Rafiq v. Bowers - Habeas Petition Granted in Part

The District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted in part Shamoon Rafiq's habeas petition challenging a BOP disciplinary hearing. The court denied the motion to dismiss and granted the petition on two of three claims, impacting the petitioner's good time credits.

California Fines TheBeadChest.com $17,000 for Excessive Lead

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has fined online retailer TheBeadChest.com $17,000 for selling jewelry with excessive lead levels. The retailer has agreed to stop selling non-compliant jewelry.

FDA Warning Letter to Premium Health Management

The FDA issued a warning letter to Premium Health Management Inc. for misbranding compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide products. The company's website made false or misleading claims about the products, suggesting they were compounded by Premium Health when they were not, and implying FDA approval or evaluation.

Correction to Federal Reserve Rules Regarding Delegation of Authority

The Federal Reserve System has issued a correction to its rules regarding the delegation of authority. This correction amends 12 CFR Part 265 and was published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2026.

Avian Influenza Detected in Domestic Flock

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a domestic flock in Dukes County. This marks the second domestic flock in Massachusetts to test positive this year. MDAR is advising poultry owners to implement strong biosecurity measures to prevent exposure.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, joined by 22 other states and two governors, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest round of tariffs. The lawsuit argues these tariffs, imposed without congressional approval, are illegal and increase costs for American consumers and businesses.

Fredis Ortez Reyes v. USCIS - Immigration Jurisdiction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a district court's decision, holding that courts do have jurisdiction to review immigration judge decisions based solely on statutory interpretation. The case involves a denial of a derivative asylee status petition based on a prior removal order.

US v. Manger Blackmon - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Manger Blackmon for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that any error in not having a jury determine the 'occasions' for prior violent felonies was harmless, upholding the mandatory minimum sentence.

US v. Jose Duran Garcia - Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Jose Duran Garcia's motion to suppress evidence. The court found that the search of the bus luggage compartment, based on a drug dog's alert, was lawful. Duran Garcia had pleaded guilty after his motion to suppress was denied.

United States v. Sergio Carrillo Murillo - Affirmation of Conviction

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Sergio Carrillo Murillo in a published opinion. This decision is the second appeal in his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 proceedings, addressing claims of ineffective assistance of counsel related to his guilty plea and potential deportation.