M.A. Dillow v. Lawrence County Board of Elections - Election Dispute

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court reversed a lower court's decision regarding the certification of election results for Hickory Township Supervisor. The court found that the candidate with fewer write-in votes was improperly certified, despite the candidate with more votes being the appellant. The case involves a dispute over election certification based on write-in vote counts.

K. Bailey v. PhilaPort - Whistleblower Law and Wrongful Discharge

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania sustained PhilaPort's preliminary objections, dismissing Kate Bailey's petition for review concerning claims under the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law and for wrongful discharge. The court found that the petition was improperly filed after prior dismissals and did not appeal.

Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. - Workers' Compensation Fee Review

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision denying Scomed Supply's request for a hearing to contest a fee review determination. The court found that Scomed Supply is not a "health care provider" under the Workers' Compensation Act, upholding the hearing officer's interpretation.

I.A. Gonzalez v. PPB - Parole Violation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Pennsylvania Parole Board's decision to deny administrative relief and recommit Isaac Alexander Gonzalez for 18 months due to a parole violation. The court also granted the appointed counsel's application to withdraw.

In re: Appeal of Artisan Construction Group, LLC

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision sustaining a resolution that denied Artisan Construction Group, LLC's preliminary land development application for an 86-unit residential development. The court found the denial was proper based on township ordinances.

C. Aitken v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the dismissal of Chad Aitken's appeal for unemployment benefits as untimely. The court found that the appeal was filed after the established deadline, upholding the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's decision.

Upper Merion Area S.D. v. King of Prussia Associates - Property Tax Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's order in the case of Upper Merion Area School District v. King of Prussia Associates. The court found that the School District did not violate constitutional tax uniformity principles when selecting properties in the King of Prussia Mall for property tax assessment appeals.

Freiman v. UCBR - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's decision to deny a request to backdate unemployment benefits. The claimant sought to backdate benefits to cover weeks prior to his application, but the court found no error in the Board's denial.

U. Maggitti v. Hon. M.G. Goch - Petition for Review Dismissal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has issued a unanimous opinion sustaining preliminary objections and dismissing a petition for review filed by Urve Maggitti. The case, docketed as 267 M.D. 2023, sought a declaratory judgment regarding criminal charges filed against Maggitti in Chester County.

McFetridge v. AFSCME, Council 13 & PA DOT - Employment Dispute

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania denied summary relief in a case where an employee alleges her union and employer violated a collective bargaining agreement and engaged in sex discrimination by placing her on unpaid leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court found outstanding issues of material fact.

PA Commonwealth Court Opinion on Artisan Construction Group LLC Appeal

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding Artisan Construction Group LLC's appeal. The court upheld the Board of Supervisors' decision to grant conditional use approval for a 53-unit residential development while denying approval for an 86-unit development.

Karen Oleksak v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision dismissing an unemployment compensation appeal as untimely. The claimant failed to file her appeal within the statutory period after being deemed ineligible for benefits.

Pennsylvania v. Bin Guo - Property Maintenance Code Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision denying a property owner's petitions to file an appeal nunc pro tunc. The appellant sought to appeal summary convictions for violations of local property maintenance codes in Pittsburgh.

Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Investigations on Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India. Alleged dumping margins range from 38.33% to 146.72% for China and 42.59% to 73.40% for India, with subsidy rates above de minimis for both countries.

FDA Proposes PMA Requirement for Blood Irradiators

The FDA has proposed a rule requiring premarket approval applications (PMA) for blood irradiators used to prevent metastasis in cancer patients. The agency is seeking public comments on its findings regarding the risks and benefits of these devices. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

FDA Proposes Classification of Blood Irradiators

The FDA has proposed a new rule to classify blood irradiator devices. Devices intended to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease would be class II, while those preventing metastasis would be class III. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

Abdisalam v. Strategic Delivery Solutions, LLC - Misclassification and Arbitration

The First Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a case involving alleged misclassification of couriers. The court found that the courier, who formed a separate LLC as required by the company, was not bound by the arbitration provision in the agreement between his LLC and the delivery company.

EPA Proposed Rule: Process to Become Qualified Conservation Program/External Party

The EPA is seeking public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration Notice outlining the process for organizations to become EPA Qualified Conservation Programs (QCP) or Qualified External Parties (QEP). The agency is also soliciting comments on a new Information Collection Request related to this process.

LS 690 v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, LS 690 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims, with a filing fee of $405.

Watsonville Enterprise, LP et al v. Noem et al - Immigration Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Watsonville Enterprise, LP et al v. Noem et al. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and was filed on March 17, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

McGregor v. Aguilera - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, McGregor v. Aguilera, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves a prisoner's condition of confinement and is based on federal question jurisdiction. The filing includes a complaint and a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.

Hall v. Kernan et al - Habeas Corpus Petition

A habeas corpus petition was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in the case of Hall v. Kernan et al. The petition was filed on March 17, 2026, and is related to a civil case basis of federal question.

G. 4715 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, G. 4715 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims against Uber and its subsidiaries.

Ann Arbor Public Schools v. META Platforms - Civil Complaint

Ann Arbor Public Schools has filed a civil complaint against META Platforms, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, filed on March 17, 2026, is a diversity action with a nature of suit categorized as 'Other Fraud'.

LS 691 v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

LS 691 has filed a civil complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc. and other defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, classified as Personal Injury Product Liability, was filed on March 17, 2026.

