Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule concerning airworthiness directives for Airbus Helicopters, specifically addressing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in the Landing Gear Actuation Control Unit (LACU). The comment period for this proposed rule closes on April 23, 2026.

Huggins v. Buchannan - Order Accepting Magistrate Judge's Recommendation

The District Court of Colorado accepted a Magistrate Judge's recommendation in Huggins v. Buchannan, denying the defendant's motion to dismiss. The court reviewed the recommendation without objection and found no clear error.

BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. - Motion to Dismiss

The District Court for the District of Colorado is considering a motion to dismiss filed by defendants XL Hybrids Inc. and Spruce Power Holding Corp. in the case BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. The court will rule on whether to dismiss the claims brought by plaintiff BMZ USA Inc. based on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

National Casualty Co. v. Ace American Insurance Co. - Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The US District Court for the District of Colorado denied National Casualty Company's motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Capacity Insurance Corporation. The case involves an underlying class action lawsuit concerning an apartment complex in Denver.

State AGs Secure Court Order to Restore FEMA Disaster Funding

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Washington, secured a court order compelling FEMA to restore billions in funding for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The order requires FEMA to reverse the program's termination and issue a new funding opportunity within 21 days.

Poacher Sentenced to 43.5 Months for Felonies

The Washington Attorney General's office secured a guilty plea and a 43.5-month prison sentence for Ronald Livermore, a prolific poacher convicted of seven felonies including illegal firearm possession and hunting. This sentence is reportedly the longest agreed recommendation for illegal hunting in nearly a decade.

Executive Order Combats Cybercrime and Fraud

President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat cybercrime and fraud targeting American citizens and businesses. The order directs a review of tools to fight transnational criminal organizations, prioritizes cybercrime prosecutions, and engages foreign governments on enforcement actions.

Computational Materials for Aviation Additive Manufacturing Qualification

NIST has published guidance on computational materials approaches for the qualification and certification of metal additive manufacturing in the aviation sector. This document, authored by researchers from NASA and other institutions, provides insights into process-intensive materials.

NIST Report on Challenges in Monitoring Deployed AI Systems

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report detailing challenges in monitoring deployed artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The report, based on practitioner workshops and literature review, identifies gaps and opportunities for innovation in post-deployment AI monitoring methodologies.

NY DEC Awards Over $677,000 in Smart Growth Grants

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has awarded over $677,000 in Smart Growth grants to seven projects in the Catskill region. These grants will support affordable housing, recreational access, and economic growth initiatives compatible with environmental protection.