US v. Jiminez - Sentence Affirmation for Felony Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment against William Jimenez, upholding his 105-month sentence for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court found no abuse of discretion in the imposed special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Granted

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Tax Court order that had granted summary judgment to Joseph Safdieh, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's race discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state court judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity lawsuits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims seeking injunctive or declaratory relief due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review filed by Luis Peña Garcia, who sought reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision, citing the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana.

Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision interprets an ambiguous ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Bugliotti v. Argentina - Bondholders Sue for Defaulted Sovereign Bond Payments

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a case where bondholders sued the Republic of Argentina for defaulted sovereign bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York law and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

OFAC Adds Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to SDN List

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. This action imposes sanctions on the entity and carries secondary sanctions risk under Executive Order 13224, as amended.

Garante Privacy Sanctions Aldilapp, Halts Non-Compliant Cameras

The Italian Garante Privacy has sanctioned Aldilapp and its distributors for non-compliant digital cemetery services, halting the use of non-compliant cameras. The authority also approved a delegation management platform and expressed global concerns regarding AI-generated intimate content.

HSE Reminds Employers of Health and Safety Duties for Home Workers

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that they have the same health and safety duties for home workers as for office-based staff. The guidance highlights key risk areas such as stress, mental health, and display screen equipment, and emphasizes that these responsibilities are legal duties, not optional.

Two companies and site manager prosecuted for asbestos disturbance

Two companies, Sohan Group Limited and Maize Metals Limited, and a site manager, Ali Raza Baig, have been prosecuted by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for large-scale asbestos disturbance at a demolition site. Fines totaling over £88,000 were issued, and the site manager received a suspended prison sentence and director disqualification.

State v. Freed - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to deny a defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea without a hearing. The appellate court found that the trial court abused its discretion and remanded the case for further proceedings.

State v. Bingle - Theft and Attempted Extortion Convictions Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the theft and attempted extortion convictions of Ryan T. Bingle. The court ruled that the offenses were not allied offenses of similar import, affirming the trial court's decision. The case involved threats made to establish ongoing coerced property surrender.

State v. Runyon - Sentencing Notification Error

The Ohio Court of Appeals found reversible error in the sentencing notification provided to the defendant in State v. Runyon. The court remanded the case for resentencing specifically to provide the defendant with mandatory statutory notifications regarding the indefinite nature of his sentence.

Anderson v. Bonnema - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Anderson v. Bonnema. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in dismissing the case with prejudice based on res judicata. The case involves a pro se appellant challenging the dismissal of his complaint.

State v. Griffis - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Twelfth Appellate District, has issued a decision in State v. Griffis. The court granted the motion of appellant's counsel to withdraw and dismissed the appeal as wholly frivolous, finding no prejudicial error in the trial court proceedings.

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.

EU Search Results for TPG

The European Commission's search portal returned no results for queries related to 'TPG'. This indicates a lack of specific documents or cases matching the search term within the EU's institutional databases.

State AGs Continue Live Nation Antitrust Case

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Colorado AG Phil Weiser, has announced their intention to continue pursuing their antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The states believe the recent settlement with the Department of Justice does not adequately address the harms caused by Live Nation's alleged monopolization of the live music industry.

Reliance Health and Home Physician Services, Inc. v. Wesco Insurance Company - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied a discretionary application in the case of Reliance Health and Home Physician Services, Inc. v. Wesco Insurance Company. The docket number for this case is A26D0348. This denial means the appellate court will not hear further arguments on the matter.

State v. Nikolai Chea - Interlocutory Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the State's interlocutory application to appeal an order suppressing identification evidence against Nikolai Chea. The dismissal was due to the State's failure to meet statutory requirements for such appeals, including timely filing and certification.

M.B. v. Henry County Board of Education - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a lower court's decision regarding a student disciplinary hearing for M. B. v. Henry County Board of Education. The court directed review by the Local Board concerning the timeliness of the disciplinary hearing under OCGA § 20-2-754 (b) (2).

