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DOJ Extends ADA Web Accessibility Deadlines for State and Local Governments
The Department of Justice has issued an Interim Final Rule extending the compliance dates for web content and mobile application accessibility requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Public entities with a total population of 50,000 or more now have until April 26, 2027 (previously April 24, 2026). Public entities with a population under 50,000 or any special district government now have until April 26, 2028 (previously April 26, 2027). The technical standard (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) remains unchanged.
RORY'S TRAVEL CLUB Trade Mark Opposition Decision O/0326/26
UKIPO issued a trade mark opposition decision (BL Number O/0326/26) dated 16 April 2026 regarding the mark RORY'S TRAVEL CLUB across Classes 35, 39, and 43. The Hearing Officer, Ms S Wilson, considered grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2), 5(3), and 5(4) of the Trade Marks Act, including composite word and device marks, treatment of descriptive/allusive elements, and passing off issues.
Aabar Holdings S.A.R.L. and Others v Glencore Plc and Others
The High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales (Commercial Court, Financial List) issued a final judgment on 16 April 2026 in proceedings brought by Aabar Holdings S.A.R.L. and associated parties against Glencore Plc and individual defendants Ivan Glasenberg and Steven Frank Kalmin. The judgment, assigned Neutral Citation [2026] EWHC 877 (Comm), was delivered by Mr Justice Picken. The document represents a final determination in commercial proceedings encompassing multiple linked case numbers spanning 2022 to 2023.
20-Minute Interview Limit for Texas Parole Cases
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has adopted a new policy effective September 1, 2025, imposing a 20-minute time limit on discretionary interviews conducted during parole or discretionary mandatory supervision consideration proceedings. Board Rule 141.91 authorizes Board Members, Parole Commissioners, or representatives to interview persons presenting information on behalf of individuals within the Board's jurisdiction; under the new policy, such discretionary interviews are now capped at 20 minutes.
Extension of Compliance Dates for ADA Web Accessibility Requirements for State and Local Government Entities
The Department of Justice has issued an interim final rule extending the compliance deadlines for web content and mobile application accessibility requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For state and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more, the compliance date is extended from April 24, 2026 to April 26, 2027. This extension affects government entities subject to 28 CFR Part 35.
FIREFLY Trade Mark Opposition, Classes 01-45, Dr Alexandridis
The UK Intellectual Property Office issued decision O/0327/26 on 16 April 2026 regarding the FIREFLY trade mark opposition across Classes 01, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 45. The Hearing Officer, Dr Stylianos Alexandridis, considered the opposition under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) concerning earlier trade marks and identical marks.
Insignia Financial Ltd Scheme of Arrangement Approved
The Federal Court of Australia approved the scheme of arrangement for Insignia Financial Ltd under s 411(4)(b) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The scheme, whereby Daintree BidCo will acquire 100% of Insignia shares for $4.80 cash per share, was approved after shareholders voted in favour with 98.65% of votes cast and 89.96% of shareholders present and voting. ASIC confirmed under s 411(17)(b) that it has no objection to the scheme.
Declaratory Ruling 2026-01: US Subsidiary Lobbyist Contributions Under Public Act 24-28
The Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission issued Declaratory Ruling 2026-01 interpreting Public Act 24-28's application to in-house lobbyists at U.S. subsidiaries of foreign corporations. The Commission concluded that U.S. citizen in-house lobbyists employed by U.S. subsidiaries wholly owned by foreign parents are not 'agents of a foreign principal' solely by virtue of that ownership relationship. The ruling relies on federal statutory framework under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), requiring evidence of actual direction or control from the foreign parent.
JANUS Trade Mark Opposition Decision O/0316/26
The UK Intellectual Property Office issued decision O/0316/26 dated 14 April 2026 concerning trade mark opposition case JANUS (Figurative), covering Classes 06, 07, 09, 20, 42, and 45. The Hearing Officer Ms L Bailey considered grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) regarding distinctive components, average consumer assessment, and proof of use requirements. This is a final decision resolving the opposition proceeding.
2026 D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual Released
The DC Sentencing Commission released the 2026 edition of the D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual featuring substantive and non-substantive changes. Substantive changes include rankings for three previously unranked felony offenses and reranking of three Title 48 offenses from the Main Grid to the Drug Grid. The 2026 guidelines take effect for all pleas and verdicts entered on or after January 1, 2026.