ACCC Monitors Domestic Aviation Impact from Middle East Conflict

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is monitoring the impact of the Middle East conflict on Australia's domestic airline industry, particularly concerning jet fuel prices and potential airfare increases. The ACCC is also reviewing domestic airline performance data, noting improvements in reliability but variations in cancellation rates between carriers.

DOE Emergency Orders Keep Indiana Coal Plants Operational

The U.S. Department of Energy issued emergency orders to keep two Indiana coal plants operational through June 21, 2026. These orders aim to ensure affordable, reliable, and secure electricity in the Midwest and prevent potential blackouts, overriding scheduled shutdowns.

FRC Announces Measures for Proportionate SME Audits

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced new measures to make audits more proportionate and efficient for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. These measures include publishing new guidance, launching an engagement program, developing a technology sandbox, and establishing a working group to promote consistency in SME audit supervision.

Alvarez-Velasquez v. ICAO - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the denial and dismissal of Jesus Alvarez-Velasquez's workers' compensation claim. The court found that the petitioner failed to establish a compensable work injury after an incident on a construction site.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's verdict adjudicating children dependent and neglected. The case involved allegations of parents refusing medical treatment and exposing a child to kerosene and marijuana smoke.

Peo in Interest of SRW - Colorado Court of Appeals

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order authorizing involuntary medication for an individual, S.R.W., at a mental health hospital. The court found that S.R.W.'s mental condition constituted a substantial disorder that impaired his judgment and posed a risk of harm to others.

People v. Peschong - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals vacated the judgment of conviction for Patrick Peschong on charges including possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The court found that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to support the conviction, leading to the judgment being overturned.

Peo v. Sharpe - Criminal Stalking Conviction Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Christopher Marc Sharpe for stalking. Sharpe argued that the evidence was insufficient and that his conviction violated his First Amendment rights under Counterman v. Colorado. The court found no reversible error.

Marriage of Sanchez Case Ruling Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's property division ruling in the Marriage of Sanchez case. The court found that the equity in the marital home was marital property and rejected the husband's claim to set aside his downpayment as separate property.

Peo v. Taylor - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment of conviction for Lamar Frederick Taylor, who was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. The opinion, designated as non-precedential, addresses the defendant's appeal of his conviction.

Peo v. Gonzales - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) – fourth or subsequent offense. The defendant appealed multiple alleged errors, including the denial of a motion to bifurcate, improper evidence admission, improper expert testimony, suppression issues, chain of custody, and prosecutorial misconduct.

Peo v. Duran - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment of conviction against Anthony D. Duran for felony menacing, false imprisonment, and criminal mischief. The court found no reversible error in the trial proceedings.

Peo v. Stevens - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction for Corey Nash Stevens. Stevens was convicted of felony menacing, failure to leave premises upon request of a peace officer, and obstructing a peace officer. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions.

Peo v. Schreiner - Colorado Court of Appeals Restitution Ruling

The Colorado Court of Appeals vacated a district court's order for restitution against Devan Rebecca Schreiner, who was convicted of first-degree murder. The appellate court remanded the case with directions for the district court to enter an order reflecting that Schreiner owes no restitution, citing a lack of established loss amounts and liability.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on ZC Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by a mother regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities for her child. The court found that the mother lacked standing to assert her claim that the allocation order failed to adequately protect the child's and siblings' rights to family integrity.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion: Peo in Interest of OC

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment terminating a father's parental rights to his child. The father appealed, arguing the court erred in finding he could not become fit within a reasonable time and that termination was not a less drastic alternative. The court found no error and affirmed the termination.

Cubbon v. ICAO - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of unemployment benefits to Kathleen T. Cubbon. The court found that Cubbon was disqualified from receiving benefits because she was terminated for using a racial slur in the workplace, violating her employer's policies.

Sheltair v. Jefferson County - Property Tax Assessment Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a property tax assessment case involving Sheltair Denver, LLC and Jefferson County. The court found that the county assessor used incorrect standards when valuing Sheltair's interest in airport land and improvements, requiring a new assessment.

Peo v. Ward - Affirmation of Postconviction Order

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the postconviction court's order denying Tobias Gavin Ward's motion. Ward's appeal stemmed from the revocation of his deferred judgment and sentence due to multiple alleged violations, including new offenses and marijuana use.

Peo v. Mills - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction for Christopher Richard Mills on two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. The court found no error in the trial court's denial of the defendant's request to call the victim as a witness in a pretrial hearing regarding hearsay statements.

Colorado Court of Appeals Affirms Involuntary Medication Order in SMG Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order authorizing the involuntary medication of an individual, S.M.G., at a mental health hospital. The court found that the People established the necessary elements for involuntary medication under state law.

Peo v. Juranek - Colorado Court of Appeals Judgment Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction against Maurice Juranek. Juranek appealed his convictions for failing to stop at a stop sign, vehicular eluding, and obstructing a peace officer, arguing insufficient evidence and errors in expert testimony and prosecutorial misconduct. The court found no reversible error.

SEC Institutes Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Against Ally Invest Advisors

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Ally Invest Advisors Inc. for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty related to undisclosed conflicts of interest in its robo-advisor accounts and misrepresentations about its investment methodology. Ally Invest has submitted an Offer of Settlement.

