Colorado Bill HB26-1134: Right to Counsel in Municipal Courts

Colorado Bill HB26-1134 aims to ensure municipal court defendants have the same right to counsel as state court defendants. The bill clarifies defense counsel's rights and prohibits flat-fee payment structures for indigent defense in municipalities prosecuting domestic violence cases. It also mandates open proceedings and prompt case resolution.

Colorado Bill Requires Baby Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms

Colorado Bill HB26-1130 requires buildings with public restrooms to install baby diaper changing stations by July 1, 2027. Building owners must ensure stations are safe, sanitary, and clearly signed, with exceptions for historic structures or accessibility conflicts.

Colorado Affordable Home Ownership Program Bill Update

Colorado bill SB26-040 proposes changes to the state's affordable home ownership program. Key amendments include clarifying income eligibility requirements for housing units and allowing modifications to monthly housing cost percentages under certain conditions. The bill also addresses local affordability mechanisms and potential rental of program units.

Colorado Bill Reduces Collective Bargaining Barriers

Colorado HB26-1005 proposes amendments to the "Labor Peace Act" to reduce barriers to collective bargaining negotiations. Key changes include clarifying mandatory subjects of bargaining and eliminating the requirement for a second election for union security agreements. The bill aims to promote good faith negotiations between employers and employees.

Commerce: L-lysine from China Antidumping Duty Investigation Preliminary Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty investigation of L-lysine from China. The investigation found weighted-average dumping margins ranging from 41.22% to 72.18% for various Chinese producers and exporters.

Commerce Final Affirmative Determination on Steel Bar from Algeria

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final affirmative determination in the antidumping duty investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria. The weighted-average dumping margin for Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria SPA and all-others is 127.32%. The International Trade Commission will make a concurrent injury determination.

National Consumer Protection Week Announced by DORA

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) announced its participation in National Consumer Protection Week, observed March 1-7, 2026. DORA and its nine divisions will highlight consumer awareness and education campaigns to inform Coloradans about available resources.

PlayOn Sports Fined $1.10M for Privacy Violations

The California Privacy Protection Agency has fined PlayOn Sports $1.10 million for privacy violations related to student data and targeted advertising. The company must also change its data collection and opt-out practices.

Avila v. Meta Platforms Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new product liability lawsuit, Avila v. Meta Platforms Inc., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury claims against Meta Platforms Inc. and other defendants.

Randolph v. Veev Group, Inc. et al - Labor: Other

A new civil case, Randolph v. Veev Group, Inc. et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda Superior Court and concerns Labor: Other. The initial filing fee was $405.

H. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, H. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims of personal injury and product liability against Uber Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates.

Roe CL 284 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Roe CL 284 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves claims of personal injury and product liability. The initial filings include a complaint and proposed summons.

Monterey Waterkeeper v. County of Santa Cruz - Environmental Matters

Monterey Waterkeeper has filed a complaint against the County of Santa Cruz in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 5:26-cv-01827, concerns environmental matters and was filed on March 3, 2026.

Pfister v. Costco Wholesale Corporation - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Pfister v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was removed from the Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County, by Costco Wholesale Corporation.

Drayden v. United States of America - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Drayden v. United States of America, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Craig M. Drayden against the United States of America. The filing fee was $405.

Tello Jr. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - Consumer Credit Case

Alvaro Tello, Jr. has filed a civil case against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 4:26-cv-01810, is based on federal question jurisdiction and concerns consumer credit.

C.G. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, C.G. v. United States of America et al., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against U.S. Government defendants and includes a motion to proceed under a pseudonym.

Y.B. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Y.B. v. United States of America et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01817, involves the U.S. Government as a defendant.

A. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Product Liability Lawsuit

A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Uber Technologies, Inc. The case, filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury. This filing initiates the legal process for the plaintiff against the defendant.

E.G. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, E.G. v. United States, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a U.S. Government defendant and is being handled under case number 4:26-cv-01825. The plaintiff, E.G., has requested to proceed under a pseudonym.

Mamaduru et al v. Edlow et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Mamaduru et al v. Edlow et al (Case Number: 5:26-cv-01820), was filed on March 3, 2026, against USCIS and Joseph B. Edlow. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and includes a complaint with exhibits related to Form I-526E and visa bulletins.

T.K. v. Lyft, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, T.K. v. Lyft, Inc., was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is a civil action based on diversity jurisdiction with a nature of suit for personal injury. A recent filing includes a conditional transfer order from an MDL.

K.S. v. Lyft Inc et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, K.S. v. Lyft Inc et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01833-RFL, was filed on March 3, 2026, under diversity jurisdiction.

Gutierrez et al v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company et al - ERISA Civil Case

A new civil case, Gutierrez et al v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed under ERISA against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Global Medical Response Inc.

Hernandez et al v. State Farm General Insurance Company - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Hernandez et al v. State Farm General Insurance Company, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 5:26-cv-01831 and the filing fee was $405.

Kapila v. Selene Finance LP et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Kapila v. Selene Finance LP et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01840, was filed on March 3, 2026, with a complaint related to real property.

United Flow Technologies et al v. Coholan - Defend Trade Secrets Act

A new civil case, United Flow Technologies Intermediate Holdco II, LLC et al v. Coholan, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016.

