Wisconsin DHS Announces $31M Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation Plan

Wisconsin DHS announced its plan to allocate approximately $31 million in opioid settlement funds received in 2025-2026 from settlements with pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacies. The funds will support prevention programming, substance use disorder treatment, overdose prevention including naloxone distribution, and recovery services across the state including Tribal nations.

Missouri Air Quality Rule 10 CSR 10-5.570 Redline Markup

EPA Region 7 is reviewing and soliciting comments on proposed amendments to Missouri air quality regulation 10 CSR 10-5.570, which governs specific air emission requirements for affected sources in Missouri. The redline markup document details specific text changes proposed to the existing state rule.

MPRSA Research Permit Adjudicatory Hearing Request

EPA filed an adjudicatory hearing request document (EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0198) in the MPRSA research permit proceeding. Environmental groups Friends of the Earth, Biofuelwatch, and OceanCare submitted public comments opposing the permit for Carboniferous-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientific declarations from researchers Craig R. McClain and Samantha B. Joye were filed, referencing journal articles on the Orca Basin's marine snow distribution and microbial ecology.

ECB Concludes Asset Quality Reviews of Building Societies LBS Süd and Wüstenrot

ECB published results of asset quality reviews of building societies LBS Landesbausparkasse Süd and Wüstenrot Bausparkasse AG. AQRs focused on credit risk and identified CET1 capital ratio depletions of 137 basis points (LBS Süd) and 98 basis points (Wüstenrot). No capital shortfalls were identified as AQR-adjusted ratios remain above capital requirements.

Three Voluntary Undertakings on Ransomware, Database Misconfiguration, Email Breach

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission published three voluntary undertakings accepted from organizations following data breaches involving ransomware, database misconfiguration, and erroneous email disclosure of personal data. Common failures included inadequate access controls, improperly configured database permissions, and absence of operational safeguards. The organizations must implement specific remediation measures including MFA, security certifications, and data protection governance improvements.

Updated REMIT Framework Strengthens Trust in EU Energy Markets

ACER announced the entry into force of updated REMIT secondary legislation on April 29, 2026, comprising a recast Implementing Regulation and a new Delegated Regulation. These amendments update wholesale energy market data reporting obligations for all reporting parties including market participants, organised market places, and registered reporting mechanisms. ACER published accompanying open letters to support compliance with the new framework.

Health Canada Consults on Antimicrobial Drug CAN-AWaRe Classification

Health Canada has opened a 60-day public consultation on the proposed Canadian Access, Watch, Reserve (CAN-AWaRe) classification framework for antimicrobial drugs for human use. The consultation runs until June 8, 2026, and seeks feedback from healthcare professionals, industry, academia, and public health agencies on the proposed classification of antibacterial drugs. Comments will inform the finalization of the CAN-AWaRe framework.

Rikayat Lawal v. 161 PCA Apartments LLC, Greystar - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied Rikayat Lawal's Application for Discretionary Appeal in her case against 161 PCA Apartments LLC and Greystar. The denial upholds the lower court's ruling, bringing an end to the plaintiff's attempt at discretionary review. The case number is A26D0407.

Jose Martin Islas v. State - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Jose Martin Islas' appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The appeal was untimely, filed 67 days after the trial court's October 16, 2025 order denying his motion to correct void sentence, exceeding the statutory 30-day filing deadline under OCGA § 5-6-38(a). The Court also held that a motion for reconsideration does not extend the time to appeal.

Westchester Place HOA v. Homeowners - Emergency Motion Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied an emergency motion filed by Westchester Place Homeowners Association, Inc. seeking supersedeas and stay of injunctive relief along with appointment of a receiver. The court order leaves the lower court's injunctive relief in place while the underlying dispute between the HOA and its members continues through normal appellate channels.