Candace Lanette Sneed Reinstated to Practice Law

The Supreme Court of Georgia has ordered the reinstatement of Candace Lanette Sneed to the practice of law in the state. This decision follows the Court's review of a compliance notice submitted by the State Bar of Georgia, confirming that Ms. Sneed has met the conditions for reinstatement.

Clemons v. Chex Systems, Inc. - New Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Clemons v. Chex Systems, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 4:26-cv-02240, was filed on March 13, 2026, with a basis in Federal Question and concerning Consumer Credit.

NJ Scrap Tire Act Privacy Concerns

New Jersey's Scrap Tire Act, effective January 20, 2026, mandates electronic tracking of scrap tires, potentially conflicting with existing privacy laws. Businesses face criminal liability if tracking violates employee privacy statutes, creating a compliance paradox.

V8 in Chrome Vulnerable to Code Execution

CISA has added a vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 engine to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The vulnerability (CVE-2026-3910) allows remote code execution and requires federal agencies to patch by March 13, 2026.

Google Chrome Skia Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

CISA has added a known exploited vulnerability, CVE-2026-3909, affecting Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.75. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. Agencies are directed to apply mitigations by March 13, 2026.

State AGs Sue to Block Trump Administration Tariffs

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Connecticut AG William Tong, have joined a motion to block the Trump Administration's recent tariffs. The states argue the tariffs are illegal under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and seek a court order to halt their implementation, citing potential economic harm and increased costs for consumers and businesses.

Living Lands, LLC v. Harold Ward - Environmental Law Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Living Lands, LLC v. Harold Ward, dismissing claims related to West Virginia's environmental reclamation activities. The court found that the plaintiffs' claims were barred by claim preclusion or failed to state a claim under the Clean Water Act.

NAACP v. SC Juvenile Justice - Rehearing En Banc Granted

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a rehearing en banc in the case of NAACP v. SC Juvenile Justice. Parties are required to file additional copies of their briefs within 10 days, and the case is tentatively scheduled for oral argument.

Sheldon v. Allergan Sales - False Claims Act

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a False Claims Act case involving Allergan Sales, LLC. The decision clarifies the scienter requirement for liability under the Act, impacting how drug manufacturers report rebates and discounts to government programs like Medicaid.

Bolick v. Anderson - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed, vacated, and remanded Bolick v. Anderson. The court found that genuine issues of material fact preclude summary judgment on the plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claim regarding inhumane conditions of confinement against Kirkland officials, but agreed the Director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections could not be held liable.