FCC Bans Seven Convicted E-Rate Fraudsters from USF Programs

The FCC has banned seven individuals convicted of E-rate fraud from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. This action prevents them from receiving future funding and aims to protect the integrity of federal broadband subsidy programs.

Chairman Carr Welcomes Executive Order on Preserving America's Game

FCC Chairman Carr issued a statement welcoming President Trump's Executive Order on Preserving America's Game. The statement highlights the importance of the order in protecting traditional sports and their cultural significance.

SEC Remarks on Small Business Capital Formation

SEC Deputy Directors Jenny Riegel and Amy Reischauer delivered remarks on improving capital formation for small businesses. The speech outlined the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation's 'Listen → Learn → Improve' framework and highlighted tools designed to help small businesses navigate regulatory pathways.

Bibliography of Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa's Writings

The Bank of Italy has published an updated and expanded bibliography of the writings of Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, a former key figure in European monetary and financial policy. This publication, dated March 20, 2026, includes new prefaces and essays reflecting on his influence.

Current Account Surplus - Italy

The Bank of Italy reported that Italy's current account recorded a surplus of EUR 30.1 billion in the twelve months ending January 2026. This represents an improvement from the EUR 21.1 billion surplus in the previous year, driven primarily by the primary income and goods balances.

CONSOB Remote Collection Systems Unavailable March 20-23, 2026

CONSOB has issued a notice informing users that its remote collection systems within the 'service for operators' section will be unavailable due to extraordinary maintenance. The systems will be inaccessible from March 20, 2026, 18:00 to March 23, 2026, 7:00.

Bundeskartellamt Clears Adobe's Takeover of Semrush

The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has cleared Adobe Inc.'s acquisition of Semrush Holdings, Inc. in the first phase of merger control. The investigation found no serious concerns regarding market foreclosure or product bundling, allowing the transaction to proceed.

Swissmedic: Lisdexamfetamine Contraindication for Pheochromocytoma Patients

Swissmedic is updating the contraindications for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate to include patients with pheochromocytoma. This change aims to prevent potentially life-threatening increases in catecholamine levels. The product information for both healthcare professionals and patients will be amended to reflect this new contraindication.

WHO Guidance on Responsible AI in Mental Health

The WHO has released guidance based on expert recommendations for the responsible use of AI in mental health. The guidance emphasizes recognizing generative AI use as a public mental health concern, integrating mental health into AI impact assessments, and co-designing AI tools with experts and individuals with lived experience.

Maryland Attorney Sanctions for Misconduct (FY22)

The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission has published a list of attorney sanctions for fiscal year 2022, including indefinite suspensions, reprimands, and disbarments. These actions were taken in response to various forms of professional misconduct, such as misappropriation of funds, failure to represent clients competently, and criminal acts.

Maryland Attorney Sanctions and Licensure Actions FY23

The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission has issued a list of sanctions and actions affecting attorney licensure for Fiscal Year 2023. These actions include reprimands, disbarments, and suspensions, detailing specific violations of professional conduct rules by attorneys practicing in Maryland.

Maryland Attorney Sanctions List FY24

The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission has published a list of sanctions for Fiscal Year 2024, including disbarments and suspensions. These actions address violations such as misappropriation of client funds, filing frivolous pleadings, and making false statements to Bar Counsel.

Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission Sanctions (FY2026)

The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission has issued sanctions against several attorneys for misconduct during Fiscal Year 2026. Actions include temporary suspensions, disbarment by consent, and indefinite suspensions, stemming from offenses such as criminal acts, dishonesty, failure to represent clients competently, and mishandling of client funds.

Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission Sanctions List FY25

The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission has published its list of sanctions and actions affecting licensure for Fiscal Year 2025. The list details disciplinary actions taken against attorneys, including reprimands, temporary suspensions, suspensions, and disbarments by consent, for violations of professional conduct rules.

Grenisa C. Smith v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Opinion

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the Jefferson Circuit Court's order denying Grenisa C. Smith's motion for relief under CR 60.02. The case involved a plea agreement for a murder charge, which was amended to manslaughter.

Pamela Blair v. Sanctuary Bluff Homeowners Association, Inc. - Case Affirmation, Vacation, and Remand

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Pamela Blair v. Sanctuary Bluff Homeowners Association, Inc. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case. The opinion was rendered on March 20, 2026.

