South West Water Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application by South West Water Limited for a site in Cornwall. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application, inviting public comment.

FINRA: 2026 GASB Accounting Support Fee Funding

FINRA has announced the 2026 GASB Accounting Support Fee, totaling $15,754,700, to fund the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Member firms reporting trades to the MSRB will be assessed quarterly based on their transaction volume.

North Pole Woman Sentenced for DUI Fatality

The State of Alaska announced the sentencing of Brianna Lapp to 17 years for a DUI fatality that resulted in the death of a soldier. Lapp was found to have blood alcohol levels significantly over the legal limit at the time of the incident.

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency 2025 Annual Report

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) released its 2025 Annual Report detailing improvements in unemployment insurance services for workers and employers. The report highlights key performance metrics compared to U.S. Department of Labor targets, including payment timeliness, appeal resolution, and reemployment rates.

Glen Canyon Motor Vehicle Rule Withdrawn

The National Park Service has withdrawn a final rule concerning motor vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This withdrawal is effective March 18, 2026, and terminates the rulemaking process following disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.

BOEM Notice of Intent for Platform Gilda Well Stimulation Treatment EIS

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for DCOR, L.L.C.'s proposal to supplement its Development and Production Plan for Platform Gilda. The proposal includes well stimulation treatments, such as hydraulic fracturing, for existing wells offshore Ventura, California. BOEM is requesting comments on the scope of the EIS.

State v. Mitchell - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in State v. Mitchell, addressing a petition for review concerning ineffective assistance of counsel. The court granted review but denied relief to the petitioner.

SEC Proposes Distribution Plan for FirstEnergy Corp. Penalty

The SEC has proposed a distribution plan for the $100,000,000 penalty paid by FirstEnergy Corp. The plan outlines how the funds will be distributed to investors harmed by the company's violations. Interested parties have 30 days to comment on the proposed plan.

SEC Exempts EEA Foreign Issuers' Directors and Officers from US Reporting

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed an exemption for directors and officers of European Economic Area (EEA) foreign private issuers from US Section 16(a) reporting requirements. This decision aligns US obligations with the EU's Market Abuse Regulation disclosure rules.

OWCP Provider Enrollment Form Revision Public Comment Request

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the OWCP 1168 Provider Enrollment Form. This collection of information is necessary for OWCP programs to process provider bills. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.