Supreme Court Vacates Judgment Due to Jurisdictional Defect

The Supreme Court vacated a judgment in Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist, ruling that the District Court lacked diversity jurisdiction when the case was removed from state court. The Fifth Circuit correctly reversed the lower court's decision, requiring the case to be remanded to state court.

DOJ OIG Audit of National Security Division Information Security Program

The DOJ Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report (26-029) concerning the National Security Division's information security management program for Fiscal Year 2025. The audit was conducted pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014. The report includes 5 recommendations.

DOJ Audit of FARA System Controls FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the National Security Division's security controls and its Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) system for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated February 24, 2026, identifies one recommendation.

State AGs Sue to Block Vaccine Schedule Overhaul

Attorney General William Tong, joined by 15 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's overhaul of the nation's childhood immunization schedule. The suit targets a CDC decision memo that removed seven childhood vaccines from the universally recommended list and challenges the replacement of the ACIP expert panel.

Florida AG Arrests Criminal, Reviews Biden Commutations

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Oscar Fowler, whose federal sentence was commuted by the Biden administration's autopen. The AG's office is reviewing all Biden autopen commutations affecting Florida to determine if state-level charges can be filed.

SEC Enforcement Manual Updates

The SEC's Division of Enforcement has updated its Enforcement Manual to enhance fairness, transparency, and efficiency in its investigative processes. Key changes include a uniform Wells process with a four-week submission period and guidance on simultaneous settlement and waiver consideration.

Spanish DPA Resolution on Voluntary Payment

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has issued a resolution initiating a sanctioning procedure against EMPRESA.1 for alleged data protection violations. The case involves a complaint regarding the improper acquisition and use of personal data for a contract. The resolution details the initial findings and the company's response.

CT Dept of Banking Administrative Orders and Settlements Updates

The Connecticut Department of Banking has added new administrative orders for Zions Debt Holdings, LLC, Carter, Christopher Thayne, Fuller, Brian Scott, and Omnipoint Management Solutions LLC, all dated February 10. An existing order's date was also updated.

California AG Sues Amazon for Price Fixing and Anticompetitive Conduct

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a request for a preliminary injunction against Amazon, alleging price fixing and anticompetitive conduct. The lawsuit claims Amazon bullied vendors to increase prices on competitor websites, harming consumers. A trial is scheduled for January 2027.

State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Vaccine Schedule Changes

California and 13 other state Attorneys General, led by AG Bonta, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's recent overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule. The suit also targets changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) appointments, seeking to declare both unlawful.