Global Privacy Sweep Finds Rising Privacy Risks for Children Online

The OAIC published results from the 2025 Global Privacy Enforcement Network sweep, examining 900 websites and apps used by children. The sweep found 59% require email collection, 71% lack child-tailored privacy controls, and 36% lack accessible account deletion. Compared to a 2015 baseline, data collection practices have increased, raising privacy risks for child users.

Children's Online Privacy Code Exposure Draft

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published an exposure draft of the Children's Online Privacy Code for public consultation. The draft code introduces new obligations requiring agencies and organisations to consider children's best interests before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, including requirements for targeted advertising consent and data deletion rights. The 60-day consultation opens March 31, 2026, with the Code expected to take effect in December 2026.

MODERN ORTHODONTICS Trademark Application

USPTO published trademark application TM99731462 for MODERN ORTHODONTICS on March 30, 2026. The application covers orthodontic services under Class 044. Third parties have until April 29, 2026 to file an opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Pulse by Kaper technology services trademark

USPTO received trademark application TM99731287 for 'PULSE BY KAPER' filed by Kaper on March 29, 2026. The application covers Class 042 technology services including software development, web hosting, and application management for mobile and handheld devices under an Intent-to-Use basis.

ICONSENT Trademark - SaaS NDA Management Services

The USPTO published trademark application TM99731282 for ICONSENT covering software-as-a-service for creating, managing, and executing non-disclosure agreements with multiple parties. The services include AI-generated document drafting, electronic signature collection, and jurisdiction-based compliance routing. The trademark was published on March 30, 2026, opening a standard opposition period.

REAIVC Trademark Published for Opposition

The USPTO published trademark application TM99731242 for REAIVC covering artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) featuring software for data analysis and human interaction. The trademark was published on March 30, 2026, opening a standard 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the registration.

AI Receptionist Platform Trademark Application

USPTO published trademark application TM99731152 for 'RECEPTIONIST.CO AI FRONT DESK PLATFORM' covering AI-powered SaaS services for telephone call management, appointment scheduling, and customer service automation. The application was filed on 2026-03-29 and published for opposition on 2026-03-30.

FRAMPT AI Services Trademark Application

USPTO received Intent to Use trademark application TM99731148 for FRAMPT covering artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) software for prompt engineering and large language model orchestration. The application was filed on March 29, 2026 by an unidentified applicant in Class 042 (Technology Services).

Vincero SaaS Project Management Trademark Application

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM99731145) for "Vincero" filed by an applicant claiming Intent to Use. The application covers software as a service (SaaS) services for project management, task management, workflow management, and AI-powered business data analysis. The filing date is March 29, 2026.

The Unburdened Sanctuary - Software Trademark Application

The USPTO received an Intent-to-Use trademark application (TM99731131) for 'The Unburdened Sanctuary' covering software authoring, development, design, and publishing services in Class 042. The application was filed on March 29, 2026, by an unidentified applicant seeking to protect software-related branding.

CHARITYAI trademark TM99731331, AI charity services, published Mar 30

CHARITYAI trademark TM99731331, AI charity services, published Mar 30

INJURECOV Trademark Renewal

USPTO renewed trademark TM87144175 for INJURECOV, covering herbal supplements in Class 005 (pharmaceuticals). The trademark was originally filed on August 19, 2016 and has been renewed for another registration period. This is a routine administrative trademark renewal with no new obligations.

Flucelvax Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Trademark Renewal

The USPTO renewed trademark registration TM87135582 for "Flucelvax Quadrivalent," an influenza vaccine for human use. The renewal was granted on March 29, 2026, extending the trademark protection for the pharmaceutical product branding originally filed on August 11, 2016.

SALONPAS HOT Trademark Renewal

The USPTO renewed trademark registration TM87144971 for SALONPAS HOT pain relief patches on March 29, 2026. The trademark covers medicated transdermal patches and plasters for relief of muscle and joint aches. This is a routine administrative renewal confirming continued trademark protection.

Magic Eyes Trademark - Sexual Lubricants and Sex Toys

The USPTO renewed Trademark TM87136624 for "Magic Eyes" covering personal sexual lubricants, love dolls, and sex toys. The registration was renewed on March 29, 2026, extending protection for goods in International Class 005. Original filing date was August 12, 2016.

