Montgomery v. Best Buy Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of William Montgomery's claims against Best Buy Stores L.P. and Iron Spear Protection Group LLC. The appeals court remanded the case with directions to reinstate the complaint, finding the dismissal for failure to file returns of service was premature.

Peo v. Barrientos - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a postconviction motion filed by Enrique Augustin Barrientos. The appeal concerned claims of ineffective assistance of plea counsel following a guilty plea to sexual assault on a child.

Russell v. Dept of Local Affairs - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a State Personnel Board decision denying a discretionary hearing to Ebony Russell, an employee of the Department of Local Affairs. The case involved Russell's concerns about contractor bonding and insurance for housing projects funded by state and federal sources.

Emery v. Khumo Developments - Forcible Entry and Detainer Action

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment in a forcible entry and detainer action, ruling in favor of Khumo Developments LLC. The court found that Kendal R. Emery unlawfully detained the property after a foreclosure sale. The opinion addresses Emery's procedural arguments on appeal.

CMA assessing Aldi/Lidl for Large Grocery Retailer designation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is assessing whether Aldi and Lidl meet the criteria to be designated as Large Grocery Retailers under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010. The CMA has launched an Invitation to Comment, which closes on April 13, 2026.

FDA Guidance on Medical Devices for Weight Loss

The FDA has issued guidance for medical devices intended for weight loss, outlining recommendations for non-clinical testing and clinical study design to support premarket submissions. This guidance aims to promote consistency and facilitate efficient review of submissions for devices related to weight loss, reduction, management, or obesity treatment.

City of Milton v. Chang - Municipal Liability for Road Defects

The Georgia Supreme Court vacated lower court decisions in a lawsuit against the City of Milton, ruling that municipal immunity is not waived for road defect claims unless the defect is within the portion of the street intended for travel. The case involved a $32.5 million award to the parents of a man killed in a vehicle accident.

Gines v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the murder convictions and sentences for Jamel Kweisi Gines, Dontravious Mahone, and Michael Jamar Dawson. The convictions stem from a 2016 shooting death, and the appeals addressed numerous claims of error following a December 2018 trial. The court denied motions for new trial and upheld the jury's verdicts.

Georgia Supreme Court: Municipal Liability for Street Negligence

The Georgia Supreme Court clarified municipal liability for street negligence, vacating and remanding a $35 million judgment against the City of Milton. The court ruled that OCGA § 32-4-93(a) does not waive immunity for road defect claims, which must rely on OCGA § 36-33-1(b) if a ministerial duty is implicated.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Fee Schedules for FY 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. This proposal is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.