Colorado Bill: Exclude Cohabitation from Bigamy Elements

Colorado Senate Bill SB26-013 proposes to amend the state's criminal code by excluding cohabitation as an element of the offense of bigamy. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Expands Criminal Jurisdiction for Out-of-State Conduct

Colorado Bill HB26-1060, currently under consideration, proposes to expand criminal jurisdiction to include harms committed against individuals located in Colorado, regardless of the defendant's location. This clarification aims to address out-of-state conduct that results in in-state harm.

Colorado Bill Modifies Criminal Law and Sentencing for Trafficking Offenses

Colorado's SB26-075 modifies criminal law and sentencing for human trafficking and pimping offenses. The bill alters sentencing requirements, allows courts to consider the source of funds for bond determinations, and updates terminology for offenses involving commercial sexual activity with a child.

Harmonized Acupuncture v. MVAIC - No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, granting summary judgment to MVAIC and dismissing a provider's claim for assigned first-party no-fault benefits. The court found the provider failed to establish compliance with the statutory requirement of timely filing a notice of claim with MVAIC.

CMA Referral of Viking CCUS Development Fund Subsidy

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a request for advice from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) regarding a proposed subsidy for the Viking Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Development Fund. The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) will provide a report evaluating DESNZ's assessment of the subsidy's compliance with subsidy control requirements.

OCC Simplifies Bank Licensing for Institutions Under $30 Billion

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a final rule amending community bank licensing procedures. This rule simplifies the process for banks with assets under $30 billion, aiming to reduce regulatory burden. The amendments are effective April 3, 2026.

US v. Robles-Lopez - Sentencing Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence for Crystall Kareem Robles-Lopez, finding the District Court failed to properly analyze her eligibility for a reduced sentence based on her minor role in the offense. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Cruz Construction v. Beacon Communities - Contract Dispute and Discrimination

The First Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment for Beacon Communities in a case brought by Cruz Construction. Cruz alleged breach of contract and racial discrimination for being excluded from a housing redevelopment project bid. The court found insufficient evidence to support Cruz's claims.

Perruzzi v. Campbell Soup Company - Arbitration Dispute

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's decision in Perruzzi v. Campbell Soup Company. The case concerns whether independent distributors are exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation worker exemption. The appellate court's ruling will impact how arbitration agreements are applied to similar worker classifications.

Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico - Debtors' Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a lower court's decision in Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico. The court found merit in the debtors' appeal concerning predatory collection practices, potentially impacting how financial institutions handle loan modifications and foreclosures in Puerto Rico.