SKYX Group Inc. v. Foundation for Smoke-Free World - Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss SKYX Group Inc.'s complaint against the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim regarding the alleged misuse of their research proposal.

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP v. McLendon - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Eric C. McLendon in favor of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP for $178,200.10. The court found that the defendant failed to establish a meritorious defense to the summary judgment motion.

Matter of S.G. - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a Family Court order finding neglect for two children. The court found sufficient evidence of neglect based on a child's statement, caseworker testimony, and photographic evidence of a bruise.

Glowatz v. City of New York - Discrimination Lawsuit Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the dismissal of a discrimination complaint against the City of New York. While the court found the complaint was timely filed, it failed to state a cause of action for discrimination under state or city human rights laws.

People v. Lezama - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed an order adjudicating a defendant a level three sexually violent predicate sex offender. The court found that the lower court improperly assessed points for prior convictions, potentially reclassifying the defendant to a presumptive level two offender.

Arnold v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief Denial

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Kenneth George Arnold, who appealed his rape convictions. The court found no error in the lower court's decision regarding claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

J.U. v. US Bureau of Prisons - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, J.U. v. US Bureau of Prisons, was filed on March 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the U.S. Government and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The filing fee was $405.

FCA Speech on Payments Regulation and Consolidation

David Geale, FCA executive director, delivered a speech at the MoneyLIVE Summit on March 10, 2026, discussing the consolidation of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) into the FCA. The speech emphasized a joined-up approach to growth, innovation, and consumer protection, aiming to simplify engagement for firms.

Chippenham Farm Fined for Slurry Pollution

The Environment Agency has fined JD Spencer Farm Partnership £18,744 for two slurry pollution incidents that impacted the Bristol Avon river. The farm pleaded guilty to four offences related to illegal water discharge and failure to plan slurry spreading.

Bolitho Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Bolitho Limited. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.