Lucas Ostolaza - Criminal Case Filing

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed recent documents in the criminal case against Lucas Ostolaza (Case Number 4:23-cr-00317-HSG-2). The latest filings include an order and a violation memorandum, with the last filing date noted as March 12, 2026.

Beltran v. VF Outdoor, LLC - Civil Case Filing

Martin Beltran has filed a civil class action complaint against VF Outdoor, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-02245, was filed on March 16, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

Gjovik v. Apple Inc. - Racketeer/Corrupt Organization Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a new case, Gjovik v. Apple Inc., filed on September 7, 2023, alleging violations under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Recent filings indicate ongoing discovery disputes and motions related to protective orders and confidentiality designations.

Caldwell v. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company - Case Management Conference Continued

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has continued a case management conference in Caldwell v. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company et al. An order signed on March 16, 2026, rescheduled the conference and set a new deadline for a joint case management statement.

MassDEP Awards $200,000 in Water Quality Monitoring Grants

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced $200,000 in grants to five watershed coalitions for water quality monitoring. The funding will support surface water monitoring efforts in various regions across the state, benefiting disadvantaged communities and aligning with federal Clean Water Act requirements.

AG Weiser Opposes HPE/Juniper Merger Settlement

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser led a coalition of state attorneys general in opposing the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises and Juniper Networks. The coalition argues the settlement was corrupted by improper influence at the Department of Justice and harms competition, urging the court to reject it under the Tunney Act.

HKMA Scam Alert Related to Banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and phishing attempts targeting bank customers. The alert specifically mentions OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and advises the public on how to protect themselves and report suspicious activity.

PHMSA Supplement to P-1800 Guidance

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has posted a supplement to its P-1800 document. This supplement provides additional information or clarification related to existing guidance for the transportation of hazardous materials.

DFARS Rule: Estonia Added as Qualifying Country

The Department of Defense has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Estonia as a qualifying country. This change impacts acquisition regulations related to procurements from this country.

DFARS: Independent Research and Development Expenses

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has issued a proposed rule concerning Independent Research and Development (IR&D) expenses under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). This proposed rule aims to update regulations related to how IR&D costs are treated in defense contracts.