SEC Institutes Proceedings Against Egan-Jones Ratings Company

The SEC has instituted administrative proceedings against Egan-Jones Ratings Company (EJR), a registered credit rating agency. The proceedings concern EJR's application for re-registration in certain credit rating classes, following a previous revocation of its registrations.

Slovak Republic Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress Report

The FATF has published a progress report on the Slovak Republic's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. This report assesses the country's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for improvement.

Moldova Strengthens AML/CFT Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Moldova's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Moldova has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime, but further improvements are needed in certain areas.

Montenegro AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published an evaluation of Montenegro's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Montenegro has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in certain areas to fully align with international standards.

Romania AML/CFT Measures Evaluation

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Romania's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Romania has strengthened its measures, but further actions are needed to fully comply with international standards.

Georgia's Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report detailing Georgia's progress in implementing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. This evaluation assesses Georgia's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for further improvement.

North Macedonia AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on North Macedonia's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that North Macedonia has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime.

Poland Strengthens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Poland's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Poland has strengthened its measures, aligning with international standards.

Cyprus AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Cyprus's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Cyprus has strengthened its measures, with a particular focus on improving the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. This assessment follows previous evaluations and highlights ongoing efforts to align with international standards.

Bulgaria Strengthens AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Bulgaria's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Bulgaria has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in specific areas to fully comply with international standards.

AG Clark Sues Trump Administration Over USDA Funding Conditions

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark joined 20 other state AGs in suing the Trump Administration over new, unlawful conditions imposed on USDA funding. The lawsuit challenges conditions related to immigration, diversity, equity, and inclusion that threaten over $200 million in federal funding for Vermont and nationwide programs like SNAP and WIC.

AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over USDA Funding Conditions

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joined by 20 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new USDA funding conditions. The lawsuit challenges the imposition of unrelated conditions concerning immigration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity on critical USDA programs, threatening billions in federal funding.

Federal Court Order Protects Transgender Youth Healthcare

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 21 other states secured a federal court order blocking the Trump administration from threatening healthcare providers with Medicare and Medicaid cuts for providing care to transgender youth. The court granted summary judgment, affirming that the federal government cannot interfere with doctors providing essential treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

ICE Arrests Gang Members in Dallas Vehicle Theft Ring

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of three individuals in Dallas, Texas, involved in a vehicle theft ring. The arrests included members of the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs, as well as a criminal illegal alien. This operation is part of a broader effort by DHS to remove public safety threats.

ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of criminal illegal aliens over a recent weekend. The individuals arrested had convictions for serious crimes including murder, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and rape. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis emphasized the administration's commitment to prioritizing American safety.

ICE Requests Politicians Not Release Criminal Alien Charged with Attempted Murder

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer for Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, a Mexican national charged with attempted murder in Salt Lake City, Utah. ICE is requesting that politicians not release him, citing that nearly 70% of illegal aliens arrested by ICE nationwide have criminal convictions or pending charges.

Bank of Canada Announces Deputy Governor Departures and Retirements

The Bank of Canada announced that Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes will depart on April 10, 2026, and Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki will retire on July 15, 2026. The Bank will initiate an internal recruitment process to fill these senior leadership positions.

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Kevan Sadigh for Insider Trading

The SEC announced that a final consent judgment has been entered against Kevan Sadigh for insider trading. The judgment permanently enjoins Sadigh from violating securities laws and orders him to pay $108,120 in disgorgement, which is satisfied by a parallel criminal forfeiture order.

State v. Garces, Jr - Order Accepting Certiorari

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a writ of certiorari for the case State v. Garces, Jr. The court will schedule oral arguments for the appeal, which originated from the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The specific issues to be argued have not been detailed in this order.

EPA Seeks Applications for Pesticide Registrant Training Development

The EPA is seeking applications for grants to develop training programs for pesticide registrants under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). The funding opportunity aims to improve the efficiency and clarity of EPA's pesticide registration processes. Applications are due by March 31, 2026, with awards expected to be around $200,000.

ROSES 2025: Living with a Star Science Grant Opportunity

NASA has amended the ROSES 2025: B.3 Living with a Star Science program element, releasing the final text. The Step-1 proposal deadline is January 21, 2026, with the Step-2 deadline to be announced later. This solicitation supports basic and applied research in space and earth sciences.

FY2026 NTAP Cooperative Agreements for Health Centers

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) cooperative agreements. This funding opportunity aims to support national organizations in providing technical assistance to health centers, with a total award of $24,000,000 available.

Air Force Conference Support Grant Opportunity

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has announced an opportunity for grant funding to support conferences and workshops related to defense research sciences. The opportunity is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, with award ranges between $1,000 and $1,000,000.

Mahfouz v. DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. - Product Liability

The District of Delaware issued an opinion in Mahfouz v. DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., case 22-1255. The case involves product liability claims related to medical devices. The court's decision addresses specific legal arguments presented by the parties.

UCA FOI Request Decision Notice

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). The ICO found that UCA breached FOI laws by failing to respond within the statutory timeframe and by not issuing a proper refusal notice. No further steps were required by the ICO.

MoJ FOI Decision Notice - Information Not Held

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The ICO determined that the MoJ was entitled to refuse the request on the grounds that the information was not held in recorded form and would require the creation of new information.

ICO Decision Notice: DHSC FOI request on NHS data platform exempt

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request concerning the NHS Federated Data Platform contract with Palantir Technologies Ltd. The ICO determined that information related to the formulation or development of government policy is exempt from disclosure under FOIA.