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R. v. Ventura Unified School District - IDEA Statute of Limitations

The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's judgment in this IDEA case, holding that claims for educational services received before 2019 were time-barred. The court held that the IDEA's two-year limitations period under 20 U.S.C. § 1415(f)(3)(C) begins when parents know or should know both the school district's failure to assess and diagnose their child and that the child is being denied FAPE. The panel also vacated the remedial order establishing an educational trust and the order granting a motion to enforce the judgment, remanding for further proceedings as to attorneys' fees.

Register of Overseas Entities and LLPs (Application of Company Law) Amendment Regulations 2026

These Draft Regulations amend three existing instruments: the Register of Overseas Entities (Delivery, Protection and Trust Services) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/870), the Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/231), and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1084). Part 2 removes requirements to provide supporting evidence when applying for suppression of protected information in certain circumstances and introduces a requirement to provide a service address to replace a residential address, subject to two exceptions. Part 3 allows the registrar to disclose trust information that does not relate to a person under eighteen years of age even where the applicant lacks legitimate interest in the information about that minor. Part 4 removes the requirement to provide a service address for registrable persons and registrable relevant legal entities in LLP filings.

CBP Officers Seize RPG Launcher, 21 Rifles, Weapons Parts at DeConcini Crossing

CBP officers at the DeConcini Crossing in Nogales, Arizona seized an RPG launcher tube, 4 rifles, an AK pistol, 16 AK rifles, 24 rifle magazines, 16 rifle stocks, 20 pistol grips, and other weapons parts from a 41-year-old female U.S. citizen on April 19, 2026, as she attempted to depart for Mexico. The items were concealed in a hidden void compartment under the rear seat of a 2016 Lexus IS 200t discovered during secondary inspection. The driver was arrested and federal prosecution was accepted under 18 USC 554 (Smuggling goods from the United States); the three accompanying minors were released to family custody.

NOAA Office of Education Scholarship, Fellowship, and Internship Programs OMB Review

NOAA is submitting to OMB a revision and extension of an approved information collection (OMB Control No. 0648-0568) for its Office of Education Higher Education Scholarship, Fellowship, and Internship Programs. The collection supports the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program and the Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI). Changes include additions of Travel Request Forms and Onboarding/Scholar Information Form, and removals of demographic data collection and certain application surveys.

EPA Proposes NESHAP Technology Review for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities

The EPA is conducting a technology review of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities under Clean Air Act section 112. The agency is not proposing revisions to existing emission standards but is proposing methanol standards from regulated emission points, two alternative regulatory approaches for previously unregulated emission points (deferral versus new control standards for acid gas removal units, transport vessel loading, storage vessels, and process controllers), changes to the "associated equipment" definition, and minor technical corrections. Public comments close June 22, 2026; a virtual public hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2026 if requested by April 27.

FLAS Fellowship Employment Survey, Comments Due Jun 22

The Department of Education is seeking public comment on a revision to an approved information collection for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships program survey (OMB Control No. 1840-0829). The revision updates the estimated number of annual responses from the prior approval to 10,000, and corresponding annual burden hours to 1,300. Minor edits were made to remove outdated links and update contact information. Comments are due June 22, 2026.

Idaho Amends Material Harmful to Minors Law

Idaho Senate Bill S1448 amends existing state law regarding material harmful to minors. The bill passed the Senate 28-6-1 on April 1, 2026, and subsequently passed the House 54-11 on April 2, 2026. The legislation was signed by the Speaker, delivered to the Governor, and became effective as Session Law Chapter on April 2, 2026. Any entities distributing content to minors within Idaho should review their compliance programs against the revised statutory provisions.

PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Tender, £0, closing 20th May

Newry Mourne & Down District Council, funded through the PEACE+ programme, is seeking consultancy firms to tender for design, development and delivery of a Minority Community Support Programme. The programme comprises two initiatives using community-led approaches to increase understanding and integration of minority communities across the Newry Mourne & Down council area. Tenders close on 20 May 2026.

