In re: L Children - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals is reviewing an appeal concerning the termination of parental rights for the L Children. The mother is appealing the Family Court's order, arguing that reasonable efforts were not made for reunification and that the court's best interests determination was flawed. The court will review the case based on the record and relevant legal authorities.

NIH Legislative Mandates for FY 2026 Funding

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a notice detailing legislative mandates that are in effect for FY 2026 funding, enacted via the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. These mandates impose specific limitations and conditions on the use of NIH grant, cooperative agreement, and contract awards.

NIH Fiscal Policies for FY 2026 Announced

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced its fiscal policies for Fiscal Year 2026, implementing the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The notice details funding levels, including a 1 percent increase to $47.5 billion, and outlines adjustments for non-competing continuation awards and NRSA stipends.

NRSA Stipends, Tuition, and Budgetary Levels for FY 2026

The NIH has issued a notice establishing stipend levels for fiscal year 2026 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA). This notice supersedes previous guidance and adjusts stipend amounts for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows, effective for awards made on or after October 1, 2025.

United States v. Eddie Lee Nailor, III - Felon in Possession of Firearm

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Eddie Lee Nailor, III, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nailor appealed his conviction, arguing the statute was unconstitutional. The court found no merit in his arguments.

United States v. Terrance Patterson - Criminal Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in United States v. Terrance Patterson, Docket No. 25-5252. The court declined to vacate Patterson's guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm, despite his argument for a competency hearing.

Danski v. Miniard - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Jordan Christopher Danski. The case, docketed as 25-1287, concerns a conviction related to a home invasion in Michigan. The court's opinion was filed on March 18, 2026.

Mark Bergens v. Diverse Concepts, LLC - Employment Discrimination

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Diverse Concepts, LLC, in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Mark Bergens. The court found Bergens failed to demonstrate his termination was pretextual.

In Re L L Gentry Minor - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order terminating parental rights for L. L. Gentry, a minor. The respondent challenged the best-interests determination, but the court found no clear error. The case involves allegations of child pornography and the termination of parental rights under state statutes.

In re C. C. M. Baskin Minor - Termination of Parental Rights

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order terminating parental rights for a minor, citing grounds including physical harm to a child and failure to provide proper care. The case involved a fatal car accident where the child was ejected due to lack of restraint.