State v. Murphy - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a magistrate's decision to not bind Shawn Phillip Murphy over for trial on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and sodomy on a child. The State appealed, arguing the magistrate misapplied the bindover standard, but the court disagreed, finding insufficient evidence for probable cause.

ECB Governing Council Policy Decisions and Opinions

The ECB Governing Council approved multiple policy decisions and opinions in March 2026. Key actions include approving the 2025 monitoring report on prohibitions of monetary financing, publishing a roadmap for Europe's tokenised finance initiative (Appia), and issuing several opinions on legislative proposals related to prudential supervision, emergency powers, AI, and digital frameworks.

HSE Seeks Chair for Science Quality and Assurance Group

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking applications for the Chair of its Science Quality and Assurance Group (SQAG). This role provides external assurance on the scientific, engineering, and analytical work underpinning HSE's decision-making. Applications are due by April 17, 2026.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices - March 17, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette for March 17, 2026, including notices regarding patent maintenance fees and trademark registration renewals. The notice details upcoming deadlines for paying maintenance fees for patents issued on March 7, 2023, and March 5, 2019, as well as trademark renewal requirements.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices

The USPTO published its Official Gazette for March 10, 2026, containing various notices. Key notices include those regarding maintenance fees for patents, expiration of patents and trademark registrations due to non-payment, and available patents for license or sale. The publication also details disciplinary actions and administrative corrections.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices - March 3, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette notices for March 3, 2026. These notices include updates on patent maintenance fees, trademark registration renewals, and other administrative matters relevant to patent and trademark holders.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices - February 24, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette notices for February 24, 2026. This issue includes notices regarding maintenance fees for patents, expiration of patents and trademark registrations, reissue applications, reexamination requests, service by publication, registration to practice, and public records division status.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices - February 17, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette notices for February 17, 2026. These notices include information on maintenance fees for patents, expiration of patents and trademark registrations, and other administrative updates. Specific patent numbers are listed for which maintenance fees are now due.

Town v. Sidoti - Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a negligent misrepresentation claim filed by David Town against Tarina Sidoti. The court found that Town failed to demonstrate justifiable reliance on a statement made in a real estate listing, as he was not involved in a business transaction and the statement was likely marketing puffery.

State v. Cowgill - Rape Conviction Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the rape conviction of Michael Cowgill. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and that it was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Cowgill was sentenced to 10-15 years incarceration and lifetime registration as a Tier III Sex Offender.