Danielle W. v. Bisignano - ALJ Decision Reversed and Remanded

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington reversed and remanded a decision by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the case of Danielle W. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security. The court's order indicates that the ALJ's prior decision was found to be in error and requires further review.

Fairbanks v. Salazar - Case Dismissed as Frivolous

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington dismissed the case of Fairbanks v. Salazar on March 3, 2026. The court found the plaintiff's complaint to be frivolous and untimely, leading to the dismissal of the case.

Apple King LLC v BNSF Railway Company - Property Ownership Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted in part BNSF Railway Company's motion for partial summary judgment in the case of Apple King, LLC v. BNSF Railway Company. The court also granted BNSF's motion to amend its reply memorandum.

Audit of OJP BJA Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Grants to Pennsylvania

The DOJ Inspector General has released an audit report concerning the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program grants awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The report, number 26-036, was posted on March 24, 2026.

BIS Imposes Administrative Penalty on Exyte Management GmbH

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed an administrative penalty on Exyte Management GmbH. This action stems from violations related to export control regulations. The specific details of the penalty and the violations are outlined in an accompanying order.

Latasha Rouse v. Matthew Fader - Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a case concerning alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The court found that the plaintiffs, servicemembers and their spouses, lacked standing to sue state officials as the alleged injuries were not traceable to the defendants' actions or omissions.

Hayward Industries v. BlueWorks Corporation - False Advertising Decision Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision against BlueWorks Corporation and its affiliated companies for false advertising and trademark infringement. The court upheld the admission of 'made in the USA' evidence and the directed verdict on alter ego liability, affirming a jury award of $4,900,000 in damages.

Asemani v. Director, Office of Detention & Removal - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the district court's dismissal of Billy G. Asemani's habeas corpus petition. The court found that Asemani, facing a final order of removal and an immigration detainer, was considered 'in custody' for the purposes of a § 2241 petition, reversing the lower court's finding of lack of jurisdiction.

IRS Form 1040-X Instructions Updated

The IRS has updated the instructions for Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. The updates clarify the effective date for burden estimates to October 1, 2025, and adjust the average cost per return to $230.

Peakstone Commerce Ltd v Rahman - Court of Appeal Decision

The England and Wales Court of Appeal has issued a decision in Peakstone Commerce Ltd v Rahman. The court dismissed the appellant's second appeal concerning unpaid rent for a commercial garage, upholding the lower court's findings and order for payment of arrears and costs.