Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Investigations on Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India. Alleged dumping margins range from 38.33% to 146.72% for China and 42.59% to 73.40% for India, with subsidy rates above de minimis for both countries.

FDA Proposes PMA Requirement for Blood Irradiators

The FDA has proposed a rule requiring premarket approval applications (PMA) for blood irradiators used to prevent metastasis in cancer patients. The agency is seeking public comments on its findings regarding the risks and benefits of these devices. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

FDA Proposes Classification of Blood Irradiators

The FDA has proposed a new rule to classify blood irradiator devices. Devices intended to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease would be class II, while those preventing metastasis would be class III. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

Abdisalam v. Strategic Delivery Solutions, LLC - Misclassification and Arbitration

The First Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a case involving alleged misclassification of couriers. The court found that the courier, who formed a separate LLC as required by the company, was not bound by the arbitration provision in the agreement between his LLC and the delivery company.

EPA Proposed Rule: Process to Become Qualified Conservation Program/External Party

The EPA is seeking public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration Notice outlining the process for organizations to become EPA Qualified Conservation Programs (QCP) or Qualified External Parties (QEP). The agency is also soliciting comments on a new Information Collection Request related to this process.

LS 690 v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, LS 690 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims, with a filing fee of $405.

Watsonville Enterprise, LP et al v. Noem et al - Immigration Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Watsonville Enterprise, LP et al v. Noem et al. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and was filed on March 17, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

McGregor v. Aguilera - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, McGregor v. Aguilera, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves a prisoner's condition of confinement and is based on federal question jurisdiction. The filing includes a complaint and a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.

Hall v. Kernan et al - Habeas Corpus Petition

A habeas corpus petition was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in the case of Hall v. Kernan et al. The petition was filed on March 17, 2026, and is related to a civil case basis of federal question.

G. 4715 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, G. 4715 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims against Uber and its subsidiaries.