Indefinite Prohibition - Nicholas Buckley - Retail Intermediaries

The Central Bank of Ireland issued an indefinite Prohibition Notice to Nicholas Buckley, effective 25 February 2026. Buckley, while employed at two retail intermediaries between 1 February 2021 and 12 December 2023, diverted client invoice payments to his personal bank account and misrepresented his financial qualifications. The prohibition bars him from performing any controlled functions in regulated financial services indefinitely.

Tennessee Weekly Formula Interest Rate Cap

The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions announced the weekly formula interest rate of 10.75% per annum, effective March 31, 2026. The rate is calculated as 4% over the Federal Reserve's weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75%. This rate remains in effect until the Federal Reserve changes the prime rate.

Insurance License Revoked for Exam Fraud

Michigan DIFS revoked Maleek Peyton's insurance license (System ID No. 1301538) for obtaining a license through misrepresentation or fraud and demonstrating untrustworthiness through fraudulent or dishonest practices. Peyton admitted to violations of Sections 1239(1)(a) and 1239(1)(g) of the Michigan Insurance Code. The license revocation is effective immediately, and Peyton is permanently prohibited from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS.

Final Agency Determinations and Interpretations Rule

FCIC finalized a rule amending regulations on final agency determinations and interpretations of the Federal Crop Insurance Act. The rule aligns agency procedures with Supreme Court precedent in Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Ass'n and the APA, clarifying that final agency determinations bind only requesting parties rather than being matters of general applicability. The rule also removes Federal crop insurance policy provisions from the CFR and provisions that attempted to bind Federal judges and the National Appeals Division.

Federal Funding to Crisis Pregnancy Centers

The GAO reviewed federal funding to crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) from fiscal years 2018 through 2024. The Department of Health and Human Services directly obligated at least $34 million in federal funds across 16 CPCs for reproductive health-related services. The total amount of federal funding to CPCs remains unknown due to challenges identifying these organizations in government spending data.

Asbestos Management Inspections During Awareness Week

HSE is marking Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April 2026) by conducting unannounced inspections of premises and construction sites to verify asbestos management compliance. Building owners, landlords, and tradespeople who fail to manage asbestos risks face prosecution, fines, and criminal records.

FCA Increases Financial Ombudsman Award Limits

The FCA has confirmed increases to the Financial Ombudsman Service award limits, effective 1 April 2026. The limit for complaints about acts or omissions on or after 1 April 2019 rises to £455,000 (up £10,000), while the limit for earlier complaints rises to £205,000 (up £5,000). These annual adjustments are made in line with CPI inflation.

Asbach v. Couto - Civil Appeal

Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in Asbach v. Couto (Docket No. 60325-0), affirming a Thurston County Superior Court judgment filed November 13, 2024. The three-judge panel (Maxa, Veljacic, Price) ruled on appeal brought by Adam Couto against Aiden Asbach. The opinion is designated unpublished under GR 14.1(a) and carries limited precedential value.

Wolk v. Wolk - Domestic Property Dispute

Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in Wolk v. Wolk, affirming or modifying the Pierce County Superior Court's judgment in a domestic property dispute. The appeal (Docket No. 60811-1) was decided by a three-judge panel with Justice Anne Cruser authoring the opinion.

Personal Restraint Petition of John-Francis Jude Suppah

The Washington Court of Appeals, Division II issued an unpublished opinion dismissing the personal restraint petition of John-Francis Jude Suppah. The petition was filed challenging a Pierce County Superior Court judgment from October 13, 2017. The opinion was authored by Judge Anne Cruser with concurrences from Judges Bradley Maxa and Rebecca Glasgow.