President António Costa's Weekly Schedule

The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for March 16-19, 2026. The schedule includes various meetings with international leaders and participation in the Tripartite Social Summit and the European Council meeting.

EU Council Forward Look: March 16-29, 2026

The Council of the EU has released a forward look detailing upcoming meetings and key discussion topics between March 16-29, 2026. Topics include foreign affairs, energy, environmental standards, and economic policy.

Media Advisory: Foreign Affairs Council Meeting

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative program, including discussions on Russia's war against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the EU Southern Neighbourhood.

Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing the availability of funds for the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. The program awards grants to community-based organizations to provide non-clinical suicide prevention services to eligible Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members.

CMS MAHA ELEVATE Model for Lifestyle and Value-Based Approaches

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting applications for the MAHA ELEVATE Model, a voluntary, three-year service delivery model testing whole-person functional or lifestyle medicine approaches. Up to 30 recipients will be selected to participate in two cohorts starting in 2026 and 2027.

Battery Materials Processing and Recycling Grant Programs

The National Energy Technology Laboratory has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Battery Materials Processing and Recycling Grant Programs, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and increase critical mineral production, with awards ranging from $100 million to $500 million.

NOAA Seeks Innovations for Algal Bloom Toxin Detection in Seafood

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for innovations in harmful algal bloom toxin detection in seafood. The funding opportunity aims to support projects with annual budgets between $100,000-$250,000, not to exceed $750,000 per project.

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Applications Open

The U.S. Mission to Tunisia has opened applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs are invited to submit proposals addressing key priorities, with a deadline of May 9th, 2026.

NOAA Seeks Proposals for Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for its Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) prevention program. Approximately $2.5 million is available for three to five projects focused on testing and developing technologies to prevent, control, or mitigate HABs. The solicitation prioritizes proposals for comprehensive testing of control technologies.

FY 2026 YSEALI Academic Fellows Program Opportunity

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to administer the FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program. This program will fund approximately eight institutes for undergraduate and recent graduate students from Southeast Asia, focusing on themes such as economic prosperity and natural resources.

National UI Convening Reimbursement Instructions

The Employment and Training Administration has issued reimbursement instructions for the 2026 National Unemployment Insurance Convening. State Workforce Agencies are eligible to apply for reimbursement for travel expenses related to the event.

NIC Cooperative Agreement for Restrictive Housing Training

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has announced a continuation of Cooperative Agreement award 25JD03GLV4 for managing restrictive housing populations. The award is for $186,000 and aims to enhance correctional agencies' capacity in developing and maintaining restrictive housing programs.

FY 2026 U.S. LEADS Program for Education, Manufacturing, AI

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program. This initiative aims to foster international collaboration and showcase U.S. expertise in manufacturing and AI.

DOE Announces $500 Million for Critical Materials Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $500 million to expand domestic critical mineral and materials processing and battery manufacturing and recycling. This funding aims to strengthen supply chains for defense, grid resilience, transportation, and manufacturing.

Alabama v. Grimes - Habeas Corpus for Capital Murder Bail Denial

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed by Mason John Grimes and Brooklyn Paige Grimes. The petitioners sought release on bail while awaiting trial for capital murder charges. The court found no error in the denial of bail.

Cynthia Gerhard v. Elkton Gerhard Jr. - Property Sale Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion regarding a property sale dispute. The court dismissed an appeal concerning a judgment authorizing the sale of property for division of proceeds. The case involves a dispute over ownership interests and a prior ejectment action.

Supreme Court of Alabama Opinion - Woodrow Carter v. Austin Moore et al.

The Supreme Court of Alabama granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, directing the circuit court to grant a motion for a change of venue in a case involving an insurance claim dispute. The court found that the defendant, a claims representative, was improperly sued in Dallas County when his work primarily occurred in Mobile County.

Tara Grall v. William Grall and G-Team, P.C. - Appeal Dismissal

The Supreme Court of Alabama dismissed two appeals filed by Tara Grall concerning a business dispute and the winding up of G-Team, P.C. The court found that the appeals were taken from interlocutory orders and a purported final judgment that did not meet the criteria for appellate review.

Tara Grall v. William Grall and G-Team, P.C. - Alabama Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama dismissed two appeals filed by Tara Grall concerning a business dispute and the winding up of G-Team, P.C. The court found the appeals to be interlocutory and dismissed them accordingly.

State v. Brooklyn Paige Grimes - Habeas Corpus Bail Denial

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed by Brooklyn Paige Grimes and Mason John Grimes. The petitioners sought bail while awaiting trial on a capital murder charge, but the court affirmed the denial of bail.

Michael Jerome Jennings v. City of Childersburg - Certified Question Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion answering a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama regarding the state's "stop and identify" statute. The court addressed whether officers can demand physical identification if a person provides an incomplete or unsatisfactory oral response.

Craig Ataide v. Selene Finance, LP - Civil Case Filing

A civil case has been filed against Selene Finance, LP, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-02226, was filed on March 13, 2026, with a basis in Diversity and concerning Real Property. The filing includes a complaint and summons.

Presidential Proclamation on Countering Cartel Criminal Activity

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation committing the United States and its allies to demolishing criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation outlines a strategy to coordinate efforts, deprive organizations of resources, and train partner nation militaries.

