Steag Energy Services (India) Pvt. Ltd vs Gspc Pipavav Power Company Ltd. - Civil Appeal

The Supreme Court of India has granted leave to appeal in the case of Steag Energy Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. vs. GSPC Pipavav Power Company Ltd. The appeals arise from judgments concerning a public tender for the operation and maintenance of a power plant, specifically addressing the Quality and Cost Building System (QCBS) evaluation criteria.

National Highways Authority of India vs Tarsem Singh - Review Petition

The Supreme Court of India heard a review petition filed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) seeking to recall an earlier order dated February 4, 2025. This order had dismissed NHAI's application for clarification regarding a prior judgment from September 19, 2019.

Rajesh Goyal vs M/S Laxmi Construction - Civil Appeal

The Supreme Court of India granted leave to appeal in the case of Rajesh Goyal vs M/S Laxmi Construction. The appeal challenges a High Court order that allowed a landlord's appeal, setting aside a prior order that had permitted the restoration of proceedings initiated by the tenant.

Pole Barn Contractor Sentenced for Defrauding Consumers

The Ohio Attorney General's Office announced that a pole barn contractor, Ryan C. Needels, has been sentenced to 17 to 22 years in prison and ordered to pay $448,000 in restitution for defrauding consumers of over $400,000. Needels was convicted on 47 felony counts, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and theft.

Former Chief Deputy Convicted of Felony Corruption Charges

A former Chief Deputy with the Hocking County Sheriff's Office, Caleb Moritz, has been convicted of seven felony corruption charges, including corrupting another with drugs and intimidation. The conviction follows a jury trial led by the Ohio Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Section. Moritz is scheduled for sentencing on May 1, 2026.

DWC Adopts Updates to MTUS Drug List

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has updated the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Drug List, effective April 30, 2026. These updates, based on ACOEM Practice Guidelines, will affect the formulary for workers' compensation claims.

Enforcement Order: Freeman Financial Group Enlargement of Time

The Oklahoma Department of Securities has added a new enforcement order granting an unopposed application for enlargement of time to respond for Freeman Financial Group, LLC, Byron Kent Freeman, and Karen Lynne Freeman. The order is part of an ongoing case, CJ-25-9405.

ITC Expedited Reviews for Citric Acid and Citrate Salts from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has scheduled expedited reviews to determine if revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and citrate salts from China would likely lead to material injury. The Commission found the domestic party response adequate and the respondent response inadequate, necessitating expedited reviews.

ITC Investigation on Hydrodermabrasion Systems - Violation Found

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined a violation of section 337 occurred regarding hydrodermabrasion systems. While a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order were considered, their issuance is suspended due to patent expiration and a zero percent bond. The investigation is terminated.

Plywood Duty Investigations: Final Phase Scheduling

The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. These investigations will determine if imports materially injure U.S. industries.