NIST Report: Experimental Setup for Automated Vehicle Passenger Comfort Evaluation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a technical report detailing an experimental framework for evaluating passenger comfort in automated vehicles during braking. The report, NISTIR 8612, outlines a standardized test plan for assessing deceleration profiles and ride quality.

Evedesign: Accessible Biosequence Design Framework

NIST has published guidance on 'Evedesign,' a new open-source framework for biosequence design. The framework aims to make machine learning methods for protein engineering more accessible and interoperable for researchers, with an interactive web interface available.

US v. Concepcion - Cocaine Possession Intent to Distribute Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The court ruled that the district court did not err in refusing to instruct the jury on the lesser-included offense of simple possession, finding no rational jury could dispute the intent to distribute.

MassDEP Fines Hunter Plastics $23,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Hunter Plastics, Inc. $23,000 for hazardous waste violations, including illegal transportation and improper storage and labeling. The company has agreed to pay the penalty and correct the violations.

MassDEP Fines Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for Cleanup Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for violating oil and hazardous materials cleanup regulations. The penalty was issued with a Unilateral Administrative Order requiring the trust to comply with a new schedule for cleanup actions at a Springfield property.

Bernal Moving LLC Household Goods Permit Application

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has received a new household goods permit application from Bernal Moving & Delivery Service LLC. The application is currently pending review.

Pro Movers LLC - Insurance Action

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has initiated an insurance action against Pro Movers LLC (DBA Groovin Movin). The filing type is listed as 'Insurance Action' with a summary indicating a cancellation of permit for insurance. The case is currently pending.

Pacific Peak Solutions LLC charter certificate cancelled

Pacific Peak Solutions LLC charter certificate cancelled

Horace Cowan v. New Jersey Parole Board - Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled that the State Parole Board acted arbitrarily and capriciously in setting a 200-month future eligibility term (FET) for inmate Horace Cowan, significantly exceeding the presumptive 27-month term. The Court established a new standard for imposing extended FETs.

State of Tennessee v. Michael Sneed - Criminal Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment denying alternative sentencing for Michael Sneed, who was convicted of two counts of selling methamphetamine. The court upheld the sixteen-year sentence imposed by the trial court.