Howard v. Campbell County Municipal Planning & Zoning Commission - Zoning Amendments

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the Campbell County and Municipal Planning & Zoning Commission's adoption of amendments to subdivision regulations. The court found the notice given for the public hearing to be sufficient and that the Commission's action was not a final appealable action under state statute.

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Affirming Ruling

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming a lower court's ruling. The ruling determined that the Commonwealth had not met its burden of proof in establishing an act of neglect or abuse by a preponderance of the evidence concerning a minor child. The case involved the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Wahl v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying Gregory Wahl's motion for post-conviction relief. Wahl argued his trial attorneys were ineffective for not assessing his competence due to suspected drug influence. The court found no reversible error in the denial of his motion.

Marlon Renay Jackson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Conviction

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Marlon Renay Jackson, Sr., for six counts of third-degree rape and promoting a sexual performance by a minor. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings regarding evidence presentation and the defendant's presence during proceedings.

Pamela Blair v. Sanctuary Bluff Homeowners Association - Court Opinion

The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Pamela Blair v. Sanctuary Bluff Homeowners Association, Inc. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case. The opinion is dated March 20, 2026.

BCSC Wins Legal Victory to Collect Sanctions from Fraudster

The BC Court of Appeal upheld a BC Supreme Court decision ordering a fraudster to forfeit payments from his registered accounts to the BC Securities Commission (BCSC). This ruling allows the BCSC to collect financial sanctions totaling $36.7 million from Earle Douglas Pasquill, who perpetrated a significant investment fraud.

HKMA SVF Schemes Statistics - Q4 2025

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released statistics for Stored Value Facilities (SVF) schemes for Q4 2025. The data shows an increase in SVF accounts, transactions, and transaction value compared to the previous quarter, with 86.4 million accounts and 2.3 billion transactions.

Hong Kong Payment Card Statistics Q4 2025

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released payment card statistics for Q4 2025. The data shows a significant increase in credit card circulation and transactions compared to the previous year, with retail spending in Hong Kong and overseas being the primary drivers. Debit card transaction data also showed mixed trends.

HKMA Alerts Public to Bank Scam Press Releases

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and phishing attempts targeting customers of several banks. The alert directs the public to specific press releases from affected banks and advises on how to report suspicious activity.

MAS AI Risk Management Toolkit for Financial Sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published an AI Risk Management Toolkit for the financial sector, developed in collaboration with industry partners. The toolkit includes an operationalisation handbook and case studies to guide financial institutions in managing AI-related risks.

Powell v. Amazon.com, Inc. - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in Powell v. Amazon.com, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to file a required brief by the deadline. This action concludes the appellate process for this specific case.

Caroline Jeffords v. Fulton County, Georgia - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted an interlocutory application in the case of Caroline Jeffords v. Fulton County, Georgia. The court's order directs the Appellant to file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days and instructs the Clerk of Superior Court to include the order in the record.

Fulton County Board of Commissioners v. Fulton County Republican Party - Case Reversed

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's grant of a writ of mandamus and contempt order against the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The appellate court found that the trial court interfered with the Commissioners' constitutional prerogative to appoint public officers.

Angela Marion Broussard v. Autovest, LLC - Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal in Angela Marion Broussard v. Autovest, LLC. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to comply with court rules regarding the filing of an enumeration of errors and brief.

Dephani Hill v. State - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal in Dephani Hill v. State due to the appellant's failure to comply with docketing notice and filing requirements. The court ordered the appeal to be dismissed as abandoned.

Gregory Tyron Flunder Sr v Ryann Danette Flunder - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Gregory Flunder Sr.'s discretionary application for appeal as untimely. The application was filed more than 30 days after the trial court's final divorce judgment, exceeding the statutory deadline. The court cited OCGA § 5-6-35(d) and Court of Appeals Rule 31(a) in its dismissal.

CFTC Staff Issues FAQs on Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies

The CFTC staff has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide further clarity on registrant and registered entity activities related to crypto assets and blockchain technologies. These FAQs build upon previous staff guidance concerning tokenized collateral and digital assets accepted as margin collateral.

