Iristel Inc. complaint against Bell Canada regarding CO code routing delays dismissed

The CRTC dismissed Iristel Inc.'s complaint against Bell Canada regarding alleged anti-competitive delays in routing new central office (CO) codes. The Commission found insufficient evidence to establish that Bell Canada violated subsection 27(2) of the Telecommunications Act. While dismissing the complaint and declining to impose administrative monetary penalties, the CRTC directed Bell Canada to file a report by 1 October 2026 on measures to improve its trouble ticket resolution process.

CMS Hemp-Derived Products Beneficiary Engagement Incentive

CMS announced a new Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive (BEI) allowing participating Accountable Care Organizations in the ACO REACH and Enhancing Oncology Models to offer eligible hemp-derived products valued at up to $500 per year per beneficiary. Five ACOs have submitted implementation plans for CMS review, with approved participants able to begin offering the incentive starting April 1, 2026.

Roberts v. State - Felony Murder Appeal Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred Santavious Roberts' felony murder appeal to the Supreme Court of Georgia. Roberts pled guilty to felony murder and received a life sentence in November 2024. The transfer was ordered because the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases where a death sentence may be imposed, which includes felony murder convictions.

Desmond Camp v. State - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Desmond Camp in a criminal matter. The denial relates to lower court case numbers 25CR0733 and 26CR0023. This is a routine procedural ruling that does not address the merits of the underlying criminal case.

Wesley Payne v. Bassam Marooki - Negligence Dismissal

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed case A26A0742, Wesley Payne v. Bassam Marooki, a negligence action arising from a vehicle collision. The trial court had dismissed the case based on the plaintiff's willful failure to comply with discovery requirements under OCGA § 9-11-37, and procedural issues involving substitution of parties following the plaintiff's death.

Larson v. Larson - Divorce Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a direct appeal in a divorce case because the appellant failed to follow the mandatory discretionary review procedure under OCGA § 5-6-35. Case A26A0626, Jesse James Larson v. Shaina Ann Larson, was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Chick-Fil-A v. Matthew Gray - Interlocutory Appeal Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted an interlocutory appeal in Chick-Fil-A, Inc. v. Matthew Gray (Docket No. A26I0167). The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a Notice of Appeal. The Clerk of Superior Court is directed to transmit the record (Case No. CE2400985) to the Court of Appeals.

Anderson v. Anderson - Domestic Relations Appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Appeal No. A26A0704 (Marcus Anderson v. Donna Anderson) on April 1, 2026, concluding the case was not appropriate for discretionary review and that the application for discretionary appeal was improvidently granted. This routine procedural dismissal does not establish new precedent or impose obligations on regulated entities.

Reginald Harvey v. State - Criminal Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Reginald Harvey's discretionary application as untimely. The application was filed 70 days after the trial court's December 30, 2025 order denying his post-conviction motion to correct his sentence, exceeding the 30-day jurisdictional deadline under OCGA § 5-6-35(d). The court dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction without addressing the underlying merits of his recidivist sentencing challenge.

Wirth Forestry, LLC v. Heard County, Georgia - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted Wirth Forestry, LLC's discretionary application for appeal against Heard County, Georgia. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a Notice of Appeal. The Clerk of Superior Court is directed to include this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.