BJA FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative Grant

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative, a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing local law enforcement's ability to combat firearm-related crime. The initiative, a partnership with the ATF, seeks to improve intelligence utilization, crime gun identification, and prosecution of offenders.

Department of Education Braille Training Program Grant Opportunity

The Department of Education, through its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, has announced a Braille Training Program grant opportunity (ALN 84.235E). The program aims to fund projects that provide braille training for vocational rehabilitation and educational personnel, develop training materials, and promote braille literacy and nonvisual access technology. Applications are due March 27, 2026.

UMB Bank, N.A. v. Tupulua - Mortgage Foreclosure Affirmation

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's foreclosure decree in favor of UMB Bank, N.A. The appellate court upheld the decision based on a stipulated fact that the plaintiff's predecessor held possession of the note at the commencement of the action, despite the defendants' arguments regarding standing.

Day v. Association of Apartment Owners - Wrongful Foreclosure Affirmed

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that Eric Robert Day's claims against the Association of Apartment Owners of Kaiolu Sunrise for wrongful foreclosure were time-barred. The court found that Day's lawsuit, filed over eleven years after the nonjudicial foreclosure, was initiated too late, upholding the summary judgment granted to the AOAO.

USAA Savings Bank v. Michael Goff - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's confirmation of a $10,000 punitive damages award in an arbitration case between USAA Savings Bank and Michael Goff. The court found that the arbitrator failed to conduct a required post-award review of punitive damages as stipulated in the arbitration agreement.

USAA Savings Bank v. Michael Goff - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's confirmation of an arbitration award, finding that the arbitrator exceeded her authority by failing to conduct a required post-award review of punitive damages as stipulated in the arbitration agreement. The court denied the appellee's motion for sanctions.

Laurie Yokosh v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Disability Benefits Appeal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding Laurie Yokosh's application for Social Security disability benefits. The court reviewed the Administrative Law Judge's determination that Yokosh was not disabled between August 14, 2015, and August 31, 2017.

Sillah v. Social Security Administration - Civil Rights: Jobs

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Sillah v. Social Security Administration, concerning Civil Rights related to employment. Recent filings include motions for a temporary restraining order and opposition from the Social Security Administration.

Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Chancery Judgment on Non-Compete Clauses

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a Court of Chancery judgment that had dismissed an employer's attempt to enforce non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality clauses. The Supreme Court found that the lower court improperly drew inferences against the employer at the pleading stage, requiring a remand for further factual development.

Idaho DOI Urges Flood Risk Review and Flood Insurance Consideration

The Idaho Department of Insurance issued a notice reminding residents that March is Flood Awareness Month. The department urges Idahoans to review their flood risk, consider purchasing flood insurance as standard policies do not cover flood damage, and utilize resources from FEMA and the DOI.