PA AG Taking Action: Sentencings, Consumer Fraud, Antitrust, Organized Retail Crime

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office has published multiple enforcement actions on its Taking Action page spanning criminal sentencing, consumer fraud enforcement, antitrust litigation, and regulatory compliance. Notable items include: a Lehigh County man sentenced for posing as a medical professional (April 22, 2026); sentencing of an Allegheny County man for providing a fatal fentanyl dose to a minor (April 13, 2026); MV Realty settlement requiring termination of all Pennsylvania mortgages over misleading homeowner benefit programs (April 16, 2026); and a federal jury verdict finding Live Nation/Ticketmaster operated a monopoly over the live entertainment industry (April 15, 2026). E-cigarette and vape manufacturers are now required to certify with the Office of Attorney General under Act 57 of 2025, which took effect April 9, 2026. Additional actions involve organized retail crime charges against motorcycle club members, PA State Police criminal conduct, illegal gaming device distribution, and consumer warnings regarding cash scams, ticket scams, and investment fraud on social media platforms.

Ethics Commission Accepting Applications Through April 30, Two Openings Available

The North Dakota Ethics Commission is accepting applications for two commission openings through April 30, 2026. Position 1 fills an unexpired term left by Dr. Cynthia Lindquist's resignation, running from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Position 2 serves a full four-year term beginning September 1, 2026. Appointments will be made by consensus agreement of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader.

Oregon Korean BBQ Fined $96,985 for Child Labor, Overtime, Tip Pool Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division investigated Kkoki Korean BBQ in Eugene, Oregon, finding violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The employer allowed a 15-year-old employee to work beyond permitted hours on school days, past 9 p.m. during summer, and more than 40 hours weekly. The employer also failed to pay overtime for hours exceeding 40 per week and improperly permitted a manager to participate in the employee tip pool. The employer must pay $58,569 in back wages to 32 workers and $38,416 in civil money penalties for repeated and willful violations.

PwC HK Sets Aside HK$1B for China Evergrande Shareholder Compensation

The SFC has reached a settlement with PwC Hong Kong requiring HK$1 billion in compensation for China Evergrande's independent minority shareholders. The audit firm agreed to set aside funds to be distributed through an independent administrator to investors harmed by materially false financial statements for fiscal years 2019 and 2020, where annual revenue was overstated by up to 69%. The agreement resolves the matter without admission of liability and the SFC will take no further action against PwC HK provided terms are fulfilled.

Rising Violence Against Politicians Threatens Democracy, Women and Minorities Targeted

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution on 21 April 2026 warning that rising violence and hate speech against politicians poses a direct threat to democratic life and pluralism in Europe. The resolution calls on member states to adopt robust legislation recognising violence against politicians as specific criminal offences and requests the Committee of Ministers establish a mechanism to identify and track threats at local, regional and national levels. Women politicians and representatives of minority groups are disproportionately targeted and require specific attention under the New Democratic Pact for Europe.

Graham Amendment 5281 Establishes Deportation Reserve Fund, Passes Senate 98-0

The Senate voted 98-0 (with Sens. Grassley and Warner not voting) to adopt Graham Amendment 5281 to S.Con.Res. 33 on April 22, 2026. The amendment establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States. The amendment is part of the broader Senate concurrent resolution on the budget.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust v M

The High Court of Justice Family Division issued a judgment in case [2026] EWHC 812 (Fam) on 2 April 2026 at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. The case involves Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as claimant against respondents M, F, and G (a minor represented by her Children's Guardian). The Honourable Mr Justice Hayden presided over the proceedings.

