Registrar Customer Management Solution Contract Opportunity

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has published an open opportunity for a Registrar Customer Management Solution. The contract is valued at £75,000 and suppliers must express interest by April 20, 2026. The contract aims to provide a digital solution for registration services, including citizen self-service and staff scheduling.

Expression of Interest: Network for Neighbourhoods

Reed in Partnership is seeking expressions of interest from consultancies for a central government programme focused on community-led regeneration in areas of high deprivation. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is March 27, 2026. This is the first stage in a selection process for potential partners.

Cardinal Health Recalls Webcol Alcohol Prep Pads Due to Microbial Contamination

Cardinal Health is voluntarily recalling select lots of Webcol™ Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to microbial contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis. The recall is being conducted to the consumer level due to the risk of serious infections. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

Fact Sheet: U.S.-Japan Alliance, Investments, and Security Cooperation

The White House released a fact sheet detailing strengthened U.S.-Japan alliance initiatives announced by President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi. Key announcements include enhanced market access for U.S. agricultural exports, significant Japanese investments totaling up to $73 billion in U.S. energy projects, and new cooperation on supply chain resilience, critical minerals, and advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing.

Sanctions Against Global Network Supporting Hizballah Financing

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against a global network supporting Hizballah's financing activities. The action targets individuals and entities involved in laundering and raising funds for Hizballah through companies and projects across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, aiming to disrupt the group's revenue generation for terrorism.

Missouri Identifies Two Residents with Clade I Mpox

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the identification of two adult residents with clade I mpox, a more severe strain of the virus. These are the first known cases of clade I mpox in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth nationally, linked to recent international travel.

Peoples Gas Petition for Rider VBA Reconciliation

The Illinois State PUC has received a petition from The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company to initiate a proceeding to determine the accuracy of its Rider VBA reconciliation statement. This filing is part of the standard reconciliation process for gas service rates.

North Shore Gas Company Petition for Rider VBA Reconciliation

The Illinois State PUC has accepted a petition from North Shore Gas Company to initiate a proceeding to determine the accuracy of its Rider VBA reconciliation statement. This filing pertains to gas service rates and is part of the company's ongoing regulatory compliance.

Prairie Path Water Company Reconciliation Petition

The Illinois State PUC has accepted a petition from Prairie Path Water Company to initiate a reconciliation proceeding. This filing pertains to Rider VBA and is currently under administrative law judge review.

Liberty Utilities Gas Reconciliation Petition

Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. filed a verified petition for review and reconciliation under Rider VBA with the State PUC on March 20, 2026. This filing initiates a process for reconciling gas costs.

Instabridge Inc. Wireless Authority Application

Instabridge Inc. has filed an application with the Illinois State PUC for a Certificate of Wireless Authority to operate as a reseller of telecommunications services. The application was filed on March 20, 2026, and is currently in the initial administrative law judge phase.

Crown Castle Fiber LLC Transfer of Control Notification

The Utah Public Service Commission has received a notification regarding the transfer of control of Crown Castle Fiber LLC. The transfer involves Crown Castle Operating Company transferring control to Small Cells HoldCo Inc. Comments from the Division of Public Utilities are due March 20, 2026, and an action request is due March 30, 2026.

Matthew Reed v. Beko Technologies Corp. - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's order granting judgment as a matter of law to Beko Technologies Corp. in an employment discrimination case filed by Matthew Reed. The appeal concerns Reed's retaliation claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1981.

Felissa Grissett v. SCANA Energy - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Felissa Grissett v. SCANA Energy for lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the notice of appeal was filed before the district court entered any order, rendering it ineffective. The appeal was dismissed sua sponte.

United States v. Rene Bravo - Supervised Release Conditions Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a defendant's appeal regarding the imposition of supervised release conditions. The defendant argues that the conditions, including full-time employment, polygraph testing, and no direct contact with minors, are substantively unreasonable and arbitrary as imposed by the district court.

Daniel Stermer v. Federated Foundation Trust - Court Opinion

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of Daniel Stermer v. Federated Foundation Trust. The court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a real estate auction process for a condominium association. The ruling addresses a bidder's failure to meet qualification requirements for an auction.

Alice Bruce v. U.S. Bank National Association - Court Opinion

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the dismissal of Alice and Roy Bruce's lawsuit against U.S. Bank National Association. The appellate court found that the district court erred in dismissing the case for lack of jurisdiction, remanding it for further proceedings.

US v. Fritz Lafontante - Sentence Reduction Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Fritz Lafontante's motion for compassionate release. The court found that Lafontante did not demonstrate extraordinary and compelling reasons for release, nor did he prove that the Section 3553(a) factors weighed in his favor or that he did not pose a danger to the community.

United States v. Joseph Ambrose Wilburn, Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Joseph Ambrose Wilburn, Jr. The court granted the appointed counsel's motion to withdraw, finding no arguable issues of merit in the appeal after an independent review of the record. This decision follows the 'Non-Argument Calendar' procedure.

United States v. Luis Raul Vicente Fonseca - Criminal Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a non-precedential opinion in the criminal case United States v. Luis Raul Vicente Fonseca. The case involves a docket number of 25-12777 and was filed on March 20, 2026. No known citations are associated with this opinion.

Clarence McKinney v. Attorney General, State of Florida - Appeal Dismissal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Clarence McKinney for lack of jurisdiction. The court found that McKinney's notice of appeal was filed one day after the statutory deadline, rendering it untimely. This dismissal is based on procedural grounds related to appellate filing requirements.

