GAO Report on NNSA Nuclear Weapons Infrastructure Projects

A GAO report released February 26, 2026, highlights significant cost overruns and delays in the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) major construction projects. The report indicates cumulative cost overruns have risen to $4.8 billion and delays to 30 years as of June 2025, impacting the modernization of nuclear weapons infrastructure.

DOL Proposes Rescinding 2021 Rule on Contractor Status

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed rescinding its 2021 rule concerning employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposed rule seeks public comment before potentially reverting to previous interpretations of worker classification. The comment period closes on April 28, 2026.

The People v. Gonzalez - Published Opinion

The 5th Appellate District of California has published an opinion in the case of The People v. Gonzalez, case number F084952. The filing date for this opinion was September 14, 2022. This document represents a published judicial opinion.

Fisher v. Fisher - Published Opinion

The California 4th Appellate District Division 1 has published an opinion in the case of Fisher v. Fisher et al. The opinion was filed on March 1, 2024, under appellate case number D083806. This filing represents a new judicial decision in an ongoing legal matter.

People v. Morgan - Supreme Court Reviews Conviction and Resentencing

The California Supreme Court is reviewing a criminal conviction and resentencing in the case of People v. Morgan (S286493). The court will consider whether assault is a necessarily included lesser offense of resisting an executive officer by force or violence.

Joe Taylor Restoration, Inc. v. Michael Mays - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Joe Taylor Restoration, Inc. v. Michael Mays. The appeal concerned a nonfinal order from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Vincent Poole v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Vincent Poole v. State of Florida. The appeal concerned an order denying a rule 3.850 motion. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Cronkrite v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Jeffery P. Cronkrite v. State of Florida. The appeal, identified by docket number 5D2024-0549, concerned a 3.850 motion from the Circuit Court for Marion County.

Eddie Lee Shine, Jr. v. State of Florida

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Eddie Lee Shine, Jr. v. State of Florida. The case involves multiple felony drug charges and appeals related to the Circuit Court for Volusia County. The disposition was affirmed without known citations.

Roberts Jr v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Opinion

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision in Allen Roberts Jr v. State of Florida. The court's opinion, dated February 26, 2026, cites Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a) for the affirmation.

Jubert v. Jackson - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Jubert v. Jackson. The opinion, issued on February 26, 2026, provides no new legal precedent or significant procedural changes.

Dominique Wright v. State of Florida - Appellate Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Dominique Wright v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 4D2024-2349, concerned a case originating from Palm Beach County. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Jacovia Wolf v. Merrimac Plantation LP - Civil Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal, Fourth District, affirmed the lower court's decision in the civil case of Jacovia Wolf v. Merrimac Plantation LP. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed' with no brief filed by the appellee. The docket number for this appeal is 4D2025-1009.

Kolek v. State of Florida - Reversed Order of Restitution

The District Court of Appeal of Florida reversed an order of restitution issued by the County Court for Highlands County in the case of Eugene Andrew Kolek v. State of Florida. The appellate court agreed that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to issue the order while a plenary appeal was pending.

Okwor v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Emmanuel Okwor v. State of Florida. The ruling pertains to consolidated appeals with docket numbers 4D2024-2974, 4D2025-0482, and 4D2025-0660.

Fehervary v. Desoto Park Association, Inc. - Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Gizella Fehervary v. Desoto Park Association, Inc. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the original ruling. The case docket number is 4D2024-3329.

Yousuf Al-Khafaji v. Sarah Abed - Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of Yousuf Al-Khafaji v. Sarah Abed. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with the docket number 4D2025-1077. The opinion was issued on February 26, 2026.

O'Brien v. State of Florida - Appellate Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in O'Brien v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on February 26, 2026, with docket number 1D2024-2708. This ruling pertains to an appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County.

Michel v. University of Central Florida - Appeal Outcome

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the disposition in Michel v. University of Central Florida. The court's decision, dated February 26, 2026, pertains to an appeal from the Florida Commission on Human Relations. The docket number for this case is 1D2024-2562.

David Morris Howard v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of David Morris Howard v. State of Florida. The docket number for this appeal was 5D2025-2226.

Davis v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Davis v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the disposition, with no known citations or subsequent citations.

Hovan v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Hovan v. State of Florida. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed' for case number 5D2025-0795. This ruling pertains to a criminal matter originating from Seminole County.

Jessie v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Jessie v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 1D2025-1549, concerned a criminal matter. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Morancy-Calderon v. Calderon - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal, Fourth District, issued an opinion in the case of Morancy-Calderon v. Calderon. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with the opinion dated February 26, 2026.

Babcock v. State of Florida - Appellate Decision

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Babcock v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion, affirming the disposition without further comment. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Wakulla County.

State v. Martinez-Caraza - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State v. Martinez-Caraza. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Klickitat Superior Court.

Supreme Court of Washington Opinion: In re Recall of Clouse

The Supreme Court of Washington has issued its opinion in the case In re Recall of Clouse, with a file date of February 26, 2026. This opinion addresses a matter originating from the Thurston County Superior Court.

In re Recall of Lauser - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Washington issued an opinion in the case In re Recall of Lauser, with a file date of February 26, 2026. The opinion details the court's decision regarding a recall matter, with specific justices authoring majority opinions, concurrences, and dissents.

