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.
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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.
CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site, Asheville, North Carolina; Proposed Settlement
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to enter into a Administrative Settlement Agreement with three parties concerning the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site located in Asheville, North Carolina. The settling parties are CTS Corporation, Mills Gap Road Associates and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The proposed settlement addresses recovery of CERCLA costs incurred by EPA for a cleanup performed at the Site.
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Board Sends Community Justice Worker Program Recommendations to California Supreme Court
Board Sends Community Justice Worker Program Recommendations to California Supreme Court Board of Trustees Cheryl.Cheng@c… Fri, 09/18/2026 - 16:51 Fri, Sep 18, 2026, All day At its September 17–18 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to the California Supreme Court to establish a statewide Community Justice Worker (CJW) Program. The proposal, once approved by the Court, would authorize trained nonlawyers, known as Community Justice Workers, to provide limited legal assistance to California residents under the supervision of approved legal aid organizations. The program…
GF Blends Recalls Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix, and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix Due to Potential Undeclared Wheat Gluten
GF Blends is recalling Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix listed below due to potential undeclared wheat gluten. People who have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance run the risk of adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they con
Par Health Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
ROCHESTER, MI– September 18, 2026 –Par Health is voluntarily recalling two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) to the hospital level. The product is being recalled due to the presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper materia
Case summaries for Sept. 11-17, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
DraftKings, FanDuel Lawsuit Alleges VIP Managers Fueled More Than $130K in Gambling Losses
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Segway Ninebot S2 Lawsuit Alleges Scooter Suddenly Stopped, Causing Severe Knee Injuries
Sodium Chloride Flush Recall: Spectra Medical Removes Sodium Chloride Injection USP Ampules
Spectra Medical Devices is removing Sodium Chloride Flush products that were manufactured by Huons Co,. Ltd.
Nitric Oxide Delivery System Correction: NOxBOX Updates Use Instructions for NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System
The NOxBOX NOxBOXi System may leak oxygen during inhaled nitric oxide therapy
Missouri Bar elects 2026-2027 officers
Jennifer M. Crompton, chief operating officer and trial lawyer at Crompton Pancoast in St. Louis, was elected as 2026-2027 president of The Missouri Bar during the Sept. 16 Board of Governors meeting. She was sworn in Sept. 17 during the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar, held in Kansas City. Her oath was delivered by Hon. Michael Stelzer, with the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court. Crompton succeeds Athena Dickson, of Kansas City, as president of the 31,000-member Missouri Bar. Dickson transitioned into the role of immediate past president. During her term as president, Crompton wants to empower…
AirTag Stalking Lawsuit Alleges Apple Ignored Problems With Unauthorized Tracking
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Judiciary Cites Progress on Case Management, Property Authority, and AI
The Judiciary is making progress on three key initiatives: modernizing case-management technology, authority to manage mission-essential Judiciary properties, and setting policy on AI use, the Judicial Conference of the United States was told today.
CVS Heating Pad Lawsuit Alleges Overheating Defect Caused Permanent Third-Degree Burns
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Due To a Product Mix-up with 10 mEq Potassium Chloride Injection
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC is issuing a voluntary recall for one lot of 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection, USP, 100mL single pack to the user level due to a potential mix-up. The affected lot of 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection, USP (NDC: 0990-7984-23 Lot 1042188) may potentially contain the overwrap with la
Revocation of Obsolete Rules Regarding Infant Bouncer Seats and Stationary Activity Centers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is withdrawing a direct final rule that would remove two obsolete rules concerning infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers that was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2026, because the Commission received a significant adverse comment.
Medical Devices; Exemption From Premarket Notification: Radiology Computer-Aided Detection and/or Diagnosis Devices and Computer-Aided Triage and Notification Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing an order setting forth its final determination regarding a partial exemption from the premarket notification requirements for radiology computer- aided detection and/or diagnosis devices and computer-aided triage and notification devices that was the subject of a notice published in the Federal Register of December 29, 2025. That notice announced FDA's receipt of a petition that requested exemption from the premarket notification requirements for the following generic device types when certain conditions described in the petition were met…
Safety Advisory 2025-02; Track Is Clear Determination During Shoving or Pushing Movements Across Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Equipped Only With Flashing Lights or Passive Warning Devices (Supplement)
On December 12, 2025, in response to a series of accidents involving operations requiring crew members to make "track is clear" determinations before shoving or pushing movements across highway-rail grade crossings (crossings) equipped only with flashing lights or passive warning devices, FRA published Safety Advisory 2025-02. Since publication, two additional accidents have occurred under similar circumstances, resulting in one fatality and one severe injury. FRA is issuing this Notice to provide details of these recent accidents, to reinforce the existing recommendations in Safety Advisory…
Melissa & Doug Recalls Fire Truck Activity Board Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard.
Char-Broil-Recalls-Bistro-Pro-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Electric-Shock
The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
Sauna360 Expands Recall of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Due to Fall Hazard; New Remedy Provided
The saunas contain a bench that can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The previous recall repair was ineffective; a new repair is now being offered.
Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
During operation the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Pull and Chew Montessori Teething Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys
The recalled teething toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted. The silicone strings can reach the back of the throat and become lodged, posing a risk of respiratory distress and a deadly choking hazard.