Greenville Man Arrested on Three Charges of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jadyn Blake Segars, 19, of Greenville, on three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the second degree under S.C. Code § 16-15-405. ICAC Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office arrested Segars on April 14, 2026, following a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Each charge is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, and the case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

Petitioner v. DS – Writ of Mandamus Denied, Custody Documents Stricken

The Hawaii Supreme Court denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed June 10, 2025, finding it moot because the Intermediate Court of Appeals had vacated the underlying February 13, 2025 child custody order in CAAP-25-0000175. A separate petition for extraordinary writ filed January 7, 2026 was also denied, with the court noting that family court post-divorce custody and visitation orders are appealable and extraordinary writ proceedings may not be used in lieu of normal appellate procedures. The court further struck from the record all documents filed after August 26, 2025 that contained the minor child's name or personal information, in violation of Hawaiʻi Court Records Rules 2.19 and 9.1, after Petitioner failed to demonstrate good faith compliance despite a prior warning.

Illegal Workers and Child Labour Found at Meal Delivery in Zwolle

A coordinated inspection by the Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie, municipality of Zwolle, UWV, and police on meal delivery services in Zwolle found 4 illegal workers and multiple minors delivering meals, including a 13-year-old. Employers violated the Arbeidstijdenwet (Working Hours Act) by allowing children under 16 to deliver meals, and violated the Wet arbeid vreemdelingen (Foreign Nationals Employment Act). Approximately 40 businesses and 90 employees were inspected; 116 violations were recorded by police with 1 arrest for driving under the influence. Employers face fines for both violations.

FAQ on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020

The Ministry of Labour published a comprehensive FAQ on the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH&WC) Code, 2020, addressing 8 clarification queries as of March 13, 2026. The FAQ covers state government authority for dock workers (Section 18), annual health examinations including provisions for workers above 40 years of age, contract worker welfare facilities under Section 56, mandatory experience certificates, inspector-cum-facilitators replacing traditional inspectors, and penalty rationalization distinguishing compoundable minor offences from serious safety violations under Section 86(1).

5,543 Bundestag Documents, 21st Period, April 2026

The Bundestag DIP Documentation System search results display 5,543 Bundestag-Drucksachen (parliamentary documents) from Wahlperiode 21 (21st legislative period), distributed on 22 April 2026, with entries spanning written questions, minor inquiries from factions (AfD, DIE LINKE, BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN), and resolution motions on topics including GHG quota legislation, energy tax reduction, and tax advisory law amendments.

2,199 Bundesrat-Drucksachen Der 21. Wahlperiode

The Bundestag DIP Documentation System reports 2,199 new Bundesrat documents from the 21st Electoral Term. The indexed documents span multiple legislative categories including EU regulations (digital networks, data governance), federal laws (transplant law reform, pension reform, digital enforcement, professional recognition), and Bundesrat resolutions on healthcare, minority language protection, and intelligent transport systems. Documents were distributed between 16 and 20 April 2026.

BZX Proposes Amendments to Exchange Disciplinary Rules

Cboe BZX Exchange filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on March 2, 2026, under Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, seeking to amend Chapter 8 of its Rulebook governing investigative and disciplinary matters. The Exchange proposes updates across 15 categories including disciplinary jurisdiction, complaints, investigations, hearings, offers of settlement, judgments and sanctions, and minor rule violation fines, with the stated goal of harmonizing its rules with those of its affiliated exchanges, Cboe Exchange, Inc. and Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. The Exchange also proposes to remove Rule 8.14 (Agency Review) and Rule 8.18 (Release of Disciplinary Complaints) in alignment with affiliate exchange rules.

Over 100 AI Bills Across 10 States, Enacted in 6 States

NCSL's AI Legislation Tracker for 2025 documents over 100 AI-related bills across 10 states, with enacted legislation in 6 states. Enacted bills include Missouri H 2 (Education/Training) and S 2001 (Higher Learning), Mississippi S 2426 (AI Regulation Task Force), Montana H 10 (IT Capital Projects) and H 178 (Government Use of AI), Nebraska L 77 (Prior Authorization), and Nevada S 263 (Child Pornography involving minors). The tracker also notes additional pending and failed bills addressing housing, healthcare, elections, and criminal use of AI.

