People v. Jones - Sexually Violent Offender Adjudication

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Jefferey Jones a level three sexually violent offender. The court found an extremely high risk of recidivism based on his criminal history and the nature of his offenses.

Tilipman v. Korban - Arbitration Award Appeal

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to vacate an arbitration award. The court deemed the appeal from an amended order as an appeal from the final judgment, addressing the merits of the case.

Estrella v. 20 Bruckner, LLC - Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in Estrella v. 20 Bruckner, LLC. The court granted defendants' motion to vacate a prior order striking their answer and set the matter for a compliance conference to schedule outstanding discovery.

Cárdenas v. Walgreens - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by Jerel Cárdenas against Walgreens. The court found that the plaintiff's allegations stated a claim under the rescue doctrine, and the primary assumption of risk doctrine was a fact-specific inquiry better suited for summary judgment.

People v. A.Y. - Criminal Possession and Robbery Convictions

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment concerning A.Y.'s convictions for criminal possession of a weapon and robbery. The court vacated certain surcharges and fees imposed at sentencing while otherwise affirming the convictions and sentence.

People v. Caruth - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a conviction for manslaughter in the first degree in the case of People v. Caruth. The court found that the suppression motion was properly denied, upholding the legality of the initial search.

Joyous JD Ltd. v. Yolanda Mgt. - Appellate Division Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying defendants' motion for leave to renew their motion to dismiss. The court found that the defendants failed to provide a reasonable justification for their previous omissions of translated documents.

People v. Scott-Manson - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment against Jeremy Scott-Manson, vacating his sentence and remanding for resentencing. The court affirmed his conviction for attempted assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.

Golden Ox Realty LLC v. Board of Mgrs. Condominium Inc. - Real Estate Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York has issued an opinion in the case of Golden Ox Realty LLC v. Board of Mgrs. of Colden Gardens Condominium Inc. The opinion was published on March 17, 2026, under citation 2026 NY Slip Op 01456. The docket number is currently unknown.

People v. Ioannidis - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for manslaughter and assault against Athanasios Ioannidis. The case involved an explosion caused by an unauthorized gas delivery system that resulted in fatalities and injuries.

State v. Garcia Guox - Sentencing Appeal for Patronizing Prostitution

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a trial court's sentencing decision for a patronizing prostitution conviction. The State argued the conviction should be a Class B felony, not a Class A misdemeanor, and the appellate court agreed, vacating the plea and remanding for further proceedings.

Vernon Lee Ivey v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Vernon Lee Ivey. Ivey argued ineffective assistance of counsel regarding his guilty plea and sentencing exposure. The court found no error in the lower court's decision.

Jehramyus v. Google LLC - Contract Dispute

A new civil case, Jehramyus v. Google LLC, was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a contract dispute and includes an order granting in part a motion to dismiss or transfer venue and denying a motion to remand.

National Groundwater Nitrogen Inventory and Heat Maps for England

The Environment Agency has published a national groundwater nitrogen inventory and heat maps for England. This research quantifies nitrogen at risk of leaching to groundwater annually from various sectors, supporting evidence-led regulation.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Knights Brown Construction

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Knights Brown Construction Ltd for a project at Weymouth Harbour Walls. This notice serves as an advertisement and public consultation for the application.

Acorn Norfolk Limited Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is consulting on an environmental permit application submitted by Acorn Norfolk Limited for operations at SY8 4AD. The public participation statement outlines the types of applications subject to consultation, and the deadline for comments is March 17, 2026.

VDH Lifts Potomac River Recreational Water Advisory

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted the recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, effective March 17, 2026. The advisory was initially issued due to a sewage spill and subsequent discharges, but water quality sampling now indicates acceptable bacteria levels.

FINRA 2026 Involvement and Election Process Overview

FINRA has published a notice outlining opportunities for member firms' associated persons and other interested parties to engage with FINRA's mission. The notice promotes various committees, working groups, and the FINRA Board of Governors, directing individuals to FINRA's Engagement Portal to submit an indication of interest.

FINRA: New Section 31 Fee Rate Effective April 4, 2026

FINRA has announced that the Section 31 fee rate for specified securities transactions will increase from $0.00 to $20.60 per million dollars, effective April 4, 2026. This change, mandated by the SEC, impacts transactions on exchanges and over-the-counter markets.

NIH Research Misconduct Findings Against Daniel Andrade

The NIH has issued findings of research misconduct against Daniel Andrade, Ph.D., for falsifying and fabricating data in grant applications for PHS funds. Administrative actions, including a three-year period of supervision, have been implemented.

NIH Notice: Expiration of AI in Healthcare Safety Funding Opportunity

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the funding opportunity PA-24-261, which focused on examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare safety. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientist Award (K08) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice that the Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) funding opportunity announcement (PA-22-232) has expired. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

Notice: Diagnostic Safety Grant PA-23-290 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-23-290, which supported research on improving diagnostic safety in ambulatory care. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13) Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of the Conference Grant Programs (R13) under Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-22-238. No further applications will be accepted for this program.

NIH Notice: Funding Opportunity PA-24-093 Expired Early

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of funding opportunity PA-24-093, which focused on systems-based approaches to improve patient and healthcare worker safety. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIDCD Seeks Input on Clinical Trial Support

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on how to strengthen its support for clinical trials. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by April 15, 2026, to help shape the future of NIDCD's clinical trial infrastructure.

Ashley County Health Unit Closure and Service Relocation

The Arkansas Department of Health has announced the temporary closure of the Ashley County Health Unit in Crossett due to storm damage. All services previously offered at the Crossett location have been relocated to the Ashley County Health Unit in Hamburg.

