Litigation Challenges Legality of Section 122 Duties

Twenty-four states and two private companies have filed lawsuits challenging the legality of Section 122 duties imposed on February 20, 2026. The complaints argue that the President lacks the authority to impose these duties, citing violations of separation of powers and nondelegation doctrines.

EU Maritime and Ports Strategies Adopted

The European Commission adopted the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and EU Ports Strategy on March 4, 2026. These initiatives aim to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of the EU's maritime ecosystem, covering shipbuilding, shipping, port infrastructure, and maritime technologies. They signal both business opportunities and increased regulatory scrutiny for maritime and infrastructure investors.

OFAC Sanctions Risks and Cartel Designations

OFAC has settled a $1.7 million case with IMG Academy for sanctions violations related to cartel-linked entities. This highlights increased compliance risks for entities with international touchpoints due to heightened cartel designations and sanctions enforcement.

Canadian Sanctions Laws Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has published an overview of Canada's complex sanctions laws, effective March 2026. The guidance details how these laws impact Canadian businesses and foreign states, outlining prohibitions, reporting obligations, and asset blocking requirements for entities operating in or with Canada.

India: INTERPOL Issues Silver Notice for Fugitive Economic Offender

India's Enforcement Directorate requested INTERPOL to issue a Silver Notice for Karan A. Chanana, chairman of Amira Pure Foods, in connection with an alleged Rs 1,200 crore bank loan fraud. The notice aims to trace and freeze assets acquired through criminal proceeds.

UK Sanctions Nearly 300 Russian Entities

The UK has announced its largest sanctions package against Russia, designating nearly 300 entities involved in critical energy revenues, military supply chains, and financial institutions. These measures aim to disrupt Russia's war effort and access to international markets.

EBA Final Guidelines on Third-Country Branch Capital Endowment

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published final guidelines on instruments that third-country branches can use to meet their capital endowment requirements under CRD IV. These guidelines clarify which debt securities and other instruments are acceptable and set operational conditions for their use.

Vertical Conduct Violation Fines Dropped Six-Fold in 2025

A report indicates that fines for vertical conduct violations globally dropped six-fold in 2025 compared to 2024, with the number of infringement decisions halved. Despite this overall decrease, the European Commission remained the most active enforcer, focusing on the consumer and retail sectors, and resale price maintenance continued to be a key area of scrutiny.

Global Cartel Fines Surge to $3.3 Billion in 2025

Global cartel fines reached $3.3 billion in 2025, the highest total since 2021, driven primarily by enforcement actions in the European Union. The report highlights significant increases in fines from the European Commission and EU member states, while the US saw its lowest fine total in recent memory.

Global Antitrust Fines Rose to $7.7B in 2025

Global antitrust fines reached $7.7 billion in 2025, the highest since 2021, driven by a few major cases, while the total number of infringement decisions fell. Enforcement is increasingly shaped by geopolitical and national security priorities, with a focus on sectors impacting the cost of living.

Dennis M. Cloherty v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Civil Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the dismissal of Dennis M. Cloherty's pro se complaint against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and others. The court found that the complaint, as twice amended, failed to articulate cognizable causes of action and that the plaintiff waived arguments by not addressing deficiencies in his brief.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld a Sex Offender Registry Board decision classifying John Doe as a level two sex offender. The court addressed several claims of error regarding the hearing examiner's findings and reliance on evidence.

U.S. Bank Trustee v. Kevin Lashua - Foreclosure Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a grant of summary judgment in favor of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee, in a foreclosure appeal filed by Kevin Lashua. The court found no material facts in dispute regarding the foreclosure proceedings.

Commonwealth v. Benji B. Guerrier - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary opinion affirming a conviction for receiving a firearm with a defaced serial number. The defendant appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence.

Commonwealth v. Atweri - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Atweri. The court found that the exit order and subsequent search of the vehicle were justified, upholding the defendant's convictions for firearms and drug offenses.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld the Sex Offender Registry Board's (SORB) classification of John Doe as a level three sex offender. The court found substantial evidence supported the hearing examiner's findings regarding penetration and the application of risk factors.

