NDEP Workshop on NAC 519A Amendments for Mining Operations

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is hosting a workshop on March 24, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to NAC 519A.392 concerning payments into a fund for short-term fluid management at mining operations. The proposed changes aim to increase funding to ensure state management of process fluids in case of operator default.

CIHR Catalyst Grant: Reimagine acute care

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has launched a new Catalyst Grant opportunity focused on reimagining acute care. The program aims to foster collaboration and innovation in acute care research, with registration deadlines in June 2026 and application deadlines in July 2026.

iVascular Navitian Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the iVascular Navitian medical device due to a potential risk of material fragment loss from outer layer deterioration. The recall affects specific lot and serial numbers and is being managed by the manufacturer, Life Vascular Devices Biotech S.L.

Olympus HF Cable Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Olympus HF Cable (Model WA00014A) due to performance issues leading to insulation wear, corrosion, and failure. The recall follows 109 complaints, including 17 reports of minor burns, though no serious injuries were reported.

Huw Pill Speech: Scenario Analysis for Monetary Policy

Huw Pill, Chief Economist at the Bank of England, delivered a speech on March 24, 2026, discussing the use of scenario analysis to enhance the robustness of monetary policy. The speech emphasized the goal of achieving the 2% inflation target amidst global uncertainty and potential inflationary pressures.

Chong Lee v. Bradley Mlodzik - Habeas Corpus

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a habeas corpus petition. The court found that while the State of Wisconsin violated the petitioner's due process rights by failing to disclose and destroying evidence, the state appellate court did not act contrary to federal law in its remedy. The decision upholds the petitioner's conviction.

Steinhoff v. Malovrh - Excessive Force Claim to Jury

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's grant of qualified immunity for one officer in an excessive force claim. The court found that disputed facts regarding an M16 rifle striking the plaintiff's head require Steinhoff's Fourth Amendment claim to proceed to a jury.

Knapp v. Barclays - Securities Act of 1933 Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of claims against Barclays related to exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The court found that a reverse split of ETNs did not constitute a "sale" under the Securities Act of 1933, and investors failed to trace their post-split ETNs to a specific registration statement, thus affirming the dismissal of claims under Sections 11 and 12 of the Act.

Parker v. Alexander - NY Laws Preempt NYC Violence Protection Law

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has certified a question to the New York Court of Appeals regarding whether New York State laws (Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act) preempt a New York City law (Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law). This decision addresses conflicting district court rulings on revival windows for civil claims related to sexual and gender-based violence.

Leadenhall v Advantage Capital - Preliminary Injunction on Guarantor Assets

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's preliminary injunction freezing guarantor assets in a breach of contract case. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a lien or equitable interest in the guarantors' assets, as required by Supreme Court precedent.