ByteDance Ltd v Coimisiún na Meán - DSA Investigation Challenge

The High Court of Ireland issued judgment on ByteDance Ltd's interlocutory application challenging Coimisiún na Meán's investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act. The investigation concerns suspected contraventions of Article 16 (illegal content notification mechanisms) and Article 25, as well as the 'provider issue' regarding the legal entity structure of TikTok's EU operations. Case Record No. 2025/1939 JR.

Guerin v O'Doherty - Defamation Appeal

James Guerin succeeded in his defamation appeal against Gemma O'Doherty before the Irish Court of Appeal. The three-judge panel upheld the dismissal of O'Doherty's motion to strike out the proceedings, finding the case presented issues that warranted full trial consideration. The defendant had sought dismissal under O.19, r.28 of the Rules of the Superior Courts, arguing the proceedings were malicious, vexatious, and a threat to press freedom.

PT (A Minor) v Health Service Executive - Costs Ruling

The Irish Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by a minor suing through his parents against the Health Service Executive regarding a modular trial order. Following the dismissal, the court ordered the appellant to pay the respondent's costs of the appeal. The ruling applies principles from the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and the Recast Order 99 of the Rules of the Superior Courts.

Minister for Justice v Puk - Immigration Appeal

The Irish Court of Appeal issued judgment in case 2026 IECA 45, The Minister for Justice v Puk. The court approved a decision in this immigration matter. This is a standard appellate court ruling that establishes the binding precedent for the parties involved.

DPP v Campbell, Court of Appeal, 9th Mar

DPP v Campbell, Court of Appeal, 9th Mar

MPSC podcast on public engagement for transmission lines

The Michigan Public Service Commission released a podcast episode detailing new voluntary filing guidelines for electric transmission line developers. The guidelines establish improved public participation requirements and greater routing flexibility for landowners affected by major transmission projects. This follows MPSC's July 2025 approval of the first new high-voltage transmission lines in over a decade.

Class B AIS Equipment Information Collection Review Under PRA

The FCC has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act requesting public comments on the extension of OMB Control No. 3060-1124, which covers technical requirements for Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment under Section 80.231. The collection affects approximately 20 respondents with a total annual burden of 50,020 hours and $25,000 in annual costs. Comments must be submitted by June 1, 2026.

Information Collection Pending OMB Review

The FCC submitted information collection OMB 3060-1149 for 30-day review to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites public comments on the proposed information collection requirements, with comments due by May 1, 2026. This is a standard administrative PRA notice with no new substantive obligations.

FCC Information Collection Review Under PRA - Local Franchising Authority Certification

The FCC invites public comments on OMB Control No. 3060-0550 (FCC Form 328), regarding Local Franchising Authority Certification under Section 76.910 of the Communications Act. This is a routine Paperwork Reduction Act review to extend an existing information collection. The collection involves 7 respondents, 13 responses, and 26 hours of annual burden. Comments are due June 1, 2026.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources Technology Review

The EPA finalized amendments to NESHAP for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources under CAA section 112(d)(6) technology review. The rule adds new LDAR requirements for equipment leaks and heat exchange systems, standards for pressure relief devices and pressure vessels, mandates electronic reporting for compliance notifications and periodic reports, and requires continuous performance testing of non-flare air pollution control devices.