Aviation Supply Chain Digitization Study Bill

The US House passed H.R. 6267, directing the Comptroller General to conduct a study on impediments to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain. The study will evaluate challenges faced by manufacturers, repair stations, air carriers, and other supply chain participants in adopting digital authorized release certificates like FAA Form 8130-3. A report with recommendations must be submitted to Congress within 1 year of enactment.

American Water Stewardship Act Reauthorization

The US House introduced H.R. 6422, the American Water Stewardship Act, which would reauthorize EPA geographic programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act through fiscal year 2031. The bill extends authorization for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound, Columbia River Basin Restoration, and San Francisco Bay Restoration programs. Changes include expanded funding mechanisms and modified cost-share requirements for the San Francisco Bay program.

DHS Appropriations Act FY2026

The House Committee on Appropriations introduced the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill includes $316,295,000 for Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, $1,690,380,000 for the Management Directorate, and references the explanatory statement from H.R. 7147 of the 119th Congress.

FERC approves Green Mountain Power consent agreement under IN25-15

FERC approves Green Mountain Power consent agreement under IN25-15

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.