MEDICHOICE Trademark Registration for Medical Products

USPTO registered trademark TM76352417 for MEDICHOICE covering a broad range of medical and surgical products and supplies. The trademark covers goods including disposable medical apparel, surgical instruments, patient examination equipment, and various medical supplies. The original filing date was December 26, 2001.

Board Reappointments at Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

The Ministry of Law announced the reappointment of eight board members to the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) Board for two-year terms effective 1 April 2026. This is a routine governance announcement with no new regulatory obligations, penalties, or compliance requirements for any regulated entities.

SCDES Daily Ozone Forecasts Resume

SCDES announced the resumption of its seasonal daily ozone forecasting program from April 1 through September 30, 2026. The forecasts provide ground-level ozone concentration predictions to help South Carolinians protect their health on high-ozone days. Citizens can access forecasts via the SCDES website, EPA's EnviroFlash alerts, or the AirNow mobile app.

ACF Repatriation Program Burden Reduction

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend regulations governing the care and treatment of mentally ill U.S. nationals and assistance for U.S. citizens returned from foreign countries. The proposal seeks to rescind duplicative, obsolete, and overly prescriptive regulations in 45 CFR parts 211 and 212. Comments on the proposed rule must be received by April 27, 2026.

Native American Programs Act - Reduction of Unnecessary Regulations

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN0970-AD36) to amend the Native American Programs Act regulations (45 CFR part 1336) by eliminating unnecessary, duplicative, and obsolete regulations. The proposed rescissions would impact States, Territories, and Tribal Lead Agencies that receive funding under the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) grant program. Public comments will be accepted until April 27, 2026.

Rescission of Obsolete State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants Regulations

The Administration for Children and Families issued a direct final rule rescinding 45 CFR part 402, which governed the obsolete State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants (SLIAG) program. The SLIAG program, established under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, was repealed in 1998 and its regulations are no longer operational. The rule removes this outdated regulatory framework as part of HHS's broader deregulatory initiative.

Updated PIE Auditor Regulations Strengthen Audit Oversight

The FRC published updated Public Interest Entity (PIE) Auditor Registration Regulations for the UK audit market, effective 20 April 2026. The key change requires PAR-registered audit firms to notify the FRC as early as reasonably possible before planned governance or ownership changes, rather than up to 10 working days after completion. The updates also include simplified re-registration, new exemptions, and more flexible submission timescales.

AEP Fund Administrator Appointment and $19M Penalty Distribution

The SEC issued an order appointing Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions, Inc. as fund administrator for the $19,000,000 Fair Fund created from the civil penalty assessed against American Electric Power Company, Inc. The administrator's bond is set at $19,000,000, and the Office of Financial Management is authorized to pay administrator fees from the Fair Fund. The Fair Fund will be distributed to harmed investors pursuant to Section 308(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

P. v. Newt, California appeals court, March 30

P. v. Newt, California appeals court, March 30

Robert Newt v. People - Large-Capacity Magazine Receiving vs. Possession

The California Court of Appeal reversed defendant Robert Newt's felony conviction for "receiving" a large-capacity magazine under Penal Code § 32310, finding the evidence established only "possession," not "receiving." The court held these are distinct statutory elements under section 32310, with receiving being felony-eligible and possessing punishable only as a misdemeanor or infraction. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

People v. Newt - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, First District, filed a criminal appeal (Case No. A169899) titled The People v. Newt on February 26, 2024. This is a routine appellate filing originating from Trial Court Case 042300101. The case involves a criminal prosecution appeal and is currently at the early stages of the appellate process.

People v. Nielsen - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, First District published its opinion in People v. Nielsen (Case No. A170363). This published appellate opinion establishes precedential guidance on the criminal law issues presented. The decision is binding precedent within the First District's jurisdiction.

Criminal sentencing appeal affirmed, upper term imposed

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Four, affirmed a criminal judgment where the trial court imposed an upper term sentence on defendant following a negotiated global disposition across multiple cases. Defendant challenged the trial court's understanding of the low term presumption under Penal Code section 1170(b)(6) and the calculation of custody credits. The appellate court rejected both arguments and affirmed.

