People v. Quijano - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Maria Quijano under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Quijano ineligible for relief as a matter of law based on her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder with a special circumstance finding.

People v. Sims - Criminal Convictions Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed in part and modified a criminal judgment for Kyle Richard Sims. The court found the evidence insufficient for certain aggravating circumstances related to drug quantities but otherwise upheld the jury's verdicts. The judgment was modified regarding sentencing terms and conduct credits.

People v. Pollard - Felony Reckless Evation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pollard, concerning a felony reckless evasion charge. The court is reviewing whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the underlying traffic violations for the evasion charge.

Ofcom provisionally finds suicide forum in breach of Online Safety Act

Ofcom has provisionally found a provider of an online suicide forum in breach of the UK's Online Safety Act. The provider failed to conduct adequate risk assessments and implement proportionate measures to protect users from illegal content. Ofcom is considering sanctions, including potential fines or business disruption measures.

Medina Jimenez v. Tesla, Inc. - Notice of Removal

Tesla, Inc. has filed a Notice of Removal in the case Medina Jimenez v. Tesla, Inc., case number 3:26-cv-01727, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was originally filed in Alameda Superior Court and has been removed to federal court.

H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act of 2025 Hearing Announcement

The US House Committee on the Judiciary announced a hearing for H.R. 4638, the BOWOW Act of 2025, scheduled for March 3, 2026. The bill text and committee report are available for review.

H.R. 4638 BOWOW Act of 2025 - Immigration inadmissibility for harming law enforcement animals

H.R. 4638, the BOWOW Act of 2025, was introduced in the US House of Representatives. This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens inadmissible and deportable if convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement.

H.R. 1958 Deporting Fraudsters Act Hearing Announcement

The US House Committee on the Judiciary announced a hearing for H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will discuss the proposed legislation.

HR 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

The "Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026" (H.R. 1958) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits inadmissible and deportable. This bill was reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.

NCCI Loss Costs Accepted with 3.8% Decrease for Workers' Compensation

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has accepted the NCCI advisory loss cost filing, resulting in an average 3.8% decrease for workers' compensation insurance, effective July 1, 2026. Insurance companies writing workers' compensation in Texas must submit rate filings by June 1, 2026, using the new loss costs.