Ministry of Defence Digital Print Hire RFI

The Ministry of Defence Navy Graphics unit published a Request for Information (RFI) for digital print and finishing equipment hire services. The procurement (Reference: tender_526280/1565921) addresses end-of-life equipment issues at the Whale Island facility in Portsmouth. Responses are sought by 21 April 2026.

Williams v. Mid-Ohio Coal Co. - Mineral Rights Dispute

The Ohio Fifth Appellate District reversed and remanded the trial court in Williams v. Mid-Ohio Coal Co., ruling in favor of Mid-Ohio Coal Company's claim to underground mineral rights beneath a 35-acre tract. The appellate court applied the claim-preclusion doctrine, finding that a 1954 quiet-title action and an indexing error affected the chain of title.

Swiecicki v. Swiecicki - Appeal Dismissal

Ohio Court of Appeals, Eleventh District dismissed Appellant Jeffrey Swiecicki's appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that a magistrate's decision alone, without a separate and distinct final judgment entry from a judge, does not constitute a final appealable order under R.C. 2505.02(B). The case (Docket No. 2026-P-0012) affirms that only judges may terminate actions through judgment entries, and interlocutory appeals from magistrate decisions are not permissible until a final order is entered.

In re R.C. and R.G. - Juvenile Traffic Offender Suppression

Ohio Court of Appeals, Third District affirmed the denial of suppression motions for juvenile traffic offenders R.C. and R.G., finding Miranda warnings were unnecessary and their statements to law enforcement were voluntary. The juveniles were charged with reckless operation and related traffic offenses after Corporal Morgan investigated a reported street racing incident.

State v. Howard - Criminal Appeal Dismissed as Frivolous

The Twelfth District Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a frivolous criminal appeal filed by Shiviez Montrel Howard. Under Anders v. California procedures, appellate counsel filed a brief indicating no arguable errors and requesting permission to withdraw. The court independently reviewed the record, found no prejudicial error, and dismissed the appeal.

Saunders v. Moreira - Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed appeal A26A1231 filed by Steven T. Saunders on April 6, 2026. The appellant failed to file required enumeration of errors and brief within the mandated 20-day period following docketing, as required under Court of Appeals Rule 23(a). The appeal was deemed abandoned.

Tony L. Ware v. Fidelity Acceptance Corporation - Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Tony L. Ware's appeal against Fidelity Acceptance Corporation for lack of jurisdiction. The trial court had corrected a clerical error under OCGA § 9-11-60(g) but left issues pending, making the order non-final and the direct appeal premature. The court cited precedent requiring interlocutory application procedures for such orders.

Oklahoma SB1769 passed, contracts, owners' requirements, 12th Mar

Oklahoma SB1769 passed, contracts, owners' requirements, 12th Mar

Service of Process Agent Modification

The Oklahoma State Senate passed SB1876, amending state law to modify which persons may be appointed as agents for service of process. The bill passed the Senate 45-0 and the House Civil Judiciary Committee 9-0 before being engrossed to the House on March 10, 2026. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Reinhardt and Representative Tedford, was effective upon passage.

Raw Milk Product Sales Authorization

Oklahoma passed SB2028, amending the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act to authorize the sale of raw milk products. The bill passed the Senate 47-0 and the House Agriculture Committee 8-0 and was designated as emergency legislation. The bill was sponsored by Senators Wingard, Hardin, Murdock, Bullard, Jett, Frix, and Deevers.