FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu from UK financial services

The FCA has banned Kasim Garipoglu from working in UK financial services due to a lack of honesty and integrity. Garipoglu demonstrated a disregard for regulatory requirements, undermined AML controls, and provided false information to regulators.

Liverpool Waste Investigation: Second Arrest, HGV and Excavator Seized

The Environment Agency, Joint Unit for Waste Crime, and Merseyside Police have made a second arrest in an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool. An HGV and an excavator have been seized as part of the ongoing operation.

Virginia Health District Confirms Three Rabid Animals

The Central Virginia Health District confirmed three rabid animals (one raccoon, two skunks) between March 6-9, 2026, with potential contact with dogs. The notice reminds residents of Virginia's rabies vaccination laws for pets and advises on avoiding wild animals.

State v. Horn - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals filed an opinion in State v. Horn on March 12, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction of Michael Anthony Horn for failure to respond to an officer's signal to stop, rejecting his arguments regarding identification testimony and ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Rodriguez - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Enrique Rey Rodriguez for aggravated burglary and theft. The court found no merit in Rodriguez's arguments regarding ineffective assistance of counsel and inaccuracies in his presentence investigation report.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Legal Opinion and Sanctions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn., addressing misconduct by the plaintiff's attorneys. The court imposed sanctions on attorneys Van Irion and Russ Egli for misrepresenting the record, citing non-existent cases, and misstating case law in their briefing.

United States v. Austin David Stafford - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision in United States v. Austin David Stafford, upholding his convictions for producing child pornography. The court rejected Stafford's arguments regarding the factual basis for his guilty pleas and the district court's jurisdiction.

United States v. John Lohden, Jr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Dayton Peterson and John Lohden, Jr. The defendants were convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and impersonating an officer, with sentences of 30 and 39 years respectively. The court rejected their numerous arguments on appeal.

EMCO Corp. v. Armor Machine & Mfg. Ltd. - Contract Dispute

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of EMCO Corp. v. Armor Machine & Mfg. Ltd. The court addressed a contract dispute concerning the purchase of a custom machine, focusing on delivery delays and contract cancellation. The ruling affirmed the district court's findings.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of motions to recuse and the grant of sanctions against Glenn Whiting and his attorney in a case involving lawsuits stemming from the City of Athens, Tennessee's annual fireworks show. The court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's rulings.