United States

SEC Order to Show Cause against Marco A. Rosas

The SEC has issued an Order to Show Cause against Marco A. Rosas for failing to file an answer to an earlier order instituting administrative proceedings. Rosas must respond by March 30, 2026, or face potential default judgment and sanctions.

SEC Denies Reconsideration for Southeast Investments and Frank Harmon Black

The SEC denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Southeast Investments, N.C., Inc. and Frank Harmon Black regarding a prior disciplinary action by FINRA. The Commission found the motion failed to meet the standards for reconsideration, reiterating arguments previously made and not presenting new evidence.

USTR Section 301 Investigations Initiation Notice

The USTR has initiated Section 301 investigations into structural excess capacity and production practices in manufacturing sectors of several economies, including China, EU, and others. The agency is seeking public comments and will hold hearings, with a deadline for submissions by April 15, 2026.

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Goods

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations into economies failing to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The USTR is seeking public comments and will hold hearings on this matter, with a comment deadline of April 15, 2026.

VA Accelerates Federal EHR Deployment

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the acceleration of its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) deployment. Six sites are now live, serving approximately 188,000 Veterans, with plans to increase deployment speed.

State v. West-Doney - Idaho Court of Appeals

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed an order denying a defendant's motion for credit for time served. The defendant sought 255 days of credit, but the district court had only granted two days. The appellate court found no error in the district court's decision.

District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund v. Whiting Glass, Inc. - ERISA Complaint

A civil case was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Whiting Glass, Inc. The complaint was filed by District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund and others, alleging violations related to ERISA.

Executive Order Establishing Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Programs

President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in Federal benefit programs. The Task Force, chaired by the Vice President, will coordinate government-wide efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in programs like housing, food, and medical care.

DC PSC Advises Residents on Winter Storm Preparedness

The DC Public Service Commission (DC PSC) has issued a consumer advisory urging residents to prepare for a significant winter storm and extreme cold expected from January 24-25, 2026. The notice provides guidance on safety precautions, energy conservation, and contact information for utility companies in case of outages.

DCPSC Awards $3M Contract for Solar Aggregation Project

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has awarded a $3 million contract to Ecogy Energy and Ecosuite for a solar aggregation pilot project. This initiative, part of the PowerPathDC Initiative, aims to enhance grid stability and increase solar power accessibility for District residents.