Sklar Exploration Company Case - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado granted a motion to dismiss one of four breach of contract claims filed by the Creditor Trustee against Sklar Exploration Company, LLC and Sklarco LLC. The ruling concerns provisions of the Debtors' confirmed Plan of Reorganization.

Forsberg v. Providence Health & Services - Workers' Compensation

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed a Workers' Compensation Board order upholding an employer's denial of a claimant's workers' compensation claim for a COVID-like illness. The court found the board's order was supported by substantial evidence and reason.

Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Dept. of Human Services case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights for two parents in a case involving the Department of Human Services. The court found sufficient evidence of parental unfitness and neglect, concluding that termination was in the child's best interests.

State v. Martin - Oregon Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for felon in possession of a restricted weapon. The court held that the trial court did not err in denying the defendant's motion to suppress evidence obtained during a vehicle stop and search.

State v. Holdner - Criminal Appeal

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Holdner. The disposition indicates a procedural step in the legal process rather than a new regulatory requirement.

State v. Turro - Oregon Court of Appeals Opinion

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Mason Kethan Turro for criminal trespass. The court found that punishing the defendant for sleeping on private property did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment or Article I, section 16 of the Oregon Constitution, referencing a US Supreme Court decision.

State v. Ainsworth - Oregon Court of Appeals Opinion

The Oregon Court of Appeals issued an opinion in State v. Ainsworth. The court reversed and remanded for resentencing on counts 11, 12, and 13, while affirming the remaining counts.

State v. Burgess - Convictions Reversed and Remanded

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded convictions for first-degree burglary for Justin David Burgess. The court found that deputies improperly failed to clarify an equivocal invocation of the right against self-incrimination during an in-custody interrogation. The case is remanded for resentencing on other convictions.

State v. Breshears - Oregon Court of Appeals Opinion

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the decision in State v. Breshears. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the lower court's ruling. This is a standard appellate court opinion.

Bank of New York Mellon v. Metke - Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed the lower court's decision in Bank of New York Mellon v. Metke. The case, with docket number A185183, was designated as non-precedential.

Allison v. Fierar - Guardianship Fee Dispute Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Allison v. Fierar, regarding the allocation of guardianship and attorney fees. The court found the petitioner's claim regarding fee allocation to be unpreserved, declining to review for plain error.

Shibahara v. State of Oregon - Court Opinion Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed a lower court's decision in Shibahara v. State of Oregon. The court found that the petitioner's appeal of an agency order was untimely filed, upholding the summary judgment granted to the State of Oregon.

State v. J. G. - Oregon Court of Appeals Opinion

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment of civil commitment for J. G. The individual was committed for up to 180 days due to being a danger to themselves as a result of a mental disorder. The opinion also noted firearm purchase restrictions.

State v. S. M. - Civil Commitment Reversed

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a civil commitment judgment against S. M. The court found the evidence legally insufficient to support the determination that the appellant was a danger to himself due to a mental disorder. This decision overturns the lower court's ruling.

Sorenson and Spriet - Child Custody Modification Case

The Court of Appeals of Oregon vacated and remanded the case of Sorenson and Spriet. The court found that the trial court's finding regarding the father's sole custody from 2015-2019 was not supported by evidence. The case involves modifications to a domestic relations judgment concerning child custody and support.

State v. Fleetwood - Criminal Case Reversed and Remanded

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the conviction of Joshua Fleetwood for felon in possession of a firearm and disorderly conduct. The court found that the trial court erred in admitting pre-Miranda statements and post-Miranda statements derived from that violation, though the error regarding pre-Miranda statements was deemed harmless.

SW Portland Law Group v. De Las Mercedes Galvez-Prado - Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in SW Portland Law Group v. De Las Mercedes Galvez-Prado. The appellate court upheld the denial of a motion to set aside a default judgment, citing procedural grounds related to the motion's filing requirements.

