American Express Natl. Bank v. Jenkins - Civ.R. 60(B) Relief Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals denied a motion for relief from judgment under Civ.R. 60(B) based on standing grounds. The court found that the original credit card issuer demonstrated standing and that the debtor's challenge constituted an improper collateral attack on the judgment.

State v. Myers - Consecutive Sentences Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld consecutive sentences imposed on Cory Thomas Myers, finding the trial court made the necessary findings under R.C. 2929.14(C)(4). The decision affirms the trial court's sentencing in two consolidated cases involving charges of gross sexual imposition, endangering children, and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.

State v. Upkins - Drug Possession and Fair Trial Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's drug possession convictions in State v. Upkins. The court found the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence and that any prosecutorial misconduct did not constitute plain error. The defendant also failed to demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Burch - Aggravated Arson Sentence Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and aggravated arson sentence of Michael Troy Burch. The court held that the trial court was not required to advise the defendant on potential sentence mergers and that the aggravated arson charges did not merge due to the risk to multiple victims. The amended sentencing order was deemed a permissible correction of a typographical error.

DEC Announces 2026 Exam Dates for Wildlife Licenses

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the 2026 online examination dates for individuals seeking licenses for falconry, wildlife rehabilitation, and leashed tracking dog handling. These exams will be offered online and free of charge to enhance accessibility for applicants.

EU State Aid: France Green Industry Tax Credit (C3IV)

The European Commission has published details regarding France's State Aid notification SA.120765, concerning a tax credit for investments in green industry (C3IV). This measure aims to support the development of clean technology production capacities within the EU.

EU Concentration Case M.12287 TPG Vitality Softbank Cambridge Mobile Telematics

The European Commission has published a notice regarding concentration case M.12287, involving TPG, Vitality, Softbank, and Cambridge Mobile Telematics. This case is a candidate for the simplified procedure.

TPG Vitality Softbank acquisition of Cambridge Mobile Telematics

The European Commission has published details regarding the proposed acquisition of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) by TPG, SoftBank Vision Fund, and Vitality Group International. This transaction involves the indirect acquisition of joint control over CMT.

EU Non-Opposition to Concentration: Bain Capital / MCJ

The European Commission has issued a notice regarding case M.12310, concerning the concentration between Bain Capital and MCJ. The Commission has decided not to oppose this concentration, indicating it does not raise competition concerns.

Slovenia notified State Aid for indirect ETS costs

The European Commission has received a notification from Slovenia regarding a State Aid scheme to compensate undertakings for indirect costs arising from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The scheme, estimated at EUR 78 million for 2025-2027, aims to mitigate the impact of ETS costs passed on in electricity prices.