In re K.W. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re K.W. The appeal concerns the continuation of dependency jurisdiction and family maintenance services for a minor. The court affirmed the juvenile court's order.

People v. Clarke - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified a judgment in the case of People v. Clarke. The court amended the judgment to reflect the dismissal of two counts (unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon and public intoxication) as agreed upon in a prior plea agreement, aligning the official record with the terms of the negotiated settlement.

Minnesota Supreme Court Opinion on Civil Commitment Treatment

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the administration of involuntary intrusive treatments to civilly committed patients. The court held that the existing Price/Jarvis balancing test adequately addresses the statutory requirement for treatment necessary to preserve life or health.

Lockhart vs. Hennepin County - Tax Court Jurisdiction

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the tax court's decision in Lockhart vs. Hennepin County, ruling that the tax court had subject matter jurisdiction over property tax assessment disputes. The court found that the taxpayer's claims fell within the scope of Minnesota Statutes section 278.01, which provides the exclusive remedy for such matters.

CT Dept of Banking Removes Administrative Orders

The Connecticut Department of Banking has removed administrative orders for Set Forth, LLC and J. Davenport Advisors, LLC from its website. These removals indicate that the associated enforcement actions are concluded or no longer active on the public index.

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.