White Coat Captioning LLC et al v. Twitter Inc. - Contract Dispute

A new civil case, White Coat Captioning LLC et al v. Twitter Inc., was filed on April 4, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a contract dispute and has a last filing date of January 28, 2026.

SFC Freezes $219 Million in Assets of Suspected KNT Share Manipulators

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has obtained a court order to freeze assets up to $219 million belonging to four individuals suspected of manipulating KNT shares. This action is part of a broader enforcement effort, including parallel criminal proceedings against three of the suspects.

AG Wilson Challenges DEI Quotas for Racial Discrimination

Attorney General Alan Wilson, joined by 17 other states, filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to the New Jersey State Bar Association's DEI quotas for its leadership board. The states argue that these quotas constitute unlawful racial discrimination, violating the First Amendment.

NRCS Rescinds Environmental Impact Statement Notice for Wood River Watershed

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is rescinding its Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Wood River Watershed project in Nebraska. The project has been terminated due to exceeding statutory acreage limits, making the EIS unnecessary.

NRCS Hydric Soils Database Selection Criteria Update

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing changes to the selection criteria for hydric soils used in the National Soil Information System (NASIS) Database. These updates, developed by the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils (NTCHS), will incorporate subaqueous soils into the hydric soils list, reflecting updated mapping and knowledge.

SEC Commissioner Peirce's Remarks on Investment Company Regulation

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered remarks at the Investment Company Institute's conference, discussing the growth of investment companies and advocating for smarter, less burdensome regulation. She emphasized that regulations should support firms serving investors well, rather than making compliance a miserable exercise.

Critical NetScaler ADC/Gateway Vulnerability Alert

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued an alert regarding critical vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. Users are strongly advised to update their systems immediately to mitigate risks of sensitive information disclosure and session compromise.

Marterious O'Neal v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief for Felony Murder

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reviewed a post-conviction relief filing by Marterious O'Neal, who was convicted of felony murder and other charges. The court affirmed the post-conviction court's judgment, finding that while appellate counsel failed to properly withdraw, O'Neal did not establish prejudice for his claims of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding a Rule 608 motion and the inclusion of a motion to suppress transcript on direct appeal.

James Lee Dennis v. State of Tennessee - Vehicular Homicide Sentencing Affirmation

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment sentencing James Lee Dennis to ten years for vehicular homicide by intoxication. The court also upheld the order for $113,700 in child maintenance restitution.

FCA Proposes Simplified Financial Advice Framework

The FCA is consulting on proposals to make it easier for firms to provide simplified financial advice to consumers. The changes aim to revitalize the advice sector by simplifying the suitability framework, clarifying existing flexibilities, and rebalancing suitability communications, while maintaining consumer protections.