In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of: Ralph Howard Blakely

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Ralph Howard Blakely. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, with docket number 40545-1.

State v. Cordle - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Andrew Russell Cordle, with a file date of February 26, 2026. This document provides the official court opinion and related case information.

State v. Montes - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has filed an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Damaso Alejandro Montes. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and is not to be cited per GR 14.1(a). This document provides information about the case, including the docket number and counsel of record.

Alvarez v. Alvarez - Marriage Dissolution Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III has issued an opinion in the marriage dissolution case of In the Matter of the Marriage of Ramiro Alverez & Janet Alvarez. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, under docket number 40226-6.

Closner v. PeaceHealth - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division III issued an opinion in the case of Closner v. PeaceHealth, docket number 40991-1. The opinion was filed on February 26, 2026, and concerns an appeal from Clark Superior Court.

Labor proposes rule clarifying employee, contractor status

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors under federal wage and hour laws. This proposal would rescind the 2024 final rule and revert to an analysis similar to the one used in 2021, aiming to simplify compliance for employers and ensure worker protections.

DOL Cites Adonel Concrete for 9 Violations After Fatal Injury

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Adonel Concrete Corp. with nine serious violations following a fatal workplace injury. The company faces $58,604 in proposed penalties for inadequate machine guarding and other safety failures.

Colorado Firearms Background Check Operating Hours Bill

Colorado Bill HB26-1302 proposes to alter the operating hours for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Firearms InstaCheck Unit. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage of the legislative process.

Colorado Enacts Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act

Colorado has enacted the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, establishing a new framework for the transfer of assets by an assignor to an assignee for the benefit of creditors. The act outlines specific duties for assignors and assignees, including fiduciary responsibilities for the assignee and notification requirements for creditors.

Colorado Bill Modifies Election Laws

Colorado Bill HB26-1113, effective January 1, 2026, modifies the Uniform Election Code of 1992 and the Colorado Open Records Act. Key changes include updates to voter identification, registration processes for students, procedures for presidential and congressional vacancy elections, and ballot access requirements.

Colorado Bill: Bipartisan Election Judges for Mail Ballot Signature Verification

Colorado's HB26-1080 proposes requiring county clerks to use bipartisan election judge teams for mail ballot signature verification, replacing the current single-judge system. The Secretary of State would adopt rules for this new procedure. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill HB26-1137: Campaign Consultant Requirements

Colorado Bill HB26-1137 proposes new requirements for campaign consultants, including prohibitions against representing adverse interests or supporting opposing candidates without client consent. The bill allows for civil suits by aggrieved persons alleging violations.

Colorado Bill: Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services for Medicaid

Colorado Bill SB26-063 proposes new requirements for nonemergency medical transportation services for Medicaid members. The bill mandates that transportation brokers contract with at least five providers and allows Medicaid members to preapprove services and choose preferred providers.

Colorado Property Tax Administrative Procedures Bill

Colorado's SB26-046 modifies property tax administrative procedures, including deadlines for applications, appeals, and notices of valuation. The bill also adjusts thresholds for tax abatements and refunds and clarifies information transmission requirements for county assessors and boards of county commissioners. These changes are set to take effect for the 2026 regular session.

Colorado Bill Authorizing Local Vehicle ID Systems on Interstate Highways

Colorado Bill HB26-1071 proposes to amend current law to allow local governments, specifically cities and counties or municipalities, to place automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS) on interstate highways. This change would permit local entities to deploy such technology, which was previously restricted to state authority.

Colorado Bill Expands Voter Transparency for Ballot Measures

Colorado bill HB26-1084, introduced for the 2026 regular session, aims to enhance voter transparency regarding the funding of initiated statewide ballot measures. The bill mandates specific language in ballot titles and information booklets to disclose the projected impact on state expenditure program areas.

Colorado Bill Modifies Overtime Income Tax for 2026

Colorado Senate Bill 26-056 proposes to modify the state income tax on overtime compensation, applying the change only to the 2026 income tax year. The bill aims to alter how overtime compensation excluded from federal gross income is treated for state income tax purposes.

Colorado Youthful Offender System Updates

Colorado Bill HB26-1064 updates the state's youthful offender system by revising eligibility, emphasizing trauma-informed care, and expanding procedural protections for participants with disabilities. The bill also adds data reporting requirements for the Department of Corrections.

Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. (Case No. 3:26-cv-01682), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 26, 2026. The case involves a Notice of Removal from state court and includes initial scheduling orders.

SEC v. Fernando Passos - Fraud Enforcement Action

The SEC announced a final consent judgment against Fernando Passos, former executive vice president of IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A., for fraud. Passos is permanently enjoined from violating antifraud provisions, barred from serving as an officer or director of a public company, and ordered to pay a $500,000 civil penalty.

Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses SMG Dependency Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a dependency and neglect case concerning a child identified as S.M.G. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred in admitting certain exhibits, leading to the reversal of the adjudication and dispositional order. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment adjudicating children dependent and neglected. The father appealed, arguing non-compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, but the court found no reversible error. The case involved allegations of substance abuse and domestic violence.