Minister Tong's Address on Maritime Law, Arbitration, and Industry Updates

Minister Edwin Tong of Singapore's Ministry of Law delivered an address at the 23rd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators on March 22, 2026. The speech highlighted the critical importance of the maritime industry to global trade and Singapore's role within it, touching upon recent disruptions and their economic impacts.

Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Richard Channing Shealy on 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Shealy faces charges for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with potential penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment per count.

AG Wilson Announces Indictments in Operation Ganjapreneur Marijuana Bust

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced indictments in Operation Ganjapreneur, a drug trafficking investigation targeting illegal marijuana and THC products. The State Grand Jury issued indictments against alleged operators of Dab City Warehouse, LLC, and Jay's Head Shop and Wellness Center LLC, following seizures of approximately 30,000 pounds of product valued at nearly $77 million.

Chester County Gang Shooting Indictment

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the return of a two-count indictment against Kylynn Jackson and Rajai Jones for the murder of Darius Minter in Chester County. The indictments include charges of criminal conspiracy and murder, stemming from alleged retaliatory gang violence. Bond was denied for both defendants.

Oklahoma Man Arrested for Soliciting Minor and Sending Explicit Images

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Brantly Leon Griffin for criminal solicitation of a minor and dissemination of obscene material to a minor. Griffin faces up to 10 years imprisonment for each felony charge.

AMF applies ESMA crypto-asset staff training guidelines under MiCA

The AMF in France has adopted guidelines from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) regarding the knowledge and competence of staff at crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). These guidelines, adopted by ESMA on January 28, 2026, aim to ensure CASP staff act in the best interests of clients under the MiCA regulation.

Cankun He criminal case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed recent documents in the criminal case against Cankun He. The filings include the U.S. opposition to He's motion for relief under the Speedy Trial Act and the Due Process Clause, with a last filing date of March 27, 2026.

Product Intervention Restricts Futures Marketing to Retail Clients

BaFin has issued a general administrative act restricting the marketing, distribution, and sale of futures to retail clients in Germany. The measure, effective January 1, 2023, prohibits investment firms from offering these products to retail clients unless specific exceptions, such as excluding additional payment obligations or confirming hedging purposes, are met.

UKRI Funding: £600,000 for STFC Science Commercialisation

UKRI is offering up to £600,000 in grant funding for UK research organisations to commercialise STFC science, specifically from particle physics, astronomy, nuclear, and solar/planetary science communities. This is an 'intention to submit' stage, with the full scheme anticipated to open in June 2026.

£7.5 million funding for medicines manufacturing labs

Innovate UK is offering up to £7.5 million in grant funding for UK registered businesses, specifically SMEs, to develop and utilize digital, automated, and robotic technologies in pharmaceutical process development and manufacturing. The funding aims to enhance speed and efficiency in the sector, with applications opening on April 13, 2026, and closing on May 27, 2026.