Kevin Kelly v. Shalonda Parker - Appeal Dismissal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Kevin Kelly's appeal sua sponte for lack of jurisdiction. The dismissal was based on Kelly's notice of appeal being filed untimely, after the 30-day deadline from the district court's judgment.

State v. Beltran-Perez - Criminal Double Jeopardy Appeal

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for robbery, ruling that the defendant's plea agreement in a federal case did not violate statutory double jeopardy principles. The court found that the state and federal charges stemmed from distinct criminal acts.

Old Republic National Title v. Cap Fund 783 - Real Estate Escrow Dispute

The Utah Court of Appeals reviewed a dispute over escrowed real estate funds. The court reversed summary judgment for the escrow agent, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, on interpleader immunity grounds and vacated the award of attorney fees related to those claims. The court also reversed summary judgment on a tortious interference claim.

O'Loughlin v. AESA Enterprises - Court Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case of O'Loughlin v. AESA Enterprises on March 19, 2026. The court affirmed the district court's grant of a motion in limine to exclude damages evidence, leading to the dismissal of the case. The court also addressed attorney fees awards.

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.

State v. Hart - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Steven Wallace Hart for dealing in material harmful to a minor. The court rejected Hart's argument that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to move for dismissal earlier, finding the statute of limitations did not bar the charges.

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 - 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.

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 - 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

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 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.

In re C.B.G. - Juvenile Felonious Assault Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a juvenile court's judgment in the case of In re C.B.G., a 17-year-old charged with felonious assault. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred by stating the juvenile pleaded guilty and was convicted, as the case remained within the juvenile court's jurisdiction.

Vanderveer v. Ohio Assn. Pub. School Emp. - Unfair Labor Practice

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a complaint alleging unfair labor practices. The court found that the State Employee Relations Board (SERB) has exclusive jurisdiction over such claims, as they fall under R.C. Chapter 4117. The ruling clarifies the proper forum for employees to bring unfair labor practice claims against unions and employers in Ohio.

State v. Shackleford - Denial of Post-Release Control Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's denial of a motion to vacate post-release control for Phillip G. Shackleford. The court also ordered a minor amendment to the sentencing entry nunc pro tunc to correct mistakenly added language.

State v. Brown - Public Records Request Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of an inmate's public records request. The court found that the inmate failed to demonstrate the materiality of the requested records to any pending proceeding or justiciable claim, upholding the denial under R.C. 149.43(B)(8).

In re S.B. - Juvenile Court Grants Permanent Custody

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's decision to grant permanent custody of a child to the Agency. The court found the decision was in the child's best interest due to the mother's neglect and the father's minimal engagement, and also considered the child's wish to be adopted by her current placement.

State v. Elston - Consecutive Sentences Not Mandatory

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that consecutive sentences were not mandatory for Darryl Elston, reversing a portion of the trial court's judgment. The court found the trial court erroneously imposed consecutive sentences as if they were mandatory under R.C. 2921.331(D) and did not properly inform the appellant at the plea hearing.

State v. Reams - Conviction Reversed by Ohio Court of Appeals

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a trial court's judgment convicting David Reams of reckless operation and failing to stop after an accident. The court found insufficient evidence for the reckless operation conviction but upheld the conviction for failure to stop.

State v. Martin - Alford Plea Acceptance Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's judgment, vacating a defendant's attempted murder conviction based on an improperly accepted Alford plea. The court found the trial court failed to establish a sufficient factual basis for the plea by not inquiring into the state's evidence or defense counsel's investigation.

Legacy Real Estate Investing, LLC v. Maldonado Constr., LLC - Sanctions for Interpreter Motion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to impose $600 in attorney fees as sanctions against an appellant for requesting a Spanish-language interpreter on the morning of trial. The appellate court found no support in the record for the conclusion that the motion was made for delay or caused a delay.

In re Adoption of J.T.S. - Probate Court Erred Granting Intervention

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a probate court's decision to grant intervention in an adoption proceeding. The appellate court found that the intervenor was not entitled to notice or consent rights under Ohio law, as he had not properly registered as a putative father and no prior judicial determination of parentage existed.

State v. Coleman - Attorney Sanctions for AI Misconduct

The Ohio Court of Appeals has sanctioned attorney William B. Norman for using fabricated artificial intelligence quotes in a court filing. The court found the misconduct violated multiple Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and imposed sanctions including mandatory continuing legal education and a written apology.

Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Civil Penalties for Open Dumping

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order imposing civil penalties and a permanent injunction against Keegan Enterprises, Ltd. and individuals for open dumping of solid waste and creating a public nuisance. The court found sufficient evidence to support the judgment and rejected claims of judicial bias.

State v. Allen - Res Judicata Bars Disposition Hearing Arguments

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to revoke community control sanctions and impose a prison sentence on Ryan Allen. The court found that Allen's arguments regarding disposition hearings were barred by res judicata and that his violation of relocation requirements was non-technical, justifying revocation.

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.

State v. Wright - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Wright as moot because the appellant had completed his prison sentence. The court cited the completion of the sentence as rendering the assignments of error unaddressable.

State v. Kiser - Suppression of Methamphetamine in Parked Car

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to overrule a motion to suppress methamphetamine found in a parked car. The court found that the community caretaking exception to the Fourth Amendment justified the officer's actions in opening the car door.