Bankers Seek to Communicate MDI Value at D.C. Summit

The American Bankers Association and the National Bankers Association co-hosted the fifth annual MDI Partnership Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from minority depository institutions for a two-day event featuring congressional meetings and educational sessions on real-time payments and stablecoins. NBA President and CEO Nicole Elam emphasized MDIs' role as 'engines of economic opportunity' in underserved communities, while ABA Chief Policy Officer Naomi Camper highlighted the need for ongoing engagement with policymakers.

Justice Department Secures Settlement in First VAWA Housing Rights Enforcement Action

The Justice Department announced the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and Lisa Montanus, the first lawsuit filed by the Civil Rights Division to enforce the Housing Rights Subpart of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (34 U.S.C. § 12495). The settlement requires the Defendants to pay $25,000 to compensate the complainant and her minor children, comply with VAWA, and prohibits adverse credit reports regarding the complainant's tenancy. If the Defendants acquire rental properties during the three-year term, they must report those acquisitions and undergo VAWA training.

GP Stakes Decoded: A Dual-Lens Guide for Sponsors and Investors

Mayer Brown has published a three-part series analyzing GP (General Partner) stake transactions in alternative asset management, covering strategic rationale, valuation, structure, governance, and relationship management. The series provides parallel perspectives for sponsors seeking liquidity or growth capital and investors evaluating minority stakes in private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and secondaries managers. Key topics include founder liquidity, control allocation, economic alignment, clawback liability, and investor disclosure obligations.

Iowa AG Amends TikTok Lawsuit Over Consumer Protection Violations

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird amended her existing lawsuit against TikTok, adding claims that the social media platform uses addictive features to hook children and teens while deceiving users about the Chinese government's ability to access their personal data. The state asserts TikTok knowingly designed its app to exploit young people's psychological vulnerabilities and makes misleading claims about data safety. Iowa seeks a permanent injunction under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and civil penalties.

164 Citations in Statewide Shoulder Tap Underage Drinking Operation

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control partnered with 57 law enforcement agencies for a statewide Shoulder Tap operation on March 14, 2026. The operation targeted adults who purchase alcohol for individuals under 21 years of age. A total of 164 citations were issued, including 155 for furnishing alcohol to minors and at least 9 for open container violations or other infractions.

Iowa AG Sues Meta for Misleading Children About Instagram Safety

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. and its subsidiaries Instagram and Facebook in Polk County District Court on April 8, 2026, alleging violations of Iowa's consumer protection laws. The state alleges Instagram misrepresented its platform as safe for children ages 12+ to 17+ while containing rampant sexual content, nudity, drug references, alcohol and tobacco content, and mature themes including accessible hardcore pornography, and that Meta designed the platform to be addictive to Iowa youth. The lawsuit seeks preliminary and permanent injunctions requiring Instagram to cease its deceptive representations about content frequency and severity, correct inaccurate App Store age ratings, and stop deceptive public assurances about platform safety.

Williamsburg man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Steven Lee Hewitt, Sr., 55, of Williamsburg, on eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree (§16-15-405). The arrest was made on April 3, 2026, by ICAC Task Force investigators following a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Hewitt has a prior conviction for similar charges in 2022.

Hurburgh v Hurburgh - Shareholder Oppression

Federal Court of Australia found shareholder oppression under s 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in Hurburgh v Hurburgh concerning Richard Pitt & Sons Pty Ltd. The court ordered the company to buy out the plaintiff's one-third shareholding with a commensurate reduction in share capital. The case involved three family shareholders who received shares via in specie distribution under a will, with the first defendant serving as sole director.