People v. Nielsen - Criminal Appeals (1st District)

California Court of Appeal (1st District) docket search results for People v. Nielsen (Case A170363) displaying 4 linked trial court cases: 23CR01950, 23CR02511, 23CR02514, and 24CR03321. This is an informational court docket record with no new regulatory obligations.

SMART CHART Medical Software Trademark Application

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM99731284) for "SMART CHART" filed on March 29, 2026, covering downloadable medical software for automated radiation therapy treatment analysis and reporting. The application claims intent-to-use and is classified under Class 009 (Computing & Electronics). No regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines are created by this filing.

SAFE-T DRIVE Intent-to-Use Trademark Application

The USPTO received trademark application TM99731257 for SAFE-T DRIVE on March 29, 2026. The application is filed under Intent-to-Use basis and covers goods and services in Class 009 related to driver tracking software, GPS navigation systems, vehicle locator devices, and mobile applications for truck drivers. No deadlines or penalties are associated with this filing.

ZEROWAVE SENTRY AI fraud detection software trademark TM99731170

The USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application (TM99731170) for ZEROWAVE SENTRY, covering downloadable AI software for fraud, scam, phishing, and cybersecurity threat detection. The application was filed on March 29, 2026 under Serial Number 99731170. No registration has been granted yet.

LUCKEY Trademark Application - Wearable Cameras

The USPTO received a trademark application for LUCKEY (TM99731127) for wearable cameras and head-mounted cameras. The application is filed on an intent-to-use basis dated March 29, 2026. This is a standard trademark filing that establishes priority for the mark in Class 9 (computing and electronics).

ELIE TAHARI Trademark Application - Intent to Use Footwear and Eyewear

The USPTO published trademark application TM78646012 for ELIE TAHARI covering men's footwear (sneakers, sandals, boots, dress shoes, moccasins) and eyewear (sunglasses and eyeglasses). The application was filed under Intent to Use basis, establishing priority rights for Elie Tahari Ltd. in these trademark classes.

TKVK Trademark Application - Class 009 Goods

The USPTO has published trademark application TM99731263 for "TKVK" covering Class 009 goods including computer peripheral devices, mobile phone accessories, optical instruments, and audio recordings. The application was filed on 2026-03-29 and published for opposition on 2026-03-30. Third parties have a three-month window to file an opposition before the trademark proceeds to registration.

AVENOR Protective Respirator Trademark Application

USPTO published trademark application TM99731186 for "AVENOR" covering protective industrial respirators and protective respirators for filtering air. The application was filed March 29, 2026 and published March 30, 2026, initiating a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the registration.

Tippedoff Trademark Application - Financial Information Services

The USPTO received a trademark application (Serial No. TM99731647) for the word mark TIPPEDOFF, filed under Intent-to-Use basis on March 29, 2026. The application covers financial information and financial analyses services provided via a website, classified under Class 36 (Insurance and Financial). The mark has been published in the USPTO's ChangeBridge feed for Insurance & Finance trademark applications.

COMMONS trademark application covering banking and financial services

USPTO received trademark application TM99731613 for COMMONS filed March 29, 2026 as an Intent to Use application. The application covers an extensive list of banking and financial services including online banking, investment services, cryptocurrency services, and securities brokerage. This is a routine trademark filing that establishes priority rights for the mark in Class 036 (Insurance and Financial Services).

Wetalu Trademark - Electronic Payment Processing Services

USPTO received trademark application TM99731334 for "WETALU" under Intent-to-Use provisions on March 29, 2026. The application covers electronic payment processing services including ACH, credit card, debit card, electronic check, and electronic funds transfer processing in International Class 036 (Insurance and Financial Services).

FCSIC Board Meeting Notice

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) published a notice announcing its regular Board meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. on April 8, 2026, at 1501 Farm Credit Drive in McLean, Virginia, or virtually. The meeting includes open portions covering approval of February 2026 minutes, quarterly financial and insured obligations reports, and annual performance and investment portfolio reports. Closed portions will address insurance risk, 2025 audit results, and an executive session with the external auditor. The public may observe open portions in person or virtually with 24-hour advance registration.