Federal Reserve Enforcement Actions Against Former Bank Employees

The Federal Reserve Board announced enforcement actions against two former bank employees. Lidia Estrada, formerly of Ally Bank, faces a consent prohibition for falsifying documents related to compensation requests. Brenda Fuson, formerly of Regions Bank, also faces a consent prohibition for misappropriating customer funds.

NIH Notice: Healthcare-Associated Infections Research Grant Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the expiration of funding opportunity PA-21-264, which supported large health services research demonstration and dissemination projects for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. No further applications will be accepted under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

NIH Notice: PA-21-165 Expired - No Further Applications Accepted

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the early expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-21-165, which supported large research projects for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Notice: Expiration of CARB R01 Research Project Funding Opportunity

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the immediate expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-22-047, which supported large research projects for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria (CARB) via R01 grants. No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

NIH Grant PA-22-048 for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Research Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the expiration of Funding Opportunity Announcement PA-22-048, which supported large health services research demonstration and dissemination projects for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria (CARB). No further applications will be accepted under this announcement.

AHRQ Mentored Career Awards (K18) PA-22-051 Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued a notice announcing the expiration of the Mentored Career Enhancement Awards for Established Investigators in Patient-Centered Outcome Research (K18) funding opportunity announcement PA-22-051. No further applications will be accepted under this NOFO.

AHRQ Administrative Supplements for Grants in Health Services Research Expired

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced the expiration of Notice of Funding Opportunity PA-22-168, which provided administrative supplements for grants in health services research. No further applications will be accepted under this NOFO.

Dru M. Guthrie Reprimanded for Rule Violations

The Idaho State Bar issued a Public Reprimand to attorney Dru M. Guthrie for violating rules of professional conduct, including knowingly disobeying a tribunal's order and failing to comply with discovery requests. The reprimand follows a stipulated resolution where Guthrie admitted to the violations.

Stephen Johnson Suspended 60 Days Retroactively

The Idaho Supreme Court suspended attorney Stephen M. Johnson for 60 days, effective retroactively to October 3, 2025. This action followed a reciprocal disciplinary proceeding based on a suspension imposed in Arizona for violations of diligence, communication, and expediting litigation rules.

Aaron J. Tolson License Suspended

The Idaho Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Aaron J. Tolson, effective January 29, 2026. The suspension is interim, based on allegations of professional misconduct that pose a substantial threat of serious harm to the public.

Idaho Attorney Ryan Jenks Resigns Bar After Child Sex Abuse Charges

The Idaho Supreme Court accepted the resignation of attorney Ryan D. Jenks in lieu of disciplinary proceedings following his guilty plea to a felony count of lewd conduct with a minor. His license to practice law in Idaho was terminated effective February 2, 2026.

Idaho Attorney Aaron J. Tolson Resigns from Practice

The Idaho Supreme Court accepted the resignation of attorney Aaron J. Tolson in lieu of disciplinary proceedings. This action follows multiple violations of bankruptcy court orders, including continuing to file bankruptcy petitions after being prohibited and failing to properly hold client funds in trust. Mr. Tolson is barred from reapplying to the Idaho State Bar for at least five years.

Donovan v. Donovan - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Decision

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential memorandum decision affirming a lower court's judgment dismissing a petition to reform and probate a will. The decision addresses the interpretation of a power of appointment within a trust and its exercise in a will.

Lenk v. Monolithic - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals partially vacated and affirmed an order enforcing a federal district court judgment for attorney fees and costs. The court found that the statute of limitations for domesticating one of the fee orders had expired, impacting the enforceability of that specific order.

Belsanti v. Kutak Rock - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's grant of summary judgment in Belsanti v. Kutak Rock, LLP. The court found that the lower court erred in ordering disclosure of privileged communications and that the claims did not accrue outside the limitations period. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Prososki v. Regan - Court Opinion on Appeal and Error

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a court opinion in Prososki v. Regan, addressing issues of appeal and error, divorce property division, evidence, and expert witnesses. The opinion clarifies rules regarding the presentation and weight of evidence and the classification of marital and non-marital property.

Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion on Joinder, Evidence, and Jury Instructions

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion detailing legal proceedings related to joinder, evidence, and jury instructions. The court outlined standards for appellate review concerning joinder of offenses and the admissibility of evidence, particularly addressing the application of rules regarding other acts evidence.