Sandler v. Modernizing Medicine, Inc. - Arbitration Ruling

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration in Sandler v. Modernizing Medicine, Inc. The court held that the parties' arbitration agreement, including its delegation clause, was enforceable and not unconscionable, remanding the case for arbitration proceedings.

Fifth Circuit Opinion on Threats in Interstate Commerce

The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of an indictment against James Wesley Burger for transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The court found that a trial on the merits is necessary to evaluate the sufficiency of the government's evidence regarding whether Burger's statements on the Roblox platform constituted 'true threats'. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Fifth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Indictment for Transmitting Threats

The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of an indictment against James Wesley Burger for transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The court found that a trial on the merits was necessary to evaluate the sufficiency of the government's evidence regarding whether Burger's statements on the Roblox platform constituted 'true threats' unprotected by the First Amendment.

ADEQ Releases WOTUS Rule Comments and FY26 Strategic Plan Overview

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has published its comments on the proposed rule concerning the Updated Definition of Waters of the United States. Additionally, the agency has released an overview of its Fiscal Year 2026 Strategic Plan.

State PUC News: Rate Increase, ADA Rules, Fee Payments

The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued several announcements. These include opportunities for public comment on a water rate increase, information regarding 'Fix a Leak Week,' updated ADA accessibility filing requirements, and a reminder that utility inspection fee payments are due by April 1.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity registrations and exclusion data unavailable. The GSA has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users affected by the unavailability.

GSA: Annual Program Statement for U.S. Art Biennales Presentation

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has issued an Annual Program Statement for U.S. presentations at international art biennales. The program aims to advance international understanding of American values through art and foster global dialogue. Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply.

U.S. Architecture Biennales Program Statement

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has issued an Annual Program Statement for the U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales. This notice outlines opportunities for nonprofit organizations to advance international understanding of American architectural design and foster dialogue on global challenges.

NIJ Seeks Grants for Research on Violence Against Women

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for grant funding to conduct research and evaluation projects focused on reducing violence against women. The funding opportunity aims to support studies on various forms of violence, victim engagement with the justice system, and perpetrator accountability.

NEH Media Projects Grant Opportunity

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for its Media Projects program, offering grants for the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films. The program has an award maximum of $700,000 and a total program funding of $6,000,000, with applications closing on June 25, 2026.