denying the application for appeal, with no known citations or further details provided.

Monnie Loveless v. Gsh Investments, LLC - Premises Liability Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's decision in a premises liability case involving Monnie Loveless and GSH Investments, LLC. The court reversed the grant of summary judgment to GSH Investments, finding genuine issues of material fact regarding the plaintiff's injury from a collapsed staircase.

Robinson v. Acv Vx, LLC - Case Transferred to Superior/State Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Rashod Robinson v. Acv Vx, LLC to the appropriate Superior or State Court. The appellate court determined it lacked jurisdiction to review a magistrate court order directly, as appeals from magistrate courts must first be heard by a state or superior court.

Court opinion on DNA software reliability under Daubert

The Third Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to admit probabilistic genotyping software (TrueAllele) evidence in a federal firearms possession case. The court found the software's methodology reliable under Daubert standards, despite a challenge to its accuracy, and upheld the conviction.

Surgical robot endoscope mounting system patent granted

Surgical robot endoscope mounting system patent granted

Real-time Image Guided Portable Robotic Intervention System Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582490B2) to Mendaera, Inc. for a real-time image guided portable robotic intervention system. The patent covers an image-guided robotic intervention system (IGRIS) designed to provide real-time views of patient anatomy and assist in planning and executing medical procedures.

Verb Surgical Inc. Granted Patent for Surgical Robotic System Control

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582491B2) to Verb Surgical Inc. for a novel control system for surgical instruments within robotic systems. The patent focuses on reducing backlash and improving precision through a specific actuator control method.

Surgical instrument steering mechanism patent granted

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12582493B2) for a surgical instrument steering mechanism developed by KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG. The patent covers a mechanism with two motorized drives designed to control the distal bending of surgical instruments. The filing date for this patent was July 25, 2022.

Georgia Tech Granted Patent for Neurosurgical Microrobots

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Georgia Tech Research Corporation for a novel microrobot designed for neurosurgical applications. The patent, filed in July 2022, describes a magnetic microrobot that can be inserted into a patient and manipulated externally.

Microscopic Work Manipulator Patent Grant

The USPTO has granted patent US12582494B2 for a microscopic work manipulator developed by F.MED CO., LTD. The patent describes a parallel link mechanism with linear actuators and a hydraulic drive for rotating an end effector, intended for precise manipulation in microscopic procedures.

Headrest for patient immobilization system

The USPTO has granted patent US12582497B2 for a headrest designed for patient immobilization systems. The headrest features a supporting structure with an elastic panel that conforms to the patient's head and neck shape, intended for use in medical applications.

Patent Granted: Occlusal Force Meter Cover

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582495B2) to MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. for a cover for an occlusal force meter. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, and includes specific material and design requirements for the cover.

Patent Grant for Surgical Video Stream Processing

The USPTO has granted patent US12582498B2 for a device that processes video streams from surgical operations. The patent, filed on June 11, 2021, describes a system for determining the progress of surgical steps based on image analysis.

Patent Grant for Surgical Field Data Visualization

The USPTO has granted patent US12582499B1 to Integro Theranostics, LLC for a system and method for visualizing fluorescing tissue in a surgical field. The patent covers technology that aids in identifying and displaying adjacent fluorescing tissue outside the immediate camera view.