Commonwealth v. Gaddy - PCRA Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of Jerry R. Gaddy's Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition. The court found the petition to be untimely filed and Gaddy failed to establish an exception to the statutory time-bar. The original conviction dates back to 1976.

Com. v. Kirkland, K - Criminal Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in Commonwealth v. Kirkland, K. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the appellant's motion to suppress a firearm recovered during a traffic stop, upholding the judgment of sentence for carrying a firearm without a license and careless driving.

In the Int. of S.C. - Juvenile Delinquency Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania dismissed an appeal concerning a juvenile's out-of-home placement. The court found the appeal fell outside the scope of the relevant rule, which limits challenges to the fact of placement rather than the specific agency or institution.

Com. v. Dartoe, T. - Non-Precedential Superior Court Decision

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed an order granting Thomas Dartoe's petition for post-conviction relief, which had ordered his release from custody. The court found that Dartoe's untimely petition did not establish a newly discovered fact regarding his age at the time of the offense.

Cutchember v. State - Criminal Procedure Retroactivity

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the state's new law (CP § 1-211), which prohibits stops or searches based solely on the odor of cannabis, does not apply retroactively to incidents occurring before its July 1, 2023 effective date. This decision impacts the application of the exclusionary remedy for cannabis-related stops and searches conducted prior to the statute's enactment.

International Trade Commission - Violation of Section 337

The International Trade Commission has issued a final determination finding a violation of Section 337 concerning certain cameras, camera systems, and accessories. Remedial orders have been issued, and the investigation has been terminated.

Ferrovanadium from China and South Africa Determinations

The International Trade Commission has published a notice regarding the fourth review of determinations concerning ferrovanadium from China and South Africa. This notice is part of ongoing investigations related to trade practices.

International Trade Commission - Disposable ENDS Investigation

The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) devices and components thereof. This notice initiates the investigation, identified as Investigation No. 337-TA-1486, under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Certain Freight Rail Couplers from India: Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination

The International Trade Administration has issued a preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination concerning certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India. This notice aligns the final determination with the final antidumping duty determination.

OFAC Sanctions Rwanda's Military and Four Officials

On March 2, 2026, OFAC sanctioned Rwanda's Defence Force (RDF) and four senior officials for supporting the M23 armed group in the DRC. This action blocks their assets in the U.S. and prohibits transactions with U.S. persons. A general license allows for winding down existing dealings until April 1, 2026.