OSHA Cites Contractor $60,242 Penalties After Worker Death

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited PCE Petroleum Contractors Enterprises Inc. for 12 serious violations following a worker's fatal exposure to toxic chemicals. The agency proposed $60,242 in penalties.

Colorado Domestic Exchange Program Establishment

Colorado Bill SB26-069 proposes the establishment of a domestic exchange program for high school seniors. The program would facilitate a two-week exchange, with students spending one week in another state and hosting students from another state. The bill is contingent on receiving $45,000 in gifts, grants, or donations by June 30, 2027.

Colorado Bill on Workforce Housing Tax Credit

Colorado's SB26-001 proposes amendments to workforce housing initiatives and the middle-income housing tax credit. The bill allows counties to appropriate funds for workforce housing and expands eligibility for the tax credit to transferees who do not own an interest in a qualified development. It also clarifies the definition of 'governmental capacity' for construction materials sales tax exemptions.

Colorado Bill: Sterilization Rights for Persons with Disabilities

Colorado Bill HB26-1040 proposes changes to the sterilization rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill aims to prohibit sterilization against a person's will, with exceptions for imminent threats to life or health, and repeals existing processes for court-ordered sterilization.

Colorado Bill Expands Livestock Fund Uses for Emerging Threats

Colorado Bill HB26-1067 renames and expands the uses of the Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund to include preparation for and response to emerging threats to livestock health. The bill was introduced for the 2026 Regular Session and concerns the agriculture sector.

Colorado Bill: Compensation for Native American Healing

Colorado Senate Bill 26-012 proposes to amend the Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act to allow enrolled members of federally recognized tribes to receive compensation for traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices. The bill is currently in the draft stage and under consideration by the state legislature.

Colorado Bill on Medical Marijuana Use in Health Facilities

Colorado's SB26-007 permits health facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana on-site. Facilities must develop guidelines for possession, usage, storage, and administration to ensure safety and compliance. The bill prohibits the state from mandating compliance as a licensing condition or if it conflicts with federal law or funding.

Colorado Water Projects Eligibility Lists Approved

Colorado's 2026 Regular Session has approved the water project revolving fund eligibility lists administered by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. This resolution concerns the general assembly's approval of these lists.

Colorado Bill Allows Electronic Vehicle Titles

Colorado HB26-1041 proposes to repeal the requirement for a paper certificate of title for vehicles, allowing for the use of electronic titles in all transactions. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties Bill

Colorado Bill HB26-1001 requires subject jurisdictions to allow residential development on qualifying properties owned by specific nonprofit organizations, school districts, or transit authorities starting December 31, 2027. The bill sets specific standards for height, density, and other development criteria, aiming to promote affordable housing.

Colorado Working Group for Incarcerated College Fund

Colorado Bill HB26-1093 proposed the creation of a working group to determine how to implement the College Opportunity Fund for incarcerated individuals. The bill required the working group to report findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026. The bill was introduced and subsequently postponed indefinitely.

Colorado Bill: Host Homes for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Colorado HB26-1147, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes new processes for host homes serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to establish risk criteria for service agency surveys and a statewide database for host home information. It also requires the Department of Public Health and Environment to utilize these criteria for prioritizing surveys and mandates public complaint forms and tracking processes.

Bill Prohibits Sale of Certain Rodenticides and Glue Traps

Colorado Bill SB26-062 proposes to prohibit the sale, distribution, and use of certain rodenticides and glue traps, with exceptions for public health emergencies. Professional pest control services would be required to prioritize integrated pest management strategies. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Bill on AI in Health Care Utilization Review

Colorado bill HB26-1139 proposes new requirements for the use of artificial intelligence in health care utilization review and mental health companion chatbots. The bill mandates that AI systems used for utilization review must consider individual patient circumstances and that denials be reviewed by a licensed clinician. It also defines and regulates mental health companion chatbots, prohibiting unauthorized practice of psychotherapy.

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.

M.L. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, M.L. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims and has been transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Thompson v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Thompson v. Meta Platforms, Inc., was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims under diversity jurisdiction. No specific summary of the case is currently available.

