Tenaska Power Services Consent Agreement

FERC approved a Stipulation and Consent Agreement with Tenaska Power Services Company under docket IN25-13. The consent agreement resolves an enforcement investigation concerning potential violations related to the company's activities in wholesale electricity markets. The order, effective January 12, 2026, brings the enforcement matter to a close without further administrative proceedings.

USA v. Clinton Johnson Christian - Federal Criminal Prosecution

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California filed a federal criminal case against Clinton Johnson Christian on June 4, 2025. The case is assigned to Judge Edward M. Chen and is pending in San Francisco. Recent filings include competing sentencing memoranda from both the government and the defense filed in April 2026.

Doe v. NCAA - Education Civil Rights

The Northern District of California issued a discovery order by Judge Laurel Beeler in Doe v. NCAA (Case No. 3:22-cv-01559-LB) on April 4, 2026. The order grants in part and denies in part three discovery letter briefs ([424], [426], [427]), requiring the University of San Francisco to search Board materials as described. A motion to quash third-party subpoenas is scheduled for hearing on May 6, 2026.

LS 697 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

Jane Doe LS 697 filed a civil product liability complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc. in the Northern District of California on April 2, 2026. The case (No. 3:26-cv-02895) alleges personal injuries related to an Uber product or service. A proposed summons was filed on April 4, 2026. This is a private civil action between private parties.

Chen v. Dept of State - Immigration Actions

Xubin Chen filed a civil action against the U.S. Department of State in the Northern District of California (Case 5:26-cv-01348). The case, categorized as Other Immigration Actions, was initially filed on February 13, 2026. A summons return was filed on April 4, 2026, confirming service on defendants including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with answers due May 29, 2026.

Four strategies for launching specialized law firms, based on real experience

The American Bar Association published an article by two attorneys from Dragonfly Law Group sharing four key lessons learned from launching their specialized law firm serving Tribal institutional clients in July 2024. The article covers client-centered service approaches, operating system design, and strategic client selection for sustainable firm growth.

CES 2026 Health Wearables, Mobility Aids, and Smart Home Technology

The American Bar Association published an informational overview of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 health technology trends, covering wearables with meaningful biometric tracking, mobility assistance devices, and smart home accessibility features designed for aging populations. The article emphasizes practical tools for wellness management and aging in place rather than novelty consumer electronics.

Community First! Village offers homeless shelter, community, health services

The American Bar Association published a feature article profiling Community First! Village and Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a Texas-based nonprofit founded in 1998 that has served over 7 million meals to homeless individuals and developed housing communities for formerly homeless men and women in Austin.

SEC Crypto Guidance, Congress Weighs Digital Assets Legislation

The SEC issued interpretive guidance (Release No. 33-11412) on March 17, 2026, clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto-assets and crypto-asset activities. The CFTC joined the guidance, indicating its staff will administer the Commodity Exchange Act consistently with the SEC's approach. This marks the first coordinated interagency guidance on crypto-asset classification, addressing when digital assets qualify as securities versus commodities.

Confederate Names and Military Installations Fact Sheet

The Congressional Research Service published a fact sheet summarizing the renaming history of 10 military installations previously named after Confederate military leaders. The document covers the Naming Commission's 2023 renaming of nine Army installations under Section 370(a) of the FY2021 NDAA, followed by the 2025 re-renaming of those same bases back to original names honoring non-Confederate veterans with shared surnames, under Section 1749(a) of the FY2020 NDAA.