United States

Briar Capital v. Remmert - Bankruptcy Preference Claim

The Fifth Circuit affirmed that Briar Capital waived its right to appeal the jury's verdict rejecting its bankruptcy preference claim against former COO Robert Remmert. The court held that because Briar Capital failed to file Rule 50(a) and 50(b) motions for judgment as a matter of law, it cannot challenge the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal.

Marine Mammal Co-Management Grant Program for Alaska Native Organizations

NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service announces the 2026 Marine Mammal Co-Management Grant Program offering up to $1,500,000 to Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) for marine mammal conservation and subsistence use management. Applications close May 31, 2026. Eligible applicants must have a signed co-management agreement with NOAA Fisheries at time of application.

HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (FOA D26AS00098) for the HOIHI Grant Program, offering $75,000 to $200,000 per award for Native Hawaiian Organizations to implement culturally grounded tourism projects under the NATIVE Act. Total program funding is $1,200,000 with an expected 10 awards. Applications close June 8, 2026.

Restoration Worker Training Grant - Willamette Valley Project

USACE Portland District announced a new grant opportunity for natural resource management education and training of botanically sophisticated restoration workers. The grant ranges from $3,000 to $250,000 for the Willamette Valley Project 2026. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, city/township governments, county governments, and state governments. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

PRISM Regulatory Modernization Cooperative Agreement

FDA announced the Pathways for Regulatory Innovation and Strategic Modernization (PRISM) cooperative agreement funding opportunity of up to $1.3 million. Applications close April 30, 2026. Only the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is eligible to apply under this single-source award (RFA-FD-26-007).

AGs Urge Congress to Pass Xylazine Control Act

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joined 40 other state Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would classify Xylazine as a federally controlled substance. The coalition letter aims to help law enforcement combat the spread of illicit Xylazine, commonly known as 'tranq,' which is increasingly being mixed with fentanyl and poses significant public health dangers.

Williamson County Water Rate Comment Opportunity

The Tennessee Regulatory Authority announced a public comment period for Williamson County residents regarding the Limestone Water Rate Increase case. The comment opportunity opened on March 31, 2026. This is a consultative announcement allowing affected residents to submit feedback on the proposed rate adjustment.

Agroproductos De Nayarit v. Grubmarket et al - Agricultural Trade Dispute

Agroproductos De Nayarit S.P.R. De R.L., a Mexican agricultural cooperative, filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Grubmarket, Inc., Best Oriental Produce LLC, and individuals Amnart A Charoensukvanich and Piyanuch Charoensukvanich. The case, filed March 31, 2026 under case number 3:26-cv-02805, is based on federal question jurisdiction under Agriculture Acts.

$2,500 penalty against Provident Electric for gas violations

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued a $2,500 penalty assessment against Provident Electric Incorporated following a staff investigation for alleged violations of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention law. The case (Docket DG-260135) was filed on March 3, 2026, and is being handled as a formal enforcement action under the Call Before You Dig Natural Gas program.

Active-Duty Dental Program Claim Form Renewal

The Department of Defense submitted to OMB a 30-day information collection notice for renewal of the Active-Duty Dental Program (ADDP) Claim Form under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection involves 75,000 respondents with 300,000 annual responses and 75,000 annual burden hours. Comments on the proposed renewal must be submitted by April 30, 2026.