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Second Circuit Affirms Warren Conviction in Summary Order

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the criminal conviction of defendant Laquan Warren in a non-precedential summary order issued January 29, 2026. The three-judge panel upheld the lower court's ruling without providing detailed reasoning in the brief order.

•Second Circuit affirmed Laquan Warren's federal criminal conviction in non-precedential summary order

•Three-judge panel including Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston decided the case without detailed written analysis

West Virginia Supreme Court

State Court

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WV Supreme Court Affirms Parental Rights Termination for Seven Children

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to all seven of her children following allegations of homelessness, substance abuse, and educational neglect. The January 29, 2026 memorandum decision rejected the mother's appeal of the Mason County Circuit Court's March 2025 termination order.

•West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed termination of mother's parental rights to seven children

•DHS petition alleged homelessness, substance abuse, educational neglect, and domestic violence exposure

State Court

West Virginia Supreme Court

WV Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Mother's Parental Rights

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights after she tested positive for multiple illegal substances just five months after being reunited with her child. The mother had argued she deserved another improvement period.

•Mother tested positive for multiple illegal substances including methamphetamine and fentanyl just five months after being reunited with her child

•Child lived in unsanitary conditions with trash, dog feces, mold, and roaches, and lacked proper sleeping arrangements

State Court

West Virginia Supreme Court

West Virginia High Court Affirms Termination of Father's Parental Rights

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a circuit court's decision to terminate a father's parental rights to three children following a domestic violence incident that caused severe injuries to an infant. The court rejected the father's claim that he should have received an improvement period before termination.

•West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed termination of father's parental rights to three children

•Case involved domestic violence that caused infant to suffer three skull fractures and brain injuries

•Why Not Natural voluntarily recalled Organic Moringa Green Superfood products due to Salmonella contamination risk

Houston Company Recalls Moringa Superfood Over Salmonella Risk

Why Not Natural, a Houston-based company, has voluntarily recalled its Organic Moringa Green Superfood products due to potential Salmonella contamination that poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.

•Salmonella can cause serious or fatal infections in children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

CFTC Names Tyler S. Badgley as General Counsel

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Tyler S. Badgley as its new General Counsel, bringing extensive Treasury Department and private sector experience to lead the agency's legal efforts. Badgley will focus on developing regulatory frameworks for emerging markets while former Acting General Counsel Meghan Tente transitions to a senior advisory role.

•Tyler S. Badgley appointed as CFTC General Counsel after serving as Deputy General Counsel at Treasury Department

•Chairman Selig emphasizes Badgley's role in developing regulatory frameworks for emerging markets and defending CFTC's derivatives authority

•Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support contains undeclared Tadalafil, a prescription erectile dysfunction drug ingredient

FDA Issues Recall for Energy Supplement Containing Undeclared ED Drug

Akkarco LLC of Lorton, Virginia, voluntarily recalled its Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support supplement after discovering it contains undeclared Tadalafil, an active ingredient in FDA-approved erectile dysfunction medications. The hidden pharmaceutical ingredient poses potential health risks to unsuspecting consumers.

•The hidden pharmaceutical ingredient violates federal regulations and poses serious health risks to consumers

•OSHA cited Birmingham construction company for willfully exposing workers to trench collapse hazards

OSHA Cites Birmingham Firm for Willful Trench Safety Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Birmingham construction company following an investigation that found workers were willfully exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Bessemer worksite. The federal investigation highlights serious workplace safety violations in the construction industry.

•Violations occurred at a construction worksite in Bessemer, Alabama

•Voluntary nationwide recall affects all unexpired lots of HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution

Neogen Issues Nationwide Recall of Veterinary Hyaluronate Solution

Neogen Corporation has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all unexpired lots of Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution used in veterinary treatments for dogs, cats, and horses due to sterility concerns.

•Product is used for veterinary treatments in dogs, cats, and horses