DOJ Seizes Four Domains Used in Iranian Cyber Operations

The Justice Department announced the seizure of four websites used by Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) to conduct cyber-enabled psychological operations and transnational repression. These domains were allegedly used to claim credit for hacking activities, post stolen data, and incite violence against regime adversaries.

Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Crime for Racially Motivated Shooting

The Department of Justice announced that Jonathan Andrew Felkel pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights crime for a racially motivated shooting targeting his Black neighbor. The conviction stems from an incident where Felkel fired a gun and shouted racial slurs at the victim. Sentencing is pending, with a maximum penalty of 10 years.

DOJ: Three Charged with Diverting US AI Technology to China

The Department of Justice announced the unsealing of an indictment charging three individuals with conspiring to unlawfully divert U.S. artificial intelligence technology and high-performance computer servers to China. The charges allege violations of U.S. export control laws through schemes involving false documents and obfuscation.

EDPB Announces 2026 GDPR Transparency Measure

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced its 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) measure, focusing on transparency and information obligations under the GDPR. The Austrian Data Protection Authority will participate in this coordinated action.

Digital Europe Programme Amended for Innovative Digital Capacities

The European Commission has amended the Digital Europe Work Programme 2025-2027 to enhance innovative digital capacities across the EU. The update introduces new actions for digital infrastructure in schools, online safety applications, and AI testing facilities, among other enhancements.

OSC Warns Investors About Fake Registration Schemes

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has issued a warning to investors about an increase in fraudsters impersonating regulators and using fake credentials to operate fraudulent trading platforms. The OSC emphasizes that it does not contact individuals to recover funds or promote investments, and advises investors to verify any suspicious communications directly with the OSC.

Canadian Regulators Launch Pilot for Semi-Annual Financial Reporting

Canadian securities regulators, through the CSA, have launched a pilot project allowing eligible venture issuers to voluntarily file semi-annual financial reports instead of quarterly ones. This initiative aims to reduce regulatory burden for smaller issuers listed on the TSXV or CSE, while maintaining investor protection.

Kentucky Parole Board v. Timothy Shane - Parole Revocation Procedures

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion clarifying parole revocation procedures. The court ruled that the Kentucky Parole Board is authorized to delegate final evidentiary hearings to Administrative Law Judges. This decision resolves conflicting conclusions from lower appellate panels regarding the delegation of this responsibility.

Kentucky Supreme Court affirms memorandum opinion in Hall v. Commonwealth

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a memorandum opinion in the case of Anthony Hall v. Commonwealth of Kentucky. The court's decision, rendered on March 19, 2026, upholds the trial court's sentencing of the appellant to life in prison for charges including kidnapping and murder.

Union Carbide Corporation v. Paul Williams - Take-Home Asbestos Exposure

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Union Carbide Corporation v. Paul Williams, addressing whether a legal duty exists under Kentucky law to protect against foreseeable harm from alleged household asbestos exposure. The case concerns exposure pathways involving asbestos-containing molding compounds used at a facility and supplied by the defendants.