BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for Market Abuse Regulation Violation

BaFin has imposed an administrative fine of 180,000 euros on Schaeffler AG for violating the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal this decision.

Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc. - Other Fraud

A new civil case, Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc., was filed on January 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim of 'Other Fraud' and is assigned to Judge Trina L. Thompson.

Vidal v. State of Texas - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Andrew Thomas Vidal for continuous sexual abuse of a child. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings, including issues related to voir dire, closing arguments, evidence exclusion, and the designation of an outcry witness.

Maria Rodriguez v. the State of Texas - Reckless Aggravated Robbery Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for reckless aggravated robbery. The court ruled on the submission of a lesser-included offense and a defendant's theory of self-defense. The case involved a retail theft where an employee was injured.

Dunkelberg v. Chandler - Appeal Dismissed for Failure to Pay Clerk's Record

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, has dismissed the appeal in Dunkelberg v. Chandler due to the appellants' failure to pay for the clerk's record. The court had previously warned the appellants that non-payment by March 16, 2026, would result in dismissal.

Michael Lumpkins v. State of Texas - Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, has dismissed the criminal appeal of Michael Lumpkins in Docket No. 07-26-00003-CR. The dismissal is based on the trial court's findings that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue the appeal, following a prior remand to ascertain his intent.

Gonzales v. Texas - Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Osbaldo Gonzales for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The court addressed two issues raised by the appellant concerning a material variance between the indictment and proof, and ineffective assistance of counsel during the punishment phase.

Erick Kevin Beltran-Tovar v. State of Texas - Appeal Abated

The Texas Court of Appeals has abated and remanded the appeal of Erick Kevin Beltran-Tovar, who was convicted of sexual assault of a child. The court took this action because Appellant's appointed counsel failed to file the required appellate brief by the court's deadline.

A.C. and N.C. children case, docket 07-25-00337-CV, appeal abated

A.C. and N.C. children case, docket 07-25-00337-CV, appeal abated

KS Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts Joint Statement on IV Therapy Clinics

The Kansas Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts have issued a joint statement addressing concerns about patient safety and regulatory compliance in retail IV therapy clinics. The statement clarifies that IV therapy is a medical practice requiring licensed professionals and outlines the Boards' investigative and referral processes for complaints.