US v. Fritz Lafontante - Sentence Reduction Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Fritz Lafontante's motion for compassionate release. The court found that Lafontante did not demonstrate extraordinary and compelling reasons for release, nor did he prove that the Section 3553(a) factors weighed in his favor or that he did not pose a danger to the community.

Alice Bruce v. U.S. Bank National Association - Court Opinion

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the dismissal of Alice and Roy Bruce's lawsuit against U.S. Bank National Association. The appellate court found that the district court erred in dismissing the case for lack of jurisdiction, remanding it for further proceedings.

O'Loughlin v. AESA Enterprises - Court Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case of O'Loughlin v. AESA Enterprises on March 19, 2026. The court affirmed the district court's grant of a motion in limine to exclude damages evidence, leading to the dismissal of the case. The court also addressed attorney fees awards.

Old Republic National Title v. Cap Fund 783 - Real Estate Escrow Dispute

The Utah Court of Appeals reviewed a dispute over escrowed real estate funds. The court reversed summary judgment for the escrow agent, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, on interpleader immunity grounds and vacated the award of attorney fees related to those claims. The court also reversed summary judgment on a tortious interference claim.

State v. Beltran-Perez - Criminal Double Jeopardy Appeal

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for robbery, ruling that the defendant's plea agreement in a federal case did not violate statutory double jeopardy principles. The court found that the state and federal charges stemmed from distinct criminal acts.

State v. Hart - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Steven Wallace Hart for dealing in material harmful to a minor. The court rejected Hart's argument that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to move for dismissal earlier, finding the statute of limitations did not bar the charges.

State v. Murphy - Utah Court of Appeals Opinion

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a magistrate's decision to not bind Shawn Phillip Murphy over for trial on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and sodomy on a child. The State appealed, arguing the magistrate misapplied the bindover standard, but the court disagreed, finding insufficient evidence for probable cause.

ECB Governing Council Policy Decisions and Opinions

The ECB Governing Council approved multiple policy decisions and opinions in March 2026. Key actions include approving the 2025 monitoring report on prohibitions of monetary financing, publishing a roadmap for Europe's tokenised finance initiative (Appia), and issuing several opinions on legislative proposals related to prudential supervision, emergency powers, AI, and digital frameworks.

HSE Seeks Chair for Science Quality and Assurance Group

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking applications for the Chair of its Science Quality and Assurance Group (SQAG). This role provides external assurance on the scientific, engineering, and analytical work underpinning HSE's decision-making. Applications are due by April 17, 2026.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices - March 17, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette for March 17, 2026, including notices regarding patent maintenance fees and trademark registration renewals. The notice details upcoming deadlines for paying maintenance fees for patents issued on March 7, 2023, and March 5, 2019, as well as trademark renewal requirements.