West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The West Virginia Supreme Court issued a memorandum decision affirming a circuit court's order terminating a mother's parental rights. The mother had appealed, arguing the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The court found the appeal lacked merit.

In re M.C. - Termination of Parental Rights Affirmed

The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's order terminating parental rights due to drug abuse and non-compliance with improvement plans. The mother appealed the termination and denial of post-termination visitation, but the court found no error in the circuit court's decision.

West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating parental rights for two children, P.O. and J.M. The court found that the mother's continued drug use and noncompliance with services justified the termination, upholding the circuit court's decision.

CPUC Program Expands Wheelchair Accessible Rides

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has expanded its TNC Access for All Program to increase wheelchair accessible rides through app-based services. The program is funded by a 10-cent fee on participating rides and aims to improve availability and reduce wait times for individuals with disabilities.

CA CPUC Utility Filings and Proposed Decisions

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has published new utility filings from the week of March 16-20, 2026. These include proposed decisions on compensation and rate applications, as well as new complaints and applications impacting California's utility services and consumers.

AG Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil Hazardous Materials Preemption Request

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 17 other attorneys general in opposing ExxonMobil's request to the PHMSA for a determination that federal law preempts state common law claims related to hazardous materials transportation. The coalition argues this would undermine state authority and residents' rights to seek compensation for injuries.

AG Bonta Urges Congress to Halt Government Mass Surveillance

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 17 other state AGs, urged Congress to stop federal agencies' mass surveillance of Americans using commercially purchased data and AI tools. The letter calls for closing the data-broker loophole, requiring warrants for data access, and establishing transparency standards.

USPTO Trademark Renewal for EYEGUARDIAN

The USPTO has renewed the trademark EYEGUARDIAN (TM87434511), originally filed on May 3, 2017. This renewal pertains to medical eye covers used for protective purposes during medical procedures. The renewal is effective March 20, 2026.

USPTO Trademark Renewal - AUTONOME for Intraocular Lenses

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has renewed the trademark 'AUTONOME' (TM87095485) for intraocular lenses and their delivery systems. The renewal was effective March 20, 2026.

USPTO Trademark Renewal - CNEURO Medical Apparatus

The USPTO has renewed the CNEURO trademark (TM87241009), which covers scientific research, software development, and medical apparatus for diagnostics and imaging. The renewal was effective March 20, 2026, and the original filing date was November 17, 2016.