Colorado Bill Exempts Auctioneers from Charitable Solicitation Rules

Colorado HB26-1025 exempts auctioneers from the registration, bonding, and reporting requirements of the "Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act" when providing services to a charitable organization. This exemption applies regardless of whether the auctioneer is paid or volunteers, provided they do not directly handle contributions.

Repeal of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

Colorado Bill HB26-1182 proposes to repeal the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee, implementing a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

ICE Houston Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Child Sex Offenders

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Houston announced the arrest of 414 criminal illegal aliens charged with or convicted of child sex offenses during President Trump's first year in office. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous administration, with the arrested individuals accounting for hundreds of child sex offenses and other crimes.

Hertzog v. Francisco - Custody Dispute Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's custody order granting primary physical custody to the mother and detailing requirements for the father to obtain unsupervised partial custody. The court found the trial court's decision to be supported by the record and free of legal error.

Com. v. Robinson - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision affirming the dismissal of Donnelle Robinson's second petition for Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) under docket numbers 1118 EDA 2025, 1119 EDA 2025, and 1120 EDA 2025. The appeal stems from orders entered on April 11, 2025, by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.

Com. v. Littles, K. - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Littles, K. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence imposed on Kevin Eugene Littles, Jr. for third-degree murder and robbery. The appeal challenged the discretionary aspects of his sentence.

Com. v. Harris - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the criminal appeal case of Commonwealth v. Harris. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence entered by the trial court. The appeal concerned charges including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, strangulation, burglary, and robbery.

Com. v. Francis, C. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a trial court's decision to exclude expert testimony from a forensic scientist in the case of Com. v. Francis. The Commonwealth argued the trial court erred in precluding the testimony regarding THC vape pen devices found during a traffic stop. The appellate court agreed, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Albert Dunkowski's PCRA petition but remanded for the sentencing court to consider his eligibility for Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI) credits. The court found that Dunkowski is entitled to relief on his newly raised claim regarding RRRI eligibility.

Pauletta v. Riverview Manor - Non-Precedential Court Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's order granting summary judgment to Riverview Manor Homeowners' Association in a dispute with unit owner Robert Pauletta. The case involved Pauletta's request to install a portable HVAC unit requiring an exterior vent, which was denied based on community covenants.