USPTO Trademark Application - LAWYER IN THE MIDDLE

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for "LAWYER IN THE MIDDLE" filed on January 16, 2024. The application covers downloadable and online software for accessing legal services, as well as legal services themselves.

Amazon Suspension Lawyer Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO has published a trademark application for 'Amazon Suspension Lawyer' for opposition. The application, filed on August 8, 2022, is for legal services and is scheduled for potential opposition by March 20, 2026.

SEC Grants Ally Financial Waiver from Ineligible Issuer Status

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance granted Ally Financial Inc. a waiver from its 'ineligible issuer' status under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933. This waiver is a result of a settlement by its subsidiary, Ally Invest Advisors Inc., with the SEC regarding disclosure violations.

Ministerial Announcement on Unified Text of Environmental Regulation

The Polish Minister of Climate and Environment has announced the unified text of an environmental regulation concerning the statute of the Regional Environmental Protection Directorate in Szczecin. This announcement serves to consolidate and publish the current version of the regulation.

Minister of Justice Regulation on Court Jurisdiction for Labor and Social Security Cases

The Polish Minister of Justice has issued a regulation amending rules on court jurisdiction for labor and social security cases. This regulation reassignes specific case types to certain district courts, potentially altering the procedural path for these matters.

Minister of Justice Regulation on Court Jurisdiction

The Polish Minister of Justice issued a regulation on March 18, 2026, amending previous regulations concerning the establishment and territorial jurisdiction of appellate courts, district courts, and regional courts, as well as the scope of matters handled by them. The regulation was published on March 24, 2026.

Ministerial Regulation on Territorial Scope and Seats of Tax Administration Bodies

The Polish Ministry of Finance and Economy issued a ministerial regulation amending the territorial scope and seats of tax administration bodies. This regulation updates the organizational structure and locations of tax offices and customs-tax offices within Poland.

Marshal's Announcement on Civil Status Law Consolidated Text

The Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland has announced the consolidated text of the Civil Status Law. This announcement, published in Dziennik Ustaw, serves to consolidate existing legislation on civil status records and procedures.

Minister of Defence regulation on military service diseases

The Polish Minister of Defence issued a regulation amending the list of diseases related to military service. This amendment updates the criteria for recognizing certain health conditions as service-related for military personnel.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Chikaskia River in Kingman County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Chikaskia River in Kingman County, Kansas. The advisory was issued due to a crude oil and produced water spill and has been lifted following successful remediation efforts by multiple agencies.

Kansas Extends RSV Antibody Administration Deadline

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has extended the recommended timeframe for administering RSV monoclonal antibodies (nirsevimab and clesrovimab) to eligible infants and young children through April 30, 2026. This extension is due to a later than usual start to the RSV season in Kansas, indicating a prolonged risk period.

Jason Lee Holly - Temporary Suspension of Law License

The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced the temporary suspension of Carter County lawyer Jason Lee Holly's law license, effective March 23, 2026. The suspension is due to his failure to respond to two complaints of misconduct. Mr. Holly must cease representing existing clients by April 22, 2026, and comply with specific rules for suspended attorneys.

State PUC Order on Procedural Schedule Modification

The State Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued an order modifying the procedural schedule for case 9849, following a request from the Office of People's Counsel (OPC). This modification pertains to the administrative timeline of an ongoing regulatory proceeding.

State PUC Order Modifies Procedural Schedule for OPC Request

The Maryland Public Service Commission has issued an order modifying the procedural schedule for a request made by the Office of People's Counsel (OPC). This modification pertains to Case No. 9820 and adjusts the timeline for subsequent procedural steps in the ongoing case.

DOJ Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA - Henry's Knob Superfund Site

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with the U.S. District Court for South Carolina concerning the Henry's Knob Superfund Site. ABB, Inc. will pay $471,405.16 in past response costs and future costs, and perform interim remedial actions, in exchange for protection from CERCLA claims.

FLRA: Terms, Representation Proceedings, Consultation Rights Rules

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is issuing an interim final rule to revise regulations governing representation proceedings and national consultation rights. The changes aim to provide parties with decisions on consequential issues in representation proceedings and streamline the decision-making process.

FLRA Amends General Counsel Responsibilities Memorandum

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is amending its General Counsel responsibilities memorandum by revoking and adopting a new section I.C. This change redefines the delegation of authority to Regional Directors for processing and determining representation matters, particularly when the Authority lacks a quorum. The amendment aims to clarify and streamline these processes.

strongSwan Vulnerability Allows Denial of Service Attack

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in strongSwan, a VPN implementation. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to conduct Denial of Service attacks. Affected systems include various Linux distributions and other operating systems.

binutils vulnerability allows remote Denial of Service attack

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in GNU Binary Utilities (binutils) versions prior to 2.47. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a Denial of Service attack. Mitigation is available.