Kodali v. Edlow et al - Civil Immigration Case

A civil immigration case, Kodali v. Edlow et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a 'Other Immigration Actions' nature of suit and is brought against Joseph B. Edlow and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Tummalacherla v. Edlow et al - Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Tummalacherla v. Edlow et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' with the U.S. Government as a defendant. The initial filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

A.G. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case titled A.G. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, assigned number 4:26-cv-01835-YGR, involves a conditional transfer order for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

V. G. v. Lyft Inc et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, V. G. v. Lyft Inc et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. A related filing on February 25, 2026, conditionally transferred the case to the Northern District of California as part of MDL 3171 concerning Lyft, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation.

Andrade v. Attorney General of the State of California - Habeas Corpus

A new Habeas Corpus case, Andrade v. Attorney General of the State of California, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing docket number 3:26-cv-01814-RFL, involves a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Women in Construction Week Celebrates Achievements

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is celebrating Women in Construction Week, highlighting the achievements of women in the trades and encouraging future careers. The notice shares statistics on women in the construction workforce and their representation in workplace injuries.

FDA Guidance on Real-World Data for Medicine Safety Assessment

The FDA has issued final guidance on using real-world data for medicine safety assessments, replacing a previous draft and withdrawing an older guidance. This document provides principles for planning, designing, analyzing, and reporting non-interventional studies utilizing real-world data for drugs and biological products.

FDA Draft Guidance on 3-Year Exclusivity for Drug Products

The FDA has issued draft guidance to assist applicants requesting 3-year exclusivity for drug products. The guidance, available for public comment, clarifies the statutory and regulatory criteria for eligibility and provides recommendations on request content and format. This aims to support the Drug Competition Action Plan.

FDA Final Guidance on Post-Approval Safety Data Reporting

The FDA has issued final guidance on post-approval safety data reporting, updating standards for managing and reporting individual case safety reports. This guidance clarifies the use of new data sources and replaces previous versions from 2003 and a draft from March 2024.

State v. Lee - Murder Case Statements Admitted

The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed a trial court's decision to suppress incriminating statements made by a defendant, Michael Donnell Lee, charged with murder. The appellate court affirmed the suppression of statements under Miranda and Edwards but reversed the suppression under due process principles.

Hamilton v. State - Appeal of Felony Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia decided the case of Hamilton v. The State, concerning appeals of felony murder convictions stemming from a fatal shooting. The court affirmed the trial court's decisions regarding mistrial motions and evidence admission, upholding the convictions.

Mitchell v. The State - Murder and Knife Possession Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia decided Mitchell v. The State on March 3, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction of Johnson Bell Mitchell for malice murder and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony. The appeal addressed the trial court's refusal to consider a motion for immunity and an objection to a prosecutor's statement.

Medina v. State - Felony Murder and Assault Convictions Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder, aggravated assault, and firearm possession convictions of Terrance Medina. Medina appealed based on issues with jury instructions regarding self-defense and defense of habitation, ineffective assistance of counsel, and erroneous jury charges on prima facie cases. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings.

Robinson v. The State - Murder Conviction Appeal Denied

The Supreme Court of Georgia denied David Robinson's appeal of his malice murder conviction. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion for mistrial, finding the claim was not preserved for appellate review. Robinson was sentenced to life without parole.

Rogers v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed a murder conviction appeal for Ralph Rogers. The court addressed issues of insufficient evidence and self-defense claims, ultimately upholding the conviction and sentences.

Sanders v. The State - Appeal of Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia decided Sanders v. The State on March 3, 2026. Appellant Joshua Sanders appealed his convictions for malice murder and related offenses. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the motion for a new trial, finding the appellant's claims procedurally barred.

Small v. State - Malice Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Gregory Small's conviction for malice murder and other charges. Small argued his due process rights were violated due to a lack of formal arraignment and ineffective assistance of counsel. The court found no merit in these arguments and upheld the conviction and sentence.

Strong v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder conviction of Aaron Edward Strong for the fatal stabbing of Maurice Arnold and the stabbing of Deandre Arnold. Strong's appeal challenged the exclusion of text messages and prosecutorial remarks during closing arguments, among other issues. The court found no abuse of discretion and affirmed the trial court's rulings.

Jackson v. The State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia partially vacated and remanded a felony murder conviction for Quinta vius Jackson due to a sentencing error. While the evidence was found sufficient, the court identified an error in sentencing Jackson on both felony murder counts, requiring resentencing.

Woods v. State - Appeal of Malice Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the malice murder conviction of Maleik Woods for the shooting death of Francisco Zapata. Woods appealed his conviction, arguing the trial court erred in admitting evidence of other acts and in coercing a jury verdict. The court found no merit in his arguments and upheld the conviction.

Disciplinary Case Recommends Disbarment for Joseph William Cloud

The Supreme Court of Georgia is considering a recommendation for disbarment against attorney Joseph William Cloud. Cloud faces charges for misconduct and abandonment of clients, and has failed to participate in the disciplinary process, leading to a default judgment and a recommendation for the maximum sanction.

Georgia Supreme Court affirms denial of habeas corpus petition

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Exzavious Gibson, who was convicted of murder and armed robbery in 1990. The court found that Gibson failed to demonstrate an actual conflict of interest that adversely affected his trial counsel's performance.

Supreme Court of Georgia suspends lawyer Oksana Klymovych for one year

The Supreme Court of Georgia has suspended lawyer Oksana Klymovych for one year due to violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The court reversed a default judgment, remanding the case to address the merits of the allegations.