Dolan v. Guenther - Easement Denied

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Eighteenth Judicial District Court's rulings in Dolan v. Guenther, concluding that James and Samantha Dolan do not hold an implied easement by existing use to a ditch crossing the Cobb Hill Minor Subdivision property. The dispute centered on a small feeder irrigation ditch that flows through multiple lots, with the Dolans seeking to establish ditch rights despite a Certificate of Subdivision Approval (COSA) issued by the Department of Environmental Quality requiring abandonment of feeder irrigation ditches. The Guenthers are entitled to attorney fees and costs incurred on appeal, and the case is remanded for the District Court to determine a reasonable amount.

HB26-1148 Protections for Youth on Social Media

Colorado HB26-1148, introduced February 4, 2026, proposes a comprehensive framework for protecting minors on social media and online gaming platforms. The bill would impose duties on 'covered businesses' generating majority revenue online, requiring default maximum-privacy settings for covered minors, account deletion within 15 days of request, and deletion of age-determination data. The measure advanced through House Judiciary but was postponed indefinitely by an 8-3 committee vote on April 7, 2026.

T.G.O'R and A.B. v NCSE - Judicial Review of AON Nomination Policy

Two minors with disabilities brought judicial review proceedings challenging the National Council for Special Education's alleged fixed policy of automatically nominating school principals or teachers for Assessment of Need assessments. The High Court identified that this approach may unlawfully fetter the NCSE's statutory discretion under s. 8(3) of the Disability Act 2005 and affects a significant number of other cases. The HSE confirmed that regardless of the outcome, the Applicants are entitled to obtain a new Assessment Report upon request.

HHS Announcement on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita attended HHS Secretary Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of federal actions to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors. Secretary Kennedy signed a declaration stating these treatments do not meet professionally recognized healthcare standards, while CMS Administrator Dr. Oz announced a proposed rule to ban hospitals from performing such procedures on children under 18 as a condition of CMS program participation.

NHS Scunthorpe and Rotherham Courtyard Refurbishments Tender - £150,000

NHS has published a tender notice inviting suppliers to bid for courtyard refurbishments at NHS facilities in Scunthorpe (DN16 2JX) and Rotherham, divided into 2 lots, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement uses an open procedure and is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with a closing date of 21 April 2026 at 12pm and contract period from 26 May 2026 to 17 July 2026.

Hutto and Suggs Arrested on Nine CSAM Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrests of Bazle Kenneth Hutto, 70, of Lexington, and Dalana Inez Suggs, 25, of Swansea, on nine total charges of sexual exploitation of minors. Hutto is charged with three counts of third-degree sexual exploitation (§16-15-410), and Suggs is charged with six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation (§16-15-405)—each a felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment per count. Investigators state Hutto possessed files of child sexual abuse material while Suggs distributed files. Hutto was arrested on April 7, 2026; Suggs was arrested on April 8, 2026. Hutto has a prior conviction on similar charges in 2026. Both cases will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

North Charleston Man Arrested on Six Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Jacob Dylan Huff, 28, of North Charleston, S.C. was arrested on March 25, 2026 on six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree (§16-15-410), a felony offense. The arrest resulted from a CyberTipline report submitted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to the South Carolina ICAC Task Force. Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the investigation including the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, Charleston Police Department, Summerville Police Department, Mount Pleasant Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations. Each count is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment. Prosecution will be handled by the Attorney General's Office.

Lexington County Man Arrested on 13 CSAM Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the March 26, 2026 arrest of Richard Channing Shealy, 53, of Lexington County, on 13 charges connected to child sexual exploitation. The case originated when an investigator in the Attorney General's Office identified files shared online and referred the matter to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Shealy faces three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree, and 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree. He was scheduled for a bond hearing the same day at 3:00 p.m. at the Lexington County Detention Center. Prosecution will be handled by the Attorney General's Office.

Kentucky AG Indicts Man for Secretly Recording Minors

The Kentucky Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Unit has secured an indictment against Ryan Conn for allegedly secretly recording minors in his home. The charges include promoting sexual performance by a minor, possession of child pornography, and voyeurism.