Fircrest Properties LLC v. Simmons - Landlord-Tenant Eviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a forcible entry and detainer (FED) case involving Fircrest Properties LLC and Tyler Simmons. The court clarified that a landlord can terminate a month-to-month tenancy for all tenants if any one tenant has resided in the unit for one year or less, reversing a lower court's decision.

Human Services v. J. N. - Juvenile Dependency Case Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile dependency case involving the Department of Human Services and J. N. The court found that the evidence supported the findings that the children would suffer serious harm if returned to the mother's custody and could not be safely returned within a reasonable time, upholding the durable guardianships.

Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System - Spoliation of Evidence

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System, finding no abuse of discretion in the denial of Rosen's spoliation of evidence claim. The court determined that the hospital's preservation of video footage related to a slip-and-fall incident was adequate.

Vegas Aqua, LLC v. Jupitor Corp. - Nevada Supreme Court Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Vegas Aqua, LLC v. Jupitor Corp. The court vacated and remanded the lower court's judgment, clarifying the roles of short trial judges and district court judges in adjudicating objections to proposed judgments and post-judgment motions.

Matadamas-Serrano v. State - Criminal Appeal

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Matadamas-Serrano (Ruben) v. State. The case is identified by docket number 88527 and citation 142 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 20. This is a published court opinion.

Gill v. Gill - Child Custody Jurisdiction Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court filed an opinion in Gill v. Gill, clarifying jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The court reversed a lower court's denial of child custody and support, finding that Nevada had home state jurisdiction despite an ongoing Canadian custody action.

Hudacko v. Regents of UC - Rehearing Denied

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a petition for rehearing in the case of Hudacko v. Regents of the University of California. The court's order indicates that neither panel rehearing nor en banc rehearing was granted.

Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing En Banc in TPS Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in National TPS Alliance v. Noem. The court affirmed its prior order, which found that judicial review is available for the vacatur and termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Venezuela by former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Ninth Circuit Reverses, Vacates District Court Ruling on ADA Damages

The Ninth Circuit reversed and vacated a district court's ruling on damages in a disability discrimination case under Title II of the ADA. The court reinstated a jury's award of $218,500 to one plaintiff and $24,000 to another, finding the district court abused its discretion in reducing the damages.

Orbit Group Legal Case Management System Procurement Award

Orbit Group Limited has awarded a contract for a legal case management system to LawVu Limited for £185,422 including VAT. The notice was published on March 11, 2026, after a delay in issuing the required transparency notice.

Electoral Commission Post Poll Candidate Survey Award Notice

The UK Electoral Commission has awarded a contract to Queen Mary University of London for a post-poll candidate survey. The contract, valued at £50,997, will support research into the May 2026 elections.

Kent Fire Rescue Awards £600k Legal Contract to DLA Piper

Kent Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a £600,000 contract for procurement legal services to DLA Piper LLP. The contract, effective April 14, 2026, will provide advice on various legal areas related to procurement and contracts.

Contract Award: Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract valued at £23,345 for Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse. The contract was awarded to an existing provider through a direct award process.

NHS Contract Award for Wellbeing Services - Crisis Cafe

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract valued at £76,305 for Wellbeing Services - Crisis Cafe. The contract is for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and was awarded to an existing provider through a direct award process.

Electricity Northwest Electrical Connection Diversion Work Contract

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract to Electricity Northwest Limited for electrical connection diversion work valued at £32,286.36. The contract was signed on January 1, 2026, and will run for one year.

Forestry Commission Contract Award: Vegetation Management

The UK Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for vegetation management services across several woodland creation sites. The notice, published on March 11, 2026, details the scope of work, including weed control and mowing, across approximately 780 hectares.

NHS Property Services Contract Award: Polesworth Health Centre Room Reconfiguration

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract for the reconfiguration of existing rooms at Polesworth Health Centre. The contract, valued at £47,219.34 including VAT, was awarded to LAWLORS LIMITED and is scheduled to take place from March 16 to April 10, 2026.