Safdieh v. Commissioner - $50,000 Penalty Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties under I.R.C. § 6038(b) for failure to report control of a foreign business. The case involved Joseph Safdieh, who was assessed $50,000 in penalties for tax years 2005-2009.

William Jimenez v. United States - Felony Ammunition Possession Sentencing Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment for felony ammunition possession. The court upheld three special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches, community service, and mental health counseling, finding them reasonable and supported by the record. Jimenez's challenge to his imprisonment term was barred by his plea agreement waiver.

Broadcast Music v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees between Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Air Force Information Collection Notice

The Air Force's 711th Human Performance Wing is proposing a new information collection for a research study on wearable devices to predict musculoskeletal injuries and mental health disorders in military members and veterans. Public comments are requested on the necessity, utility, and burden of this collection.

Air Force Information Collection Comment Period Ended

The Department of the Air Force submitted a revision to the Civil Aircraft Landing Permit System Forms (DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402) to the OMB for clearance. The comment period for this information collection notice closed on July 26, 2024.

Consultation on Crane Licensing Updates

Safe Work Australia has opened a public consultation on potential updates to crane licensing under the model WHS laws. The consultation seeks feedback on an impact analysis of proposed changes, including new license types and updated requirements for existing crane licenses. The feedback will inform WHS Ministers' decisions on the reforms.

National Syndromic Surveillance Program Public Comment Period

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the closure of the public comment period for the National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP). The comment period ended on February 5, 2025. This notice serves as an update on the status of the program's public consultation phase.

Austin v. New Haven Unified School District - Civil Rights: Jobs

A new civil rights case, Austin v. New Haven Unified School District, was filed on January 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a federal question and falls under the Civil Rights: Jobs category. Recent filings include administrative motions and proposed summons.

Bluestone Investment Inc. v. Hu - Other Fraud

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a pending case, Bluestone Investment Inc. et al. v. Hu et al., involving allegations of other fraud under federal question jurisdiction. Recent filings include discovery disputes and motions related to noncompliance with court orders.

CSA Security Bulletin: NIST Vulnerabilities

The Singapore Cyber Security Agency (CSA) issued a security bulletin on March 18, 2026, summarizing critical vulnerabilities identified by NIST. The bulletin details several vulnerabilities with CVSSv3 base scores of 10.0, affecting software libraries, building management controllers, and media systems.