Ventura v. Westlake Financial - Consumer Credit Case Filing

A new civil case, Ventura v. Westlake Financial, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves a consumer credit dispute and includes a jury trial demand. The filing fee was $405.

Alameda County Electrical Industry Service Corporation et al v. Sadlerco et al - Labor Arbitration Award Confirmation

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a complaint for confirmation and enforcement of a labor arbitration award. The filing, case number 4:26-cv-02322, seeks to enforce the award against Sadlerco and Masoud Sadrolodabaee.

Gonzales v. Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Gonzales v. Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. et al., was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a personal injury claim under diversity jurisdiction.

Serrano v. Rojas - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Serrano v. Rojas et al. The case, filed on March 17, 2026, concerns prisoner conditions and is based on Federal Question jurisdiction. The court has issued notices regarding the filing and potential fees.

Fujian Genohope Biotech Ltd. v. API Expeditors, LLC - Trademark Case Filing

A new civil case, Fujian Genohope Biotech Ltd. v. API Expeditors, LLC, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves a trademark dispute and was filed under Federal Question jurisdiction.

Reedy Ranabothu v. Immigrant Investor Program Office - Other Immigration Actions

A civil case was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Immigrant Investor Program Office. The case, Reedy Ranabothu v. Immigrant Investor Program Office et al., involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and includes a Writ of Mandamus.

Hartley v. Monsanto Company - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Hartley v. Monsanto Company, was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim of personal injury product liability.

Chicken Soup for the Soul v. Anthropic PBC - Copyright Infringement

Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic PBC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, filed on March 17, 2026, alleges copyright violations related to AI-generated content.

BMG Rights Management v. Anthropic PBC - Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic PBC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, filed on March 17, 2026, alleges copyright violations by Anthropic PBC.

Al-Kubaisi v. US Bank National Association - ADA Lawsuit

A new civil case, Al-Kubaisi v. US Bank National Association et al., was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Federal Question and concerns alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The filing fee was $405.

Olive Tree Associates LLC v. The View Apartments LLC - Contract Dispute

Olive Tree Associates LLC has filed a complaint against The View Apartments LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 3:26-cv-02340, was filed on March 17, 2026, and pertains to a contract dispute.

Kapur v. Cacchione et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Kapur v. Cacchione et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves a complaint for damages and declaratory relief under Federal Question jurisdiction, with a nature of suit related to Racketeer/Corrupt Organizations.

Al Kuhali v. United States - Civil Case Filing

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Al Kuhali v. United States of America et al. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-02317, was filed on March 17, 2026, and involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court concerning Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.

Al-Kubaisi v. Fuji Pizza Inc - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Al-Kubaisi v. Fuji Pizza Inc et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case is based on federal question jurisdiction and concerns alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The filing fee was $405.

ASIC Consults on Increasing Net Tangible Assets for Responsible Entities

ASIC is consulting on proposals to increase the Net Tangible Assets (NTA) requirement for responsible entities of registered managed investment schemes. The consultation also seeks feedback on increasing NTA requirements for other fund operators and will inform future ASIC work. Feedback is due by April 17, 2026.

FMA Fines NOTARTREUHANDBANK AG €127,500 for AML Failures

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a fine of EUR 127,500 against NOTARTREUHANDBANK AG for breaches of anti-money laundering due diligence obligations. The bank failed to implement appropriate strategies and controls for ongoing monitoring of customer relationships and transaction checks.

FMA Executive Director Helmut Ettl Designated IMF Executive Director

Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) announced that its Executive Director, Helmut Ettl, has been designated as an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His two-year term begins on November 1, 2026, and he will step down from his FMA role on October 31, 2026.

CPSC - Shimano Proposed Settlement Comment Period

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a proposed settlement with Shimano. The comment period is open for 14 days, allowing interested parties to submit feedback on the settlement terms.

CPSC - Proposed Settlement Agreement with Shimano, Inc.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a proposed settlement agreement with Shimano, Inc. and Shimano North America Holding, Inc. The agreement includes a civil penalty of $11,500,000 related to approximately 680,000 bicycle cranksets distributed between 2012 and 2023. The public has until April 1, 2026, to comment on the proposed settlement.

VA Adaptive Sports Grant Application Information Collection Public Comment

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Adaptive Sports Grant Application information collection. The comment period is open until May 18, 2026, and is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

FMCSA Driver Exemption Applications for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received 14 applications for exemptions from the prohibition against individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The agency is requesting public comments on these applications.

FMCSA Crash Causal Factors Program Comment Period

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting comments on its plan to renew an information collection request for the Crash Causal Factors Program. This program aims to understand factors contributing to commercial motor vehicle crashes, with the current request focusing on medium-duty trucks.

FMCSA - United Civil LLC Operating Authority Registration Appeal

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a decision regarding United Civil LLC's appeal of a rejected operating authority registration. The document details the appeal decision, which upholds the rejection of the company's application.

FSA Seeks Comments on Power of Attorney Form Revision

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting public comments on a revision to the Power of Attorney form (FSA-211). This revision aims to clarify the actions an appointed attorney-in-fact can perform on behalf of a grantor for FSA, NRCS, FCIC, and RMA programs. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

FHFA Reinstates Grandfather Exceptions to Private Transfer Fee Covenants

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a technical amendment to its Private Transfer Fee Covenants (PTFC) Regulation. This amendment reinstates grandfather exceptions for certain PTFCs, making them applicable retroactively from July 16, 2012. The rule is effective March 17, 2026.