Illinois EPA Offers $1.5M for Water Supply Energy Upgrades

The Illinois EPA is offering up to $1.5 million in grant funding for energy efficiency upgrades at public water supply facilities. Projects will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with applications due by May 4, 2026. This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

FINRA Seeks Comment on Modernizing Arbitration Rules

FINRA has issued a request for comment on modernizing its arbitration rules, guidance, and processes. The notice seeks input from interested parties to help shape future revisions aimed at improving fairness, efficiency, and transparency in the arbitration forum.

Church Minshull Marina Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application from Church Minshull Marina Limited. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application and informs the public about the consultation process for environmental permits.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application for waste, water, and mining operations submitted by Mr Jeffery and Mrs Alice Nicholson for a property in Berkhamsted, HP4 1LR. The notice advertises the application and outlines the public consultation process.

Environment Agency Stops Suspected Illegal Waste Activity

The Environment Agency has taken enforcement action against Blackpole Recycling Ltd in Worcester for suspected illegal waste activity. The agency issued suspension and restriction notices, seized cash, and is conducting wider investigations into waste crime.

Christopher Bates Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Christopher Bates for a site at CV7 7LB. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Ryan Franke v. Kenny Janes - Excessive Force Civil Rights Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's grant of summary judgment based on qualified immunity in a civil rights case alleging excessive force. The court found a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the necessity of the force used by Officer Kenny Janes against Ryan Franke.

United States v. Raul Robledo - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Raul Robledo for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The court found that the district court appropriately applied the Sentencing Guidelines and statutory factors in sentencing Robledo to 37 months in prison.

Scott Williams v. Addison Cmty. Schs. - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Scott Williams v. Addison Community Schools, vacating the district court's decision and remanding the case. The appeal concerns a constitutional tort claim under the Michigan constitution related to a school board president's removal.

Gun Owners of America v. Pamela Bondi - Attorney's Fees in Bump Stock Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on March 2, 2026, in Gun Owners of America v. Pamela Bondi, addressing attorney's fees for a challenge to the ATF's interpretation of bump stocks as machineguns. The court affirmed the district court's decision not to award fees, finding the ATF's position was substantially justified despite later Supreme Court rulings.