United States v. Austin David Stafford - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision in United States v. Austin David Stafford, upholding his convictions for producing child pornography. The court rejected Stafford's arguments regarding the factual basis for his guilty pleas and the district court's jurisdiction.

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn. - Legal Opinion and Sanctions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn., addressing misconduct by the plaintiff's attorneys. The court imposed sanctions on attorneys Van Irion and Russ Egli for misrepresenting the record, citing non-existent cases, and misstating case law in their briefing.

SEC Approves Amended Distribution Plan for Compass Minerals Disclosure Violations

The SEC has approved an amended distribution plan for Compass Minerals International, Inc. following disclosure violations. The amendment corrects a scrivener's error in the plan of allocation, ensuring fair distribution of the Fair Fund to harmed investors.

SEC v. Vanguard Group - Administrative Proceeding and Settlement

The SEC has issued a second extension order in the administrative proceeding against Vanguard Group, Inc. The Division of Enforcement has requested an extension until July 31, 2026, to submit a Proposed Plan of Distribution for a Fair Fund totaling $146.4 million, stemming from Vanguard's settlement of misleading statements regarding tax consequences to investors.

SEC v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. - Proposed Plan of Distribution

The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed plan of distribution for $15 million in civil penalties collected from Elanco Animal Health Inc. Elanco was fined for misleading revenue statements made between Q1 2019 and Q1 2020. The public has 30 days to comment on the distribution plan.

Export Licence Transmission Issue Resolved

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has confirmed that a transmission issue affecting export licences to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) has been resolved. Normal declarations can now resume.

Peterson v. Collins - Due Process in VA Physician Removal

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the removal of Dr. John Peterson from his position at the Veterans Administration. The court found that Peterson received adequate due process during the disciplinary proceedings.

Seventh Circuit Court Opinion on Sterigenics LLC Insurance Dispute

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the Sterigenics LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company case. The court certified a question of Illinois law regarding pollution exclusions in insurance policies to the Illinois Supreme Court, which has now provided an answer resolving the dispute.

Levian et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Levian et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, assigned number 3:26-cv-02236, was filed on March 13, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The nature of the suit is listed as P.I.: Other under Diversity jurisdiction.

Wright v. Dicampli - Summary Judgment Motion Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a summary judgment motion ruling in Wright v. Dicampli. The court addressed claims of prisoner Franklin Wright against correctional officers regarding alleged Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment violations. The ruling focuses on the defendants' motion for summary judgment.