Commonwealth v. Nicholas Akerberg - Bomb Threat Charge Dismissed

The Massachusetts Superior Court granted defendant Nicholas Akerberg's Motion to Dismiss Indictment-026, which charged him with communicating a bomb threat at Woburn District Court in violation of G.L. c. 269, §14(c). The court found the evidence presented to the grand jury insufficient to support the charge. Docket No. 2581CR00277.

Commonwealth v. Robert Kawada - Criminal Charges Motion Ruling

The Massachusetts Superior Court issued a ruling on defendant's motion to dismiss in Commonwealth v. Robert Kawada (Docket No. 2481CR00395). The court dismissed Indictment-001 (attempted poisoning in violation of G.L. c. 265, § 28) but denied the motion to dismiss the qualifying domestic relationship allegation in Indictment-003. The defendant remains charged with assault and battery by dangerous weapon on a pregnant person and domestic assault and battery.

Suggs v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, affirmed the Circuit Court judgment in Joshua T. Suggs v. State of Florida. The appeal from Columbia County was affirmed per curiam, with Judges Kelsey, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurring. This is a routine appellate affirmance with no new obligations created.

Walker v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, affirmed the Circuit Court's decision in Walker v. State of Florida. Reginald A. Walker, proceeding pro se, appealed his conviction; the appellate court upheld the lower court ruling with all three judges concurring. No novel legal issues or new precedents were established.

Sneed v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, affirmed the lower court's judgment in the criminal case of Jerry J. Sneed v. State of Florida. The appeal (Docket No. 1D2024-1749) was decided per curiam with Judges Bilbrey, Kelsey, and Long concurring. This is a routine appellate affirmance with no new legal obligations or policy changes.

Settlement Preserves Whistleblower Rights to Report SEC Violations

Affinity Bancshares, Inc. and Affinity Bank, National Association filed a settlement agreement with former executive Clark Nelson as SEC EDGAR Exhibit 10.2. The agreement terminates a prior employment agreement, provides a settlement amount of $1,201,073, and explicitly preserves the executive's whistleblower rights to report SEC violations in connection with Fidelity Bank's acquisition of the company.

GRA Launches ITAS - Digital Tax Administration System

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) launched the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform to replace the existing GITMIS system and Taxpayer Portal. The pilot phase began at Kaneshie Taxpayer Service Centre and Accra West Area Office, with nationwide rollout planned. The system was delivered in approximately nine months, half the projected 18-month timeline.

IRS ruling substitute mortality tables pension plans

IRS ruling substitute mortality tables pension plans

Missouri awards $2.4M to Fisk water system

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.4 million in financial assistance to the city of Fisk for drinking water system improvements. The funding consists of a $1.8 million grant and a $603,000 loan through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The city will replace all 175 water meters with cellular automatic read systems, upgrade treatment facilities, and replace two existing wells with new shallow sand wells.

AG Challenges 154% Sewer Rate Hike for Robson Ranch Utility Customers

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed an application for rehearing with the Arizona Corporation Commission on March 31, 2026, challenging the Commission's March 4 decision approving a 154% sewer rate increase and 23% water rate increase for Robson Ranch residents. The AG argues the Commission violated its constitutional duty by approving rate increases without considering customer impact and by refusing to review documents from the November 2024 sale to a private equity firm.