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Mr A St Auburn v Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Unison Trade Union: 6009627/2024

Employment Tribunal issued a decision on 12 January 2026 (published 22 April 2026) in case 6009627/2024, hearing claims of breach of contract, disability discrimination, race discrimination, unfair dismissal, and unlawful deduction from wages. The claimant Mr A St Auburn brought proceedings against Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (an NHS mental health trust) and Unison Trade Union. The full judgment is available via the gov.uk link and the PDF published by the Government Digital Service.

US Economic Outlook, Iran Conflict Impact, Monetary Policy

Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher J. Waller delivered the David Kaserman Memorial Lecture at Auburn University on April 17, 2026, discussing the U.S. economic outlook and its implications for monetary policy. The speech addressed two significant recent developments: the Iran conflict's disruption of Middle East energy production and transportation, and the sharp decline in net immigration from 2.3 million in 2024 to approximately 400,000 in 2025, which has slowed labor force growth to near zero. Waller described how these factors complicate assessment of labor market conditions and the path for policy rates.

Waller Speaks on Economic Outlook, Monetary Policy

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller delivered a speech at Auburn University on April 17, 2026, discussing the U.S. economic outlook and monetary policy implications. He addressed the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices, changes in net immigration reducing labor force growth, and the implications for inflation and employment. The speech noted that payroll gains have been volatile, alternating between positive and negative numbers for 10 months, and that the labor market shows signs of weakness despite a stable unemployment rate.

UL LLC NRTL Recognition Scope Expansion

OSHA has issued a final notice expanding UL LLC's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) scope to include one additional test site at 4322 New Energy Way, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326. The expansion becomes effective March 30, 2026. UL submitted its expansion application on October 6, 2023, and OSHA staff completed facility assessments on February 24-25, 2025.

Auburn Ag Products Withdraws Petition for Rulemaking

Auburn Ag Products has officially withdrawn its petition for rulemaking with the FAA. The company intends to refile the petition under a different docket. This action removes the previously submitted petition from consideration.

USPTO Trademark Application for Municipal Services - City of Auburn, Alabama

The USPTO has published a trademark application for the City of Auburn, Alabama, covering a wide range of municipal services including animal control, economic development promotion, public safety, utilities, and recreational and educational programs. The application was published for opposition on March 20, 2026, with a filing date of April 22, 2025.