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Stealing $2 Million from Clients

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of Benjamin Tariri to 3-5 years in prison for embezzling nearly $2 million from eight clients. He was also ordered to pay $575,000 in restitution and seek treatment for his gambling addiction.

Humanitarian Assistance Exception Notification for Petroleum Products

The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released guidance and a notification form for 'relevant persons' to report the use of a humanitarian assistance exception related to petroleum products for Syria. This exception, under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, requires notification by the end of the calendar year in which activities take place.

PSE Wildfire Insurance Costs Filing with Washington Utilities Commission

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has filed proposed revisions with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to increase its revenue requirement by $23.4 million for wildfire prevention and insurance costs. This filing seeks to recover previously deferred wildfire insurance premiums and update forecasted expenses.

People v. Escareno - Appeal Dismissed

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four, has dismissed an appeal filed by Jorge Escareno. The court found that the postjudgment order regarding his petition for recall and resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1 was not appealable, as the statute allows the trial court to disregard such requests.

People v. Price - Postjudgment Order Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a postjudgment order resentencing Shantic Price under Senate Bill No. 483. The resentencing struck two one-year prior prison term enhancements, reducing his sentence from 52 years to life to 50 years to life, but upheld his firearm enhancement and prior strike convictions.

Doe v. Johnson - Court of Appeal Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued an order modifying its opinion in Doe v. Johnson. The court denied a petition for rehearing and a request for judicial notice, and also denied a request for publication of the opinion. There was no change in the judgment.

People v. Keene - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment for the People in the case of People v. Keene. The court addressed the defendant's contentions regarding resentencing, the imposition of an upper term for attempted murder, and the refusal to strike prior enhancements. The appeal concerned a judgment from the Superior Court of San Bernardino County.

Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The plaintiff, Regine Yu, sued Kaiser for age, race, gender, and disability discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The appellate court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings or the jury's verdict.

Ware v. Chasco - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Ware v. Chasco on March 13, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's order granting a special motion to strike the complaint under California's anti-SLAPP statute.

Niemann v. LVNV Funding CA6 - Consumer Debt Standing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of a consumer class action, ruling that the Fair Debt Buying Practices Act confers standing regardless of actual harm. The case involves LVNV Funding, LLC and alleged violations of the Act's notice requirements.

People v. Casique - Appeal of Resentencing Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed an order denying a defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's determination that the defendant was a major participant who acted with reckless indifference to human life.

People v. Anderson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in People v. Anderson, ruling that evidence obtained from a cell phone search without a warrant did not require suppression under the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA). The case involved a robbery where evidence from a deceased accomplice's phone implicated the defendants.

People v. Pacheco - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pacheco. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jose Manuel Pacheco for multiple forcible sexual offenses against minors but directed the correction of a discrepancy in the restitution fund fine amount noted in the abstract of judgment.

In re J.A. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.A. The appeal concerned a juvenile court's jurisdiction and disposition order related to child dependency allegations against the mother, Jacqueline A. The court affirmed the juvenile court's decision.

People v. Jaquez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Jaquez. The court affirmed the judgment against the defendant, who was convicted of eight counts of child sexual abuse and sentenced to 120 years in prison.

People v. Huntington - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's request for mental health diversion. The court found substantial evidence that the defendant posed an unreasonable risk of danger to public safety due to his criminal history and recent offenses.

People v. Santillan - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Santillan. The court affirmed the conviction but directed the trial court to modify the judgment to reflect a corrected presentence custody credit calculation.

People v. Avalos - Criminal Threat Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a defendant's upper-term sentence for making a criminal threat. The court found that despite potential trauma contributing to the offense, unchallenged aggravating circumstances supported the superior court's sentencing decision.

People v. Burnham - Criminal Appeal on Felony Murder Liability

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision denying a resentencing petition under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant was a major participant in a murder who acted with reckless indifference to human life, thus remaining liable under current felony murder rules. The appeal also addressed the admissibility of a hearsay statement regarding the shooter's identity.

People v. Wandick - Criminal Case Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Wandick. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding no error in the denial of the defendant's request to represent himself.

People v. Martinez - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a resentencing order for Santiago Martinez, Jr. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by denying a continuance to obtain necessary documents from the California Department of Corrections, prejudicing the defendant. The case is remanded for a new resentencing hearing.

In re O.F. - Juvenile Court Transfer Amenability

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile court's order to transfer a minor to criminal court. The decision was based on subsequent retroactive changes in law, specifically AB 2361 and SB 545, which altered the burden of proof and mandatory factors for determining amenability to rehabilitation.

People v. Boswell - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Boswell. The court is dismissing the appeal because a certificate of probable cause was not obtained from the trial court. The court also directed the correction of a clerical error on the abstract of judgment.

California DOJ Releases 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Annual Report

The California Department of Justice released its 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) annual report, detailing efforts to remove prohibited individuals and seize illegal firearms. The report highlights the removal of 10,746 prohibited individuals and the seizure of 1,437 firearms.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case Filing

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Mendenhall v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bruce Mendenhall for murder. The court found sufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction and upheld the admission of evidence from a search conducted in Tennessee. The opinion was issued on March 12, 2026.

State v. Shannon L. Bone - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Shannon L. Bone for armed robbery and her sentence of life without parole. The court held that the trial court did not err in admitting portions of Bone's interview where she offered to be a confidential informant and inquired about charge reduction, as these demonstrated consciousness of guilt.