Joseph P. Durham, Jr. v. Brandon Classon - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case Joseph P. Durham, Jr. v. Brandon Classon due to the appellant's failure to comply with docketing notices and court rules regarding the filing of an enumeration of errors and brief. The appeal is deemed abandoned.

Martin Canty v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Martin Canty, who was convicted in 2008 of aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to file a brief and enumeration of errors after his sentence was amended.

Maki v. State - Criminal Law

The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed a district court's decision denying a deferred sentence to Aaron R. Maki. The court found that a prior deferred sentence for a misdemeanor did not disqualify Maki from receiving a second deferred sentence for felony charges. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Parmarthi et al v. United States Citizenship And Immigration Services - Immigration Mandamus

A new civil case, Parmarthi et al v. United States Citizenship And Immigration Services, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names USCIS and other government officials as defendants. A procedural order for an immigration mandamus case was also filed.

Texas man sentenced to 90 months for $59.9M Medicare fraud conspiracy

Texas man sentenced to 90 months for $59.9M Medicare fraud conspiracy

Online Safety Act 2023 Exempt Services Amendment Regulations

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Online Safety Act 2023 (Exempt User-to-User and Search Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending Schedule 1 of the Online Safety Act 2023. These regulations, effective April 1, 2026, redefine which further education and training services in Wales are exempt from certain online safety regulations.

Human Trafficking Scotland Act 2015 Commencement Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. These regulations, effective February 1, 2027, mandate notifications regarding adult victims of human trafficking who have not consented to enter the National Referral Mechanism.

Domestic Abuse Protection Regulations 2026 Amendments

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Regulations 2026, amending several existing acts. These regulations, effective August 1, 2026, introduce specific provisions related to housing and court proceedings concerning domestic abuse victims and tenancy terminations.

Scottish Statutory Instrument Amends Voting Rules

A Scottish Statutory Instrument has been published that amends existing voting rules. The changes are set to take effect in 2027, impacting political organizations and government agencies involved in electoral processes.

Wales Regulations Amend Annual Returns for Social Care

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Annual Returns (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for annual returns in social care, introducing new requirements for restricted children's services and publication timelines.

Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 Consequential Amendments

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments and Transitory Provision) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend various existing acts and orders to align with the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022, with different provisions coming into force on April 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026.

Wales Waste Separation Rules Amended

The Welsh Ministers have amended the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023, effective April 6, 2026. These amendments remove the exemption for hospitals from certain waste separation duties and broaden the scope of recyclable waste streams, including small waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Scottish Languages Act 2025 Commencement Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Scottish Languages Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026, bringing specific sections of the Act into force on various dates throughout 2026 and 2027. These regulations appoint commencement dates for provisions related to linguistic significance in local government areas and support for Gaelic language institutions.

Wildlife Management Muirburn Scotland Act 2024 Commencement No 3

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force key provisions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. These regulations, effective July 1, 2026, specifically target the prohibition of glue traps, including their use, supply, and possession, along with associated enforcement powers.

Temporary 20mph Speed Limit on A737/A738 Kilwinning

The UK government has implemented a temporary 20mph speed limit on the A737/A738 in Kilwinning. This measure will be in effect from August 29, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

UK Statutory Instrument Restricts A78 Largs to 20mph

A UK statutory instrument has been issued to restrict the speed limit on the A78 Largs to 20mph. This instrument details the specific regulations and likely affects local road users and transportation entities operating in the area.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Set at £2.16 per Tonne

The Scottish Ministers have set the Scottish Aggregates Tax rate at £2.16 per tonne of taxable aggregate. These regulations, made on March 3, 2026, come into force on April 1, 2026, establishing the initial tax rate under the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Act 2024.

Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) Regulations 2026, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026. These regulations impose restrictions on flying in a specific area, likely for security or operational reasons.