Pacific Hawaii Food Service LLC v. Yang - Motion to Reconsider Denial

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals denied a motion to reconsider its prior summary disposition order in the case of Pacific Hawaii Food Service LLC v. Yang. The court found no new points of law or fact were presented in the motion.

Marn v. McCully Associates - Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in Marn v. McCully Associates. The case involves an appeal from a circuit court's final judgment regarding lien claims. The opinion addresses challenges to prior orders concerning the priority and payment of liens.

Hawaii Horizon Properties LLC v. KD Acquisition, LLLP - Court Opinion

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a summary disposition order in Hawaii Horizon Properties LLC v. KD Acquisition, LLLP. The court affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration, finding the arbitration provision gave the plaintiff the option but did not require arbitration.

Marn v. McCully Associates - Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued a summary disposition order in the case of Marn v. McCully Associates. This order addresses appeals from final judgments and related orders entered by the Circuit Court of the First Circuit concerning partnership and corporate matters.

Bank of America, N.A. v. Fujikawa - Foreclosure Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued a summary disposition order in the foreclosure appeal case of Bank of America, N.A. v. Fujikawa. The court addressed appeals from orders and judgments related to a foreclosure complaint filed by Bank of America.

State v. Kaneakua - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case of State v. Kaneakua on March 17, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction of Krystale Sharyann Iwalani Kaneakua for second-degree arson, finding no merit in the appeal regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

Banca d'Italia: Macroeconomic Shocks and US Interest Rate Term Premium

The Bank of Italy has published a working paper (N. 1520) analyzing US macroeconomic factors influencing the bond term premium. The paper uses a new econometric model to identify key drivers of this premium, including uncertainty, inflation risk, and domestic demand shocks.

US Innovation Indicators Analysis (1950-2015)

The Bank of Italy has published a working paper analyzing US innovation indicators from 1950-2015. The study highlights the significant impact of federally funded, privately owned innovations on productivity and GDP growth, particularly those originating from universities and research centers funded by NIH and NSF.

Banca d'Italia: Labor Productivity and Effort in the Euro Area Business Cycle

The Bank of Italy has published Working Paper No. 1522, researching labor productivity and effort factors in the euro area business cycle between 1991 and 2019. The paper proposes a new theoretical model and analyzes its implications for macroeconomic data and inflation volatility.

Banca d'Italia: Monetary Policy Effects on Euro Area Housing Markets

The Bank of Italy has published a working paper analyzing the heterogeneous effects of ECB monetary policy on euro area housing markets. The paper examines factors like homeownership rates, variable-rate mortgages, and loan-to-value ratios, and assesses potential policy interventions.

Price Stickiness in Euro Area During Inflation Surge

The Bank of Italy has published a working paper (N. 1524) analyzing price stickiness in the euro area during the recent inflation surge. The paper uses a large dataset of consumer prices from 2021-2024 to examine price changes and their impact on inflation.

Inflation, Phillips Curve, and Monetary Policy in Euro Area

The Bank of Italy published Working Paper No. 1525, discussing inflation, the Phillips curve, and monetary policy effectiveness in the euro area. The paper analyzes how price flexibility impacts inflation sensitivity and monetary policy's ability to stabilize prices without significant economic costs.

United States v. Gulam Mukhdomi - Healthcare Fraud Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's imposition of $125,000 fines against physicians Gulam and Abida Mukhdomi. The court found that appellate waivers barred their challenges to the fines, and their Eighth Amendment claim also failed.

United States v. Tayseer Yousef - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Tayseer Yousef for interstate transportation of stolen goods and conspiracy. Yousef was sentenced to 109 months imprisonment for his role in a scheme to resell stolen cell phones obtained from armed robberies.

SEC Reinstatement Order for Accountant Daniel Urness, CPA

The SEC issued an order reinstating Daniel Urness, CPA, to practice before the Commission as an accountant. This follows a prior suspension order due to violations related to his role as CFO of Cavco Industries, Inc.

SEC bars Stuart Frost from investment adviser association

The SEC has instituted administrative proceedings against Stuart Frost, barring him from associating with investment advisers. This action follows a civil judgment finding Frost violated the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by defrauding investors of over $14 million through undisclosed fees.

SEC Publishes Data on Offerings, Advisors, Agents, Swap Dealers

The SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis has published a report on security-based swap dealers and updated data visualizations for various market activities in 2025. The updates include statistics on IPOs, registered offerings, municipal advisors, and swap dealers, aiming to increase transparency for investors and issuers.

SEC Clarifies Securities Laws for Crypto Assets

The SEC, joined by the CFTC, issued an interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets. The guidance provides a token taxonomy and addresses how crypto assets may become subject to or cease to be subject to investment contracts, impacting various crypto transactions.

Proposed Eye Impairment Letter CA-1305

The Workers' Compensation Programs Office (WCPO) has issued a proposed eye impairment letter (CA-1305) for public comment. This proposal aims to update the guidelines for evaluating eye impairments in workers' compensation claims.

Longshore Act Financial Obligations - Proposed Information Collection

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to securing financial obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The comment period closes on May 5, 2026.

Proposed Extension for Compensation Claim Reports Comment Period

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on proposed collections of information related to compensation claim reports. The comment period is extended, with all comments due by April 6, 2026.

FCC Notice for OMB Review of Information Collection Activities

The FCC has issued a notice and request for comments regarding an information collection activity related to the Connect America Fund-Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) Voluntary Location Adjustment Process. The agency is seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential reductions for small businesses.

FCC Proposes Modernizing Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services

The FCC has proposed new rules to modernize telecommunications relay services (TRS), including the use of automatic speech recognition and advanced text-to-speech technologies. The proposal seeks comment on various aspects of IP Relay and Video Relay Service (VRS) to better serve persons with disabilities.