Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that Article III's case-or-controversy requirement bars official-capacity claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against them in this context.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable. Aryeetey was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment.

Merger Review Filing Fee Adjustment

The Competition Bureau Canada has announced an adjustment to its merger review filing fee, increasing it from $88,690.45 to $90,198.19, effective April 1, 2026. This annual adjustment is in accordance with the Service Fees Act and supports the Bureau's merger review mandate.

OSFI Superintendent Discusses Bank Capital, AI, Fintech, and Housing Risks

OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge discussed the recalibration of bank capital frameworks, emphasizing a shift from broad tightening to disciplined fine-tuning. He highlighted the resilience of Canadian banks and OSFI's modernization efforts, including removing outdated guidance and focusing supervisory attention on key areas. The discussion also touched upon AI, fintech, and housing risks.

Court Judgments and Legal News Highlights

This update from the Singapore High Court Judgments feed includes a summary of a family law case where a prenup was upheld but asset division was adjusted. It also highlights a criminal law judgment and advertises upcoming legal professional workshops on financial statements and AI.

Consent Stay Order After Ship Arrest – The “Hong Chang Sheng”

The Singapore High Court has issued a consent stay order in the case of The 'Hong Chang Sheng'. This case highlights the importance of precise drafting in stay orders, particularly concerning carve-outs for claims such as wrongful arrest or detention. The ruling emphasizes the need for clarity in legal documentation within maritime disputes.

Prediction Markets and Capital Markets Regulation in Singapore

This article examines whether event-based contracts and prediction markets could fall under Singapore's capital markets regime, as regulated by the Securities and Futures Act 2001. It discusses the policy choices regulators face regarding the regulation of these evolving platforms.

Vishwanath Sonwane vs State of Maharashtra - Criminal Appeal

The Bombay High Court has issued a judgment in the criminal appeal case of Vishwanath Sonwane vs. The State of Maharashtra, dated March 13, 2026. The appeal challenges a conviction under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, resulting in a 7-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a fine.

Jivibai Karsan Bamania vs The Dy Collector Diu And Ors

The Bombay High Court has issued a judgment in the case of Jivibai Karsan Bamania vs. The Dy. Collector Diu and Ors. The ruling, dated March 16, 2026, concerns multiple writ petitions related to land and property disputes involving the Diu administration.

Marico Limited vs The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

The Bombay High Court has issued a rule in the writ petition filed by Marico Limited challenging reassessment proceedings initiated by the Income Tax Department. The challenge is based on grounds of change of opinion and reliance on audit wing opinions without factual error.