FTC, State AGs reach $100M Walmart settlement for deception

The FTC and 10 State Attorneys General have reached a $100 million settlement with Walmart over allegations of deceiving drivers and customers in its Spark Driver Program. Walmart will pay drivers up to $79 million and implement an earnings verification program for 10 years.

NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a public meeting on automated vehicle safety to be held on March 10, 2026. The meeting aims to gather input on the safety aspects of automated driving systems. Registration is required by March 5, 2026.

NHTSA Seeks Comments on Drive-Mode Design Best Practices

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comments on best practices for drive-mode design. This notice initiates a 45-day comment period, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the agency's information collection activities related to this topic.

NHTSA Motorcycle Helmet Labeling ICR Submitted to OMB

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning motorcycle helmet labeling to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The agency is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information.

Goodyear Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company seeking a decision of inconsequential noncompliance. The agency is seeking public comments on this petition, with a deadline of March 26, 2026.

Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group: Membership Nominations

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is soliciting nominations for membership to the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG). Nominations must be received by March 27, 2026. This notice outlines the application process and criteria for selection.

Mario R. Sullivan v. State - Out-of-Time Appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a trial court's denial of an out-of-time appeal for Mario R. Sullivan. The court cited a new statute, OCGA § 5-6-39.1, effective May 14, 2025, which revived the procedure for out-of-time appeals, overturning prior precedent that had abolished it.

Jackson v. State - Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Quantavious Jackson. The court found that Jackson's motion to inspect grand jury minutes was not a matter of right and upheld the trial court's denial of his request, citing precedent on grand jury secrecy.

Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool v. Carpet Cycle, LLC - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary appeal in the case of Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool v. Carpet Cycle, LLC. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal.

Kurt Alan Thomas v. State - Appeal Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Kurt Alan Thomas's direct appeal from his guilty plea and sentence. The dismissal was due to Thomas's failure to initiate the appeal by filing an application for discretionary review, as required by a recent amendment to OCGA § 5-6-35.