AG Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued a statement following U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a challenge to the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. The AG emphasized that the Amendment is unambiguous, has guaranteed birthright citizenship for over 150 years, and that no president may rewrite the Constitution by executive order.

Workforce Knowledge Series: Navigating Economic Growth

South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation announces a free online Workforce Knowledge Series session on April 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CDT via Microsoft Teams. The session covers how Cornerstones Career Learning Center partners with businesses to support workforce development and economic growth. Registration is required via the provided URL.

Meet-the-Employer Event with Department of Corrections

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation announces a meet-the-employer event hosted by Rapid City Job Service with the Department of Corrections on April 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MDT. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect directly with DOC representatives, learn about open positions at the new Rapid City Correctional Facility, apply for positions, and potentially participate in initial interviews.

ACCC warns retailers to pass on excise cuts

The ACCC is warning fuel retailers to fully pass on fuel excise cuts of approximately 32 cents per litre (comprising a 26.3 cpl cut effective 1 April and an additional 5.7 cpl cut) to consumers without delay. The ACCC has served formal notices on several businesses in SA, WA, QLD, and NT requiring them to justify sizeable fuel surcharges imposed on deliveries to remote areas. The ACCC is monitoring fuel prices daily across capital cities and over 190 regional locations.

MicroStar acquisition of Konvoy faces Phase 2 review

The ACCC has initiated a Phase 2 review of MicroStar Logistics' proposed acquisition of Konvoy Holdings' assets, finding preliminary concerns that the deal could substantially lessen competition in Australia's keg pooling services market. As the only two suppliers in this market, the ACCC seeks public submissions by 20 April 2026 on competition implications, particularly for independent brewers.

NBN Performance Report - Most Households Receive Promised Speeds, FTTN Underperforms

The ACCC released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report covering December 2025, finding that NBN fixed-line services delivered 98.5% of plan speeds during busy hours (7pm-11pm weekdays). The NBN Home Fast plan (500/50 Mbps) averaged 493.7 Mbps but had 6.3% underperforming services, while 11.8% of FTTN connections remained impaired.

FRC closes KPMG audit investigation for Entain plc

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has closed its investigation into KPMG LLP's audit of Entain plc's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. Following review of all evidence, Executive Counsel decided not to bring enforcement action, and the Respondents are no longer liable under Rule 146 of the Audit Enforcement Procedure. This closure ends the investigation without any findings or penalties.

Consolidated Tape Onboarding Q&As Published

ESMA published Questions and Answers clarifying onboarding expectations for EU Consolidated Tapes ahead of go-live for bonds and equities. The guidance addresses data contributor obligations for trading venues and APAs, and operational rules for Consolidated Tape Providers fairCT (bonds) and EuroCTP (equities). ESMA expects data contributors to engage with selected CTPs before formal authorization to ensure transmission readiness.

Pagan v. City of San Rafael - Civil Rights/Government Liability

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District filed an unpublished opinion in Pagan v. City of San Rafael (Case No. A171344) on July 18, 2024. The civil case originated from Trial Court Case CIV1902225 and involves a dispute between an individual plaintiff and the City of San Rafael regarding potential civil rights claims or government liability issues.

Harcourt v. Tesla, Inc. - Civil Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District scheduled oral arguments for Harcourt v. Tesla, Inc. (Case No. H052308). The civil matter was filed on July 2, 2024, with oral argument set for February 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM. The case caption lists Tesla, Inc. as respondent. No opinion document or substantive ruling content is included in this docket entry.