Legacy Heights applies for distributed generation installer certification

Legacy Heights, LLC has filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The company operates under multiple d/b/a names including Solar by Legacy and Electrical by Legacy. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.

SEC v. Jeffrey Higgins - Securities Fraud Misappropriation

The SEC charged former investment adviser Jeffrey Higgins with misappropriating more than $800,000 from twelve clients through a sham investment program between September 2017 and February 2024. Higgins allegedly used client funds to purchase securities at a transfer agent without discount, then used falsified documents to divert securities to his personal account. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions, disgorgement with prejudgment interest, and civil penalties.

Law School Clinic Certification Program Information Collection Renewal

The USPTO requests public comments on renewal of OMB Control No. 0651-0081 for the Law School Clinic Certification Program, which allows law students to practice patent and trademark law before the USPTO under faculty supervision. The program currently has 74 participating law schools providing pro bono legal services. Comments are due May 7, 2026.

NCUA Sunshine Act Meeting Notice - April 2026 Board Briefings

NCUA published a Sunshine Act meeting notice announcing an open board meeting on April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Alexandria, VA. The agenda includes four board briefings covering brokered and reciprocal deposits, the NCUA Deregulation Initiative, the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, and the 2026 Annual Performance Plan. The meeting is open to the public with access via the specified entrance.

DOE Proposes No New Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office has issued a Notification of Proposed Determination (NOPD) regarding fluorescent lamp ballasts. DOE has tentatively determined that amended energy conservation standards for FLBs would not be cost-effective, and therefore proposes not to amend existing standards. The agency is seeking public comments on this determination and associated analyses through June 1, 2026.

Bundesbank Central Office Moving to New Frankfurt Location

The Deutsche Bundesbank's board has approved a decision to purchase a property in Frankfurt as its new headquarters, following a cost-effectiveness study comparing this option against renovating the current Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße location. The analysis found purchasing a property significantly more economical than continued operations at the existing site, with total investment costs estimated at 1.6 billion EUR versus 2.9 billion EUR for the current location through 2067.

German balance of payments, January 2026, €17.1B surplus

The Deutsche Bundesbank published Germany's balance of payments for January 2026, showing a current account surplus of €17.1 billion, slightly below the previous month. The goods trade surplus increased by €6.9 billion to €14.9 billion. Germany recorded net capital imports of €9.2 billion, reversing from net capital exports of €27.5 billion in December 2025.

German State Debt Rises €144bn to €2.8 Trillion in 2025

German state debt increased by €144 billion to €2.84 trillion in 2025, with the debt-to-GDP ratio rising from 62.2% to 63.5%. Federal debt (including extra budgets) grew by €107 billion, while states and municipalities added €19 billion and €25 billion respectively. Social security debt more than doubled from €3 billion to €7 billion.

BOEM S8219 Public Comment Solicitation - Offshore Energy and Mineral Management

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published document S8219 for public review and comment via Regulations.gov under docket BOEM-2026-0298. The document pertains to BOEM's regulatory activities involving offshore energy development, marine mineral resources, or environmental review processes on the Outer Continental Shelf. Interested parties have until April 17, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed matter.

Huntington Disease Ultrasound Trial, Fujian Medical University

Fujian Medical University registered a Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT07513844) on ClinicalTrials.gov investigating low-intensity ultrasound as a treatment for Huntington disease. The trial will assess safety and preliminary efficacy parameters in patients with the neurodegenerative condition. ClinicalTrials.gov serves as the primary public registry for clinical research conducted under FDA oversight.