Construction Company Sued for Whistleblower Retaliation

The Department of Labor filed suit against Stone Hill Excavation LLC and its successor Split Rock Sand & Gravel in U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota for allegedly violating whistleblower protection provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. OSHA determined the company wrongfully terminated an employee two days after reporting a severe work-related injury involving second- and third-degree burns. The suit seeks reinstatement, back wages, and $100,000 in punitive damages.

Kawatachi v. Parrish - Certiorari Accepted

The Hawaii Supreme Court accepted the certiorari application in Kawatachi v. Parrish (SCWC-23-0000701). The case involves the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and concerns disputed security deposits exceeding $5 million. The matter will be scheduled for oral argument before the state's highest court.

Quach v. State - Certiorari Application Denied

The Hawaii Supreme Court rejected Toan Quach's application for writ of certiorari challenging his criminal conviction. The five-justice court (with Justice Ginoza dissenting) denied review without explanation. The certiorari denial means the Intermediate Court of Appeals decision stands and the criminal case proceeds to final resolution.

Botteh v. Eat Just, Inc. - Removal from State Court

Eat Just, Inc. filed a Notice of Removal on April 6, 2026, removing the civil case Botteh v. Eat Just, Inc. from the Superior Court of Alameda (Case No. 26CV172997) to the Northern District of California (Case No. 4:26-cv-02972). The removal transfers jurisdiction from state to federal court. The $405 filing fee was paid.

Removes notification requirement for Tamiflu, Relenza prescribing

The Northern Ireland Department of Health has amended regulations to remove the notification requirement for prescribing influenza antivirals Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza) under general medical services contracts. The amendment to Schedule 2 of the 2004 Regulations takes effect 1st May 2026, allowing year-round prescribing of these treatments when other specified conditions are met.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme Contribution Rates Amendment

The Department of Health (Northern Ireland) made Statutory Rules 2026 No. 73, amending the Firefighters' Pension Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 to introduce new tiered contribution rates effective 1st May 2026. The amendment replaces a single contribution rate with a graduated table based on pensionable pay bands ranging from 11.71% to 17.71%.

Cookstown 100 Road Race Authorisation

Northern Ireland Assembly issued Statutory Rule 2026/71 authorising the Cookstown 100 road race event. This local legislation permits the staging of the annual motorcycle road race, conferring necessary powers on organisers and relevant authorities.

Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay Employment and Earnings Amendment Regulations

The Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) has amended the Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 via S.R. 2026 No. 74. The amendments take effect on 6th April 2026 and modify provisions governing continuous employment calculation and normal weekly earnings computation for parental bereavement pay eligibility. Regulations 12-15 and 17 are omitted, while regulation 19 on normal weekly earnings is substantially revised.

Urizar-Mota v. US - Errata Corrections

The First Circuit issued errata correcting Urizar-Mota v. US (No. 25-1131), making formatting corrections to a previously issued opinion from March 27, 2026. Changes include punctuation fixes (SF 95 to SF-95), quotation mark adjustments, case number formatting, and minor word replacements. No changes to legal holdings or parties' substantive rights.

LAWTHENTICITY trademark renewal for legal services

The USPTO issued a trademark renewal notice for LAWTHENTICITY (Serial No. 87863704), covering legal advice and legal services. The trademark was originally filed on April 4, 2018, and has been renewed with next renewal deadline of April 2, 2026. This is a routine trademark maintenance record confirming continued registration status.