Pension Fraud Alert: Impersonation Scams Rise

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a fraud alert urging the UK pensions industry to enhance security measures against impersonation scams. Analysis shows a rise in fraud targeting pension savers, with approximately £500,000 lost and £2.5 million at risk between 2021 and 2025.

Brandon Lamont French v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Brandon Lamont French's convictions for Invasion of Privacy. The court found that the State did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions. This decision impacts the specific case and may set precedent for similar evidentiary challenges in Indiana.

Damon D. Clark v. First Merchants Bank - Foreclosure Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's grant of summary judgment to First Merchants Bank in a foreclosure action against Damon D. Clark. The court found that Clark waived his appeal issues by not presenting them to the trial court and that the bank established a prima facie case for foreclosure.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights

A civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons), was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint and proposed summons. The case is assigned docket number 4:26-cv-02115.

Lower Duwamish Waterway Cleanup Public Comment Periods

The Washington State Department of Ecology has opened three public comment periods related to the Lower Duwamish Waterway cleanup. These periods cover the Jorgensen Forge site, the South Park Marina site, and a new consent decree for the overall waterway cleanup, with comment periods running through April 22, 2026.

CPUC Consumer Services Supervisor Profile: Heather Dunham

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published a profile of Heather Dunham, Consumer Services Supervisor in Los Angeles. The article highlights her role in managing consumer complaints regarding utility services and her efforts in staff training and de-escalation.

State AGs Oppose Trump Administration's No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 10 other State Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's "no-bond" immigration detention policy. The brief argues the policy violates due process and federal statutes by mandating indefinite detention without bond hearings for certain non-citizens.

ICO Fines Police Scotland £66,000 for Data Mishandling

The ICO has fined Police Scotland £66,000 and issued a reprimand for serious data mishandling. Failures included excessive mobile phone data extraction and unlawful disclosure of sensitive personal information to a third party, violating UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

B&L Tire Service v. New Jersey Turnpike Authority - Prequalification Protest

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed and remanded a decision by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority that rescinded Noll Brothers Inc.'s prequalification status for towing services. The court found the Authority's decision was not supported by substantial evidence in the record.

Dechert v. Totowa Board of Education - Employment Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to the Totowa Board of Education in a case brought by employee Stacie Dechert. The court found the opinion non-precedential.