Kealani Distribution v. FDA - Tobacco Control Act Rule Challenge

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision upholding the FDA's Final PMTA Rule. The court found that the FDA complied with the Regulatory Flexibility Act when promulgating the rule, which regulates new tobacco products. The ruling impacts manufacturers and trade associations representing small businesses in the vapor product industry.

Dentist Sentenced for Fraud, Unlicensed Practice, and Illegal Prescribing

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of Fritz Gabriel to five years in jail for practicing dentistry without a license, illegally prescribing controlled substances, and defrauding MassHealth of over $245,000. Gabriel was convicted on multiple felony counts and ordered to pay restitution.

EDPB Opinion on ABN AMRO Binding Corporate Rules

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued Opinion 06/2026 regarding the Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) of ABN AMRO. This opinion addresses the draft decision from the Dutch supervisory authority concerning these BCRs.

EDPB Opinion on Dutch Authority's Draft Decision for Arcadis Group

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued an opinion on a draft decision by the Dutch Data Protection Authority concerning Arcadis Group's Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). This opinion addresses the international transfer of data and the adequacy of the BCRs.

People v. Roeschen - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, has issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Roeschen. The court agreed with the parties to reverse one conviction and remand for resentencing.

People v. Medrano - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Conviction

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a motion to vacate a conviction for transportation of a controlled substance. The defendant argued he did not understand the immigration consequences of his plea. The court found the defendant failed to establish prejudice from any error in understanding.

People v. Vanderford - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Vanderford. The court affirmed the defendant's convictions for murder, robbery, burglary, and arson, except to strike one of the two multiple-murder special circumstances found true.

People v. Fonseca - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Fonseca. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 75 years to life. The appeal addresses issues including jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, and evidentiary rulings.

People v. Sylvester - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a resentencing decision in People v. Sylvester, holding that trial courts retain discretion to strike multiple sentencing enhancements. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision not to strike additional enhancements.

People v. Velazquezhuar - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, filed an opinion affirming a judgment against Omar Velazquezhuar, who was convicted of murdering his domestic partner. The court found no grounds for reversal regarding the admission of prior uncharged crimes evidence, jury instructions, or alleged jury coercion.