Q.T. v S. O'F. - Quashing of District Court Safety Order

The High Court of Ireland dismissed an application seeking to quash a District Court safety order granted under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Justice Mary Rose Gearty held that the District Judge acted within proper bounds, rejecting claims of unfair hearing and pre-determined outcome. The complainant was confirmed to be an intimate partner despite her neighbor status, and the safety order remains in effect.

Marion Kane v Judge of the Circuit Court - Judicial Review Appeal

The Irish Court of Appeal partially reversed the High Court in Kane v Judge of the Circuit Court [2026] IECA 54, granting blind appellant Marion Kane leave to apply for judicial review on limited grounds. The Court held that Ms. Kane should have been granted an adjournment to prepare for her Circuit Court appeal after discharging her legal aid solicitors and counsel, rather than being forced to proceed unrepresented. The Court disagreed with the High Court's finding that no arguable grounds existed.

DPP v R.M. - Sexual Assault Convictions Appeal

The Irish Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of R.M. against his 2022 convictions for sexual assault and oral rape of a minor relative. The court rejected all three grounds of appeal concerning corroboration warnings, admissibility of disclosure evidence, and witness testimony. Record Number: 173/2022; Neutral Citation: [2026] IECA 50.

Court of Appeal, Lanigan v Twohig, 19th Mar

Court of Appeal, Lanigan v Twohig, 19th Mar

DEA Correction to EMS Agencies Registration Rule

The DEA issued a correction to rule document 2026-02288 originally published February 5, 2026. The correction fixes an error in 21 CFR § 1306.07 where amendatory instruction 15 incorrectly referenced paragraphs '(e)' and '(f)' instead of the correct '(g)' and '(h)'. This affects DEA-registered EMS agencies and other entities subject to DEA prescription recordkeeping requirements.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Chemical Manufacturing Area Source Amendments

The EPA finalized amendments to NESHAP for Chemical Manufacturing Area Source categories under CAA section 112(d)(6), establishing new LDAR requirements for equipment leaks and heat exchange systems in organic HAP service. The rule adds standards for pressure relief devices and pressure vessels, mandates electronic reporting via CEDRI for NOCS, performance tests, and periodic reports, and requires continuous performance testing of non-flare APCDs. The rule takes effect April 1, 2026. The EPA declined to finalize proposed EtO-related area source category standards at this time.

CPSC safety standard for gates and enclosures, comment deadline May 1

CPSC safety standard for gates and enclosures, comment deadline May 1

Repo Market Participant Lending Relationships and Net Positions

The Office of Financial Research published a brief analyzing participation in the U.S. repo market, examining lending relationships and quantifying outstanding repo positions by financial institution type. The analysis focuses on the NCCBR (non-centrally cleared bilateral repo) segment, identifying which participants act as net lenders versus net borrowers and visualizing two-way cash flows between broker-dealers, banks, and hedge funds.

Ground-based Modular Shelters for Ukraine Procurement

PFRU-2 (implemented by Chemonics) published a supply contract notice on UK Contracts Finder for ground-based primary modular shelters with installation and commissioning services for Ukraine. The contract is valued at £1, uses an open procedure above threshold, and is suitable for SMEs. Proposals are due by 16 April 2026 at 15:00 Kyiv time.

Attorney Discipline Decisions and Pending Cases

The Indiana Supreme Court published its latest listing of attorney disciplinary decisions and pending cases. The update includes 23 new or amended orders spanning cause numbers from 21S-DI-44 through 26S-DI-11, covering the period from February 2026 back to August 2025. Notable recent entries include disciplinary matters involving Robert S. Partenheimer, Timmy J. Brown, and Jeffrey C. Eggers.