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NuStar Energy L.P. v. Kelly Hancock - Franchise Tax Dispute

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in NuStar Energy L.P. v. Kelly Hancock, ruling that franchise tax receipts are sourced to the location of delivery, not the ultimate destination. This decision upholds the Texas Comptroller's rules on franchise tax sourcing.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Trial Court Judgment in AG v. Pflag, Inc.

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a trial court judgment in Office of the Attorney General v. Pflag, Inc. (Docket No. 24-0892), remanding the case. The dispute involved the Attorney General's use of a civil investigative demand (CID) to obtain documents related to potential Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations.

S&B Engineers Constructors v Scallon Controls - Texas Supreme Court Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in S&B Engineers & Constructors, Ltd. and Zurich American Insurance Company v. Scallon Controls, Inc. The case concerns indemnification rights following a workplace accident settlement. The Court remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings.

State v. Jomo Kenyatta Berry - Criminal Convictions and Appeals

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed in part and remanded in part the conviction of Jomo Kenyatta Berry. The court affirmed the majority of the trial court's judgments but remanded for corrected judgment forms on specific counts.

Income Tax Construction Industry Scheme Amendment Regulations 2026

HM Revenue and Customs has issued the Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend the 2005 scheme, introducing new requirements for contractors regarding monthly returns and clarifying payment exemptions for public bodies.

Ofgem Decision on Market Arrangements for Multi-Purpose Interconnectors

Ofgem has decided to implement Offshore Bidding Zones (OBZs) with implicit trading arrangements as the preferred market model for Multi-Purpose Interconnectors (MPIs). This decision follows a consultation on market arrangements and aims to improve market efficiency and integrate offshore renewables. Further development of the regulatory framework is ongoing.

SFO Secures Confiscation Order Against Fraudster David Ames

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a £283,321 confiscation order against David Ames, convicted of defrauding thousands through the Harlequin timeshare scheme. This order represents a significant step in asset recovery following Ames's 2022 conviction and 12-year prison sentence.

BEEDS UAT Environment for Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1

The Bank of England has made a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environment available for statistical reporting firms and software houses to test Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1. This UAT window is open from March 30 to April 17, 2026, and is the final UAT before live submissions for end-May 2026 data.

Construction Industry Scheme Administration Improvements

HM Revenue & Customs is simplifying the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) administration, effective April 6, 2026. Key changes include exempting payments to local authorities and requiring nil returns when no subcontractors are paid.

Draft Code of Practice on AI Content Marking Published

The European Commission has published a second draft Code of Practice on AI content marking, intended to help providers and deployers meet AI Act requirements. This revised draft aims to streamline processes, reduce compliance burdens, and incorporate feedback from various stakeholders.