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Amazon Smart Lock Lawsuit Filed After Auto-Lock Failure Allegedly Led to Child’s Drowning
Let the Science Do the Science – S.D.N.Y Torches Every Benzene Theory in OTC Acne MDL
Part 572; Anthropomorphic Test Devices; Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint 50th Percentile Adult Male Dummy (THOR-50M)
This document supplements NHTSA's September 2023 notice of proposed rulemaking to amend NHTSA's regulations to include an advanced crash test dummy (the Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR) 50th percentile adult male) by requesting comment on specifying an additional spine configuration and an alternative to the face foam, and announcing the availability of additional documents.
FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program; Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Funding Opportunity
The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the opportunity to apply for up to $100 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Airport Infrastructure Grant funds for the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Competitive Grant Program, made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA), Public Law 117-58. The purpose of the FCT Competitive Grant Program is to make annual grants available to eligible airports for airport-owned airport traffic control tower (ATCT) projects that address the aging infrastructure of our nation's airports.
Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee
This notice announces a public meeting of the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, also known as the Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC). The meeting will be held virtually to discuss the following notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs): "Breakout Tank Inspection," "Remote Monitoring ofHazardous Liquid PipelineRectifiers," and "Hazardous Liquid Valve Maintenance Schedule."
Nominees announced for Third District Court vacancy
PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) — The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court. The vacancy will result from Judge Robert Faust’s retirement on Jan. 1, 2027. The nominees for the vacancy are: Written comments can be submitted to the Department of Criminal […]
Congratulations to the 2026 Senior Counselors!
Congratulations to these 287 lawyers who were recognized as this year’s Senior Counselors!
Global Mix Inc. Recalls Niwali Tejocote Capsules and Niwali Tejocote Pieces Because of Possible Health Risk
Global Mix Inc. of Middle Village, New York, is recalling niwali Tejocote Capsules (90 capsules, Herbal Supplement) and niwali Tejocote Pieces (90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement) because FDA analysis has determined that the products appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of th
Join us: Out of the Darkness Walks
A message from Jennifer M. Crompton, 2026-2027 Missouri Bar president Last year, I participated in my first Out of the Darkness Walk in conjunction with The Missouri Bar and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL). It was a sunny, pleasant morning, and I was immediately struck by the number of participants and the colorful honor beads they wore. As I looked more closely, I realized each color represented a particular experience or loss: the loss of a child or friend, a personal struggle, or a suicide attempt. It was both deeply moving and profoundly sad. September is Suicide…
CHEYENNE ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED FOR PRO BONO SERVICE
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Cheyenne attorney Mackenzie Williams has received the 2026 Pro Bono Award for Legal Services. Angie Dorsch, Executive Director of Equal Justice Wyoming, presented the award on September 17, 2026, at the Access to Justice Luncheon which was held in conjunction with the Bar’s Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference in Casper.
CASPER ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED WITH CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AWARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Casper attorney Pam Brondos is the recipient of a 2026 Champion of Justice Award. Ann Rochelle, a retired attorney from Casper, presented the award at last week’s Access to Justice Luncheon which was held in conjunction with the Bar ’s Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference in Casper.
FORMER COUNTY ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED WITH CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AWARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that former Crook County Attorney Joseph M. Baron is the recipient of a 2026 Champion of Justice Award. Sundance lawyer and former colleague of Baron’s, DaNece Day, presented the award last week at the Access to Justice Luncheon which was held in conjunction with the Bar’s Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference in Casper.
GINGERY ELECTED TO WYOMING STATE BAR GOVERNING BOARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Keith M. Gingery, an attorney from Jackson, has been elected Commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Ninth Judicial District, which consists of Fremont, Sublette and Teton Counties.
ESCH ELECTED TO WYOMING STATE BAR GOVERNING BOARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Amanda F. Esch, an attorney from Sheridan, Wyoming, has been elected commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Fourth Judicial District, which consists of Buffalo and Sheridan Counties.
CHEYENNE ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED WITH WYOMING STATE BAR SERVICE AWARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Cheyenne lawyer Gregory C. Dyekman has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Burman Extraordinary Service Award, recognizing his decades of exceptional service to Wyoming’s legal profession and communities.
MELINKOVICH ELECTED TREASURER OF WYOMING STATE BAR
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Clayton M. Melinkovich, an attorney from Pinedale, Wyoming, has been elected Treasurer of its organization.
GLENDO ATTORNEY RECEIVES BAR’S PROFESSIONALISM AWARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Glendo attorney Wendy Curtis Palen is this year’s recipient of its Gerald R. Mason Professionalism Award.
Nevro SCS Implant Lawsuit Alleges Sales Rep Programming Led to Permanent Nerve Damage
Roblox Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit Alleges 15-Year-Old Girl Was Groomed by Online Predator
Lawsuit Alleges Oxbryta Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Caused Deadly Side Effects for 8-Year-Old
Defective Design Led to Amazon Pressure Cooker Explosion, Lawsuit Alleges
California’s Recent Gilead Decision Explains Why “Pre-Approval” Tort Claims Don’t, and Shouldn’t, Exist
Convenience Kit Correction: AVID Medical Issues Correction for Kits Containing Huons Sodium Chloride Ampules
AVID Medical is correcting convenience kits containing recalled Huons Co. sodium chloride ampules.
Ventilator Recall: CooperSurgical Removes INCA Infant Nasal CPAP Sets
The cannula sets may exhibit a loose connection between the flexible tubing and the nasal cannula resulting in reduced effectiveness and decreased oxygenation.
Ford Motor Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Ford Motor Company (Ford) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2024-2025 Ford Ranger motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, Controls And Displays. Ford filed a noncompliance report dated September 11, 2025, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on October 3, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Ford's petition.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Denial of a Petition for Rulemaking
This document denies the September 11, 2025, petition for rulemaking submitted by Eric Dauster ("petitioner"). The petitioner requested that the agency initiate rulemaking to establish new standards for a centralized National Map Database (NMD) containing static roadway information and requiring global mapping providers to conform to these standards. The petitioner stated that the NMD standards should apply to entities responsible for the installation and maintenance of road infrastructure, including local municipalities, state transportation agencies, and private contractors. NHTSA is…
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH); Charter Renewal
The Acting Secretary of Labor (Secretary) has approved the renewal of the NACOSH charter. The renewed charter will expire two years from its filing date.
Hazardous Materials: Information Collection Activities
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), PHMSA invites comments on proposed updates to the form used for reporting incidents that occur during the transportation of hazardous materials. PHMSA intends to request a revision of a currently approved information collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Hazardous Materials Incident Report (DOT Form 5800.1; Form Approval OMB No. 2137-0039). Revisions include new data elements and clarifications of existing fields. PHMSA has also removed, simplified, or reorganized data elements to reduce the burden on…
Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List; Correction
The Environmental Protection Agency is correcting a proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2026, regarding the proposed partial deletion of three sites from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). This action is necessary to correct errors in table 1 and table 2 for the site name and state of one site.