Italian Renewable Hydrogen State Aid Scheme Approved

The European Commission approved a €6 billion Italian state aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production. The scheme, notified by Italy under EU state aid rules, aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable hydrogen capacity in the country. This is the first major hydrogen state aid approval under revised clean energy guidelines.

PFAS Settlement Law Firm Fees Warning to Municipalities

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an advisory warning municipalities about potential excessive law firm fees when filing claims for PFAS water contamination settlements. The Attorney General urges local governments to file claims directly through the official portal rather than retaining outside counsel that may charge up to one-third of settlement proceeds. The settlements involve four major defendants (3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, BASF) as part of AFFF Multi-District Litigation No. 2873.

Section 74.751 Information Collection - Low Power TV Stations

The FCC invites public comments on extending OMB Control No. 3060-0248 for Section 74.751 (Modification of Transmission Systems), which governs low power TV and TV translator station equipment changes and antenna relocations. The collection affects approximately 400 respondents with a total annual burden of 200 hours. Comments are due May 29, 2026.

Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and Connect USVI Fund - Information Collection Comment Request

The FCC invites public comment on the renewal of OMB Control Number 3060-1274 for the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and Connect USVI Fund Stage 2 Fixed Support information collection. Comments are due April 29, 2026. The FCC seeks input on necessity, burden estimates, and ways to reduce paperwork burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

Filing of Station Licenses - PRA Information Collection Extension

The FCC published a notice requesting public comments on the extension of two existing PRA information collections (OMB Control Numbers 3060-0633 and 3060-0685) related to filing of station licenses under 47 CFR Sections 74.165, 74.432, and 74.832. The collections cover experimental broadcast station authorization requirements and remote pickup/low power auxiliary station license recordkeeping. Comments are due May 29, 2026.

Information Collection - Electronic Filings for Low Power Television Stations

The FCC published a notice and request for comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act on its extension of OMB Control Number 3060-1311, covering Sections 74.734, 74.735, and 74.763 regarding electronic filings for Low Power Television and Television Translator stations. The collection involves 50 respondents, 250 responses, 500 annual burden hours, and $250,000 in annual costs. Comments are due May 29, 2026.

ICE Arrests MS-13, Child Predators, Rapists, and Drug Traffickers Over Weekend

DHS announced that ICE officers conducted multiple arrests over the weekend of March 28-29, 2026, targeting criminal illegal aliens including an MS-13 gang member from El Salvador and individuals convicted of aggravated sexual battery of a child, manslaughter, rape, and drug trafficking. The announcement highlights continued enforcement under the Trump administration targeting public safety threats.

Santa Clara Officials Refuse ICE Detainers for Honduran Murder Suspects

DHS issued a press release documenting how Santa Clara County sanctuary officials refused to honor ICE detainers for two Honduran nationals—Franquin Inestroza-Martinez (wanted for a New Jersey murder) and Gerzon Jose Chirinos-Munguia—subsequently released and accused of murdering a 24-year-old single mother in Sunnyvale, California. The release highlights ongoing federal-local tensions over sanctuary policies and ICE detainer compliance.

ICE Agents Under Attack During Arrest of Criminal Illegal Alien in Sacramento

DHS announced that ICE law enforcement officers were attacked on March 25, 2026, during a targeted vehicle stop to arrest Xa Lee, a criminal illegal alien from Laos with multiple prior convictions including vehicle theft, felony firearm possession, and two DUIs. Lee struck an ICE officer with his vehicle during the encounter, deployed tasers, and fled the scene; he remains at-large. DHS noted a reported 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE agents.

Titanium Capital LLC and Henry Abdo - Ponzi Scheme Enforcement

The SEC obtained final judgments against Titanium Capital LLC and its founder Henry Abdo for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 162 investors out of over $5.3 million. The court entered permanent injunctions and ordered disgorgement of $2,920,668 plus prejudgment interest of $467,933. Abdo, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in parallel criminal proceedings, received a 168-month prison sentence.