Com. v. Frost, M. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the judgment of sentence for Mimi Ann Frost, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges including aggravated assault, corruption of minors, and unlawful restraint of a minor, stemming from the abuse of her six-year-old daughter. The court found no merit in her appeal.

Com. v. Kohl, L. - PA Superior Court Opinion

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Com. v. Kohl, L. The court affirmed the dismissal of the appellant's second PCRA petition, which was deemed untimely. The decision addresses the appellant's claims regarding ineffective assistance of counsel and the timeliness of his petition.

Maria J. Prkic v. Sezzle, Inc. - Objection to Status Conference

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado addressed an objection to a magistrate judge's order setting a status conference in the case of Maria J. Prkic v. Sezzle, Inc. The court overruled the plaintiff's objection, allowing the status conference to proceed.

D. Colorado: Order on Motion to Amend Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an order regarding a motion to amend a complaint in a civil rights case. The court overruled the plaintiff's objections and adopted the Magistrate Judge's recommendation, granting in part and denying in part the motion to amend.

Oliver Batista v. Freedom Mortgage Corporation - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The District of Colorado issued an opinion accepting a Magistrate Judge's recommendation on a motion to dismiss in Oliver Batista v. Freedom Mortgage Corporation, et al. The court noted that no objections were filed by the parties within the specified timeframe.

Diana L. Farrah v. City County of Denver - Discrimination Claims

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted in part and denied in part the City County of Denver's motion to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit. The case involves claims of age and racial discrimination brought by a former employee.

Proposed Hunting Rules to Increase Antlerless Deer Harvest

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has proposed changes to hunting regulations aimed at increasing the harvest of antlerless deer. These proposals include modifications to the Deer Management Permit (DMP) process, allowing unlimited DMP transfers, and expanding the nine-day season for antlerless deer.

House Passes Three Bills

The House of Representatives passed three bills on March 17, 2026: H.R. 556 (Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act), H.R. 1958 (Deporting Fraudsters Act), and H.R. 4638 (BOWOW Act). The vote on ordering the previous question passed with 196 yeas and 192 nays.

Vote on Small Business Act Passes House

The House of Representatives passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act with a vote of 345 yeas to 41 nays. This action signifies legislative progress on a bill aimed at supporting small businesses and economic growth.

AG Brown Urges EPA to Rescind Environmental Enforcement Policy

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, leading a coalition of 12 other attorneys general, urged the EPA to rescind a Trump-era policy that weakens federal environmental enforcement. The coalition argues the 'Compliance First' memo discourages compliance and allows polluters to avoid accountability, disproportionately harming vulnerable communities.