PCPD Alerts on OpenClaw and Agentic AI Privacy Risks

The Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has issued an alert regarding the privacy and security risks associated with agentic AI, specifically mentioning OpenClaw. The PCPD reminds organizations and the public to implement adequate security measures when using such AI tools to prevent data breaches and cybersecurity threats.

AUSTRAC Website Updates for AML/CTF Reforms

AUSTRAC is updating its website starting March 30, 2026, to improve navigation and support for the implementation of AML/CTF reforms. These changes aim to make information easier to find for existing reporting entities and new tranche 2 entities.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, CAT Review

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part a petition for review in Sufiyan v. Bondi, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The court found the BIA erred by not determining if the petitioner would be eligible for asylum or withholding of removal absent the material support bar, which prevents individuals who provided material support to designated terrorist organizations from receiving such relief. The petition for review regarding Convention Against Torture relief was denied.

Appeals Court Decision: Jin v. City of New York

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of qualified immunity to NYPD officers in a false arrest case. The court found that officers had arguable probable cause to arrest Guo Hua Jin, overturning the district court's decision and dismissing the false arrest claim.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that the detective was entitled to qualified immunity, reversing the lower court's decision and remanding the case.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in a no-fault insurance benefits dispute. The court remanded the case for further proceedings after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny payment based on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Bondholders v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by bondholders against the Republic of Argentina for defaulted sovereign bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

Miller v. Lamanna - Race Discrimination and Retaliation Appeal

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's race discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion without considering the full record. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation Review

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing federal law classifying marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims against them regarding license applications.