Ehrlich v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Ehrlich v. Meta Platforms, Inc., was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims and has been transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Forsthoff v Continental Casualty Company - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Forsthoff v. Continental Casualty Company, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves an insurance matter and was removed from Alameda Superior Court. The filing fee was $405.

Exelixis Inc. v. Smith - Contract Dispute

Exelixis Inc. filed a contract dispute case against Smith in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was removed from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, and filed on March 4, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

Sanchez v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Sanchez v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County Superior Court, with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC as the filing party.

McPhee v. Reinalt-Thomas Corporation - Civil Case Filing

The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation has filed a Notice of Removal in the case McPhee v. Reinalt-Thomas Corporation, case number 4:26-cv-01894, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was originally filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.

Harrington v. Albarran - Habeas Corpus Filing

A habeas corpus petition was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in the case of Harrington v. Albarran et al. The filing, dated March 4, 2026, concerns an alien detainee and includes a filing fee of $5.00.

S.R. v. US Bureau of Prisons - Civil Case

S.R. filed a civil case against the US Bureau of Prisons on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge. The filing fee was $405.

Morfin v. Chenega Global Protection - Civil Rights Jobs Case

A civil rights jobs case, Morfin v. Chenega Global Protection, LLC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01885, involves a complaint for damages.

Dillon et al v. Executive Office for Immigration Review et al - FOIA Case

A new civil case, Dillon et al v. Executive Office for Immigration Review et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Freedom of Information Act request and involves plaintiffs seeking information from immigration-related government agencies.

Triumph Labs Inc. v. Kimi Crush Limited - Trademark Infringement

Triumph Labs Inc. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Kimi Crush Limited in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on March 4, 2026, with case number 3:26-cv-01891. Initial filings include the complaint and proposed summons.

Abrams et al v. Walgreen Co. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Abrams et al v. Walgreen Co., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The defendant, Walgreen Co., filed a Notice of Removal from San Francisco County Superior Court.

Botros v. AGI Cargo, LLC et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, Botros v. AGI Cargo, LLC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The case number is 5:26-cv-01896 and is based on diversity jurisdiction with a nature of suit for Labor: Other.

Aussieker v. Bonneville International Corporation - TCPA Case Filing

A new Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case, Aussieker v. Bonneville International Corporation, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

BOTROS v. AGI CARGO, LLC et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, BOTROS v. AGI CARGO, LLC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and concerns labor law.

Justin v. Dish Delivering Innovation In Supportive Housing - Civil Rights

A civil rights case, Justin v. Dish Delivering Innovation In Supportive Housing, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint related to accommodations under federal question jurisdiction.

A.B. v. United States - Civil Complaint Filed

A civil case, A.B. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons), was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge. The case number is 3:26-cv-01886.

Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Fraud Case

A new civil case, Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01897, is based on diversity jurisdiction and alleges other fraud.

Nelson v. Shutterfly, LLC - TCPA Case Filing

A new Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case, Nelson v. Shutterfly, LLC, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves allegations related to TCPA violations.

Learmonth v. Jaguar Land Rover - Contract and Product Liability

A new civil case, Learmonth v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims related to contract and product liability, with Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filing a Notice of Removal from Santa Clara Superior Court.

E.M. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil case, E.M. v. United States of America et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves civil rights and names the United States as a defendant. The filing includes a complaint and a request to proceed under a pseudonym.

Dillon et al v. Van Der Hout LLP - Freedom of Information Act

A new civil case, Dillon et al v. Van Der Hout LLP, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on the Freedom of Information Act and names a law firm as the defendant.

Cole v. ByteDance, Ltd et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, Cole v. ByteDance, Ltd et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. A recent filing indicates the case has been transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Williams v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Williams v. Meta Platforms, Inc., was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims and has been transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Virginia AG Reminds Consumers of Data Privacy Rights Under VCDPA

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued a reminder to consumers about their data privacy rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). The notice highlights consumer rights such as data confirmation, correction, deletion, and opt-out options for targeted advertising and data sales.