Texas AG Sues Sanofi for Illegal Kickbacks to Doctors

The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC for allegedly providing illegal kickbacks to healthcare providers through "Free Nurse Program" and "Support Services Program." The state is seeking over $1,000,000 in monetary relief and an injunction.

Garante Privacy Sanctions eCampus, Rejects Pescara Body Cams

The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy) has sanctioned the University eCampus with a €50,000 fine for unlawfully processing biometric data using facial recognition for online course attendance verification. Additionally, the Garante has prohibited the municipality of Pescara from using body cameras for local police due to risks of data transfer to non-EU countries.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 20, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series published several regulations on February 20, 2026. These include amendments to regulations concerning statistical information collection by the European Central Bank, emissions type-approval for heavy-duty vehicles, and import registration for sodium benzoate from China.

Trump Administration Finalizes Trade Deal with Indonesia

The Trump Administration has finalized a trade agreement with Indonesia, eliminating over 99% of tariff barriers on U.S. products and addressing non-tariff barriers. The deal includes approximately $33 billion in commercial deals for U.S. agriculture, aerospace, and energy sectors.

Florida Bar Rule Amendments - Chapter 3

The Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Chapter 3 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, as proposed by The Florida Bar. These amendments, effective February 16, 2026, modify rules concerning the Board of Governors, general procedures, and grievance committee actions.

Heath v. State - Appeal of Post-Conviction Relief Denial

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the denial of Ronald Palmer Heath's post-conviction relief and habeas corpus petition. His execution is scheduled for February 10, 2026.

Florida Bar Rules Amendment Correction

The Florida Supreme Court has issued a notice of correction for an opinion filed on December 18, 2025, regarding amendments to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. The correction involves a minor wording change on page 11, subsection (b) Notice to Clients.

Florida Supreme Court Vacates Death Sentence, Upholds Murder Conviction

The Florida Supreme Court vacated Leo Louis Kaczmar, III's death sentence while upholding his murder conviction. The court reversed the grant of penalty-phase relief but affirmed other aspects of the circuit court's order and denied Kaczmar's petition for habeas corpus relief.

In re Lynex Habeas Corpus - Criminal

The California Court of Appeal, 2nd Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the habeas corpus case In re Tommie Lawson Lynex. The case filing date was March 10, 2025, and the opinion is now available.

US-Indonesia Trade Agreement Implementation

The US and Indonesia have confirmed their commitment to implementing a reciprocal trade agreement signed by Presidents Trump and Subianto. This agreement aims to strengthen economic security, promote growth, and foster global prosperity between the two nations.