Znuny Vulnerability Allows Remote Cross-Site Scripting Attack

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in Znuny, an open-source ticketing software. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. Affected versions include Znuny LTS <6.5.19 and Znuny <7.3.1.

VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Vulnerability Allows Information Disclosure

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud, detailing a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose information. The advisory affects multiple versions of VMware Tanzu Spring Cloud Config and provides mitigation guidance.

MongoDB C Driver Vulnerability Allows Denial of Service

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in the Open Source MongoDB C Driver versions prior to 2.2.3 and 1.30.8. The vulnerability allows remote, authenticated attackers to perform a Denial of Service attack. Mitigation is available.

systemd Vulnerabilities Allow Denial of Service or Code Execution

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in systemd, a Linux system and service manager. Exploitation could lead to denial of service or code execution with administrator privileges. Affected versions include open source systemd prior to various specific release numbers.

Red Hat Undertow Vulnerability Allows Remote Denial of Service

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in Red Hat Undertow, a web server. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a Denial of Service attack. The advisory provides a CVSS score of 5.9 and notes that mitigation is not yet available.

Ruby on Rails Vulnerabilities: DoS, File Manipulation, XSS

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Ruby on Rails, detailing multiple vulnerabilities including Denial of Service, file manipulation, and Cross-Site Scripting. The advisory highlights critical severity with a CVSS Base Score of 9.1 and provides mitigation information for affected versions.

CODESYS Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution and DoS

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for CODESYS, detailing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The advisory affects CODESYS versions prior to 3.5.22.0 and 4.21.0.0.

cPanel cPanel/WHM Multiple Vulnerabilities

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for multiple critical vulnerabilities in cPanel cPanel/WHM, with a CVSS base score of 9.8. These vulnerabilities affect Linux and UNIX systems running affected versions of the software. Mitigation is available.

Froxlor Vulnerability Allows File Manipulation and Information Disclosure

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Froxlor, a web-based server management software. A vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate files and disclose information, with a CVSS base score of 8.2. The advisory applies to versions prior to 2.3.5.

Google Chrome Vulnerabilities Advisory

CERT-Bund has issued an advisory regarding multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, with a CVSS base score of 8.8. The advisory, dated March 23, 2026, indicates that these vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute code, cause denial-of-service, or expose information. Mitigation measures are available.

Citrix NetScaler Multiple Vulnerabilities

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Citrix NetScaler, detailing multiple critical vulnerabilities (CVSS score 10.0) that allow remote attackers to disclose information and take over user sessions. Affected versions include specific releases of NetScaler ADC and Gateway prior to 14.1-66.59 and 13.1-62.23/37.262.

State Department Announces Release of Dennis Coyle

The State Department announced the release of Dennis Coyle, who had been held captive in Afghanistan for over a year. The statement thanked the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for their support and urged the Taliban to end hostage diplomacy.

Secretary Rubio Travels to France for G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial

The U.S. Department of State announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France to attend the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial. The meeting will focus on shared security concerns, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the situation in the Middle East.

Pukanecz v. Bureau of Driver Licensing - Petition Dismissed

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania dismissed a petition filed by Charles S. Pukanecz seeking review of a Bureau of Driver Licensing order. The court found that the petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies by not appealing the hearing officer's decision to the Department for final adjudication.

D. Lawrence v. PA PUC - Court Affirms PUC Order Denying Rate Increase Review

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) order denying a request for a root cause analysis of a natural gas company's service termination procedures. The court found that the Consumer Advocate waived the argument by failing to raise it before the PUC.

Scranton v. Coyne - Injunction Affirmed on Personnel Files

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a permanent injunction against Thomas Coyne and AFG Media, prohibiting them from disclosing information from City of Scranton personnel files. The court rejected Coyne's argument that the files lost privacy protections after being placed outside City Hall for recycling.

Pennsylvania Court Affirms Tax Review Board Decision on Water/Sewer Assessments

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the City of Philadelphia Tax Review Board's denial of a property owner's challenge to water and sewer service assessments. The dispute arose from estimated billing due to a malfunctioning transmitter, followed by a corrective bill for undercharges.

Holly Ridge Estates, Inc. v. PA-American Water Co. - Water Meter Dispute Jurisdiction

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has primary jurisdiction over a water meter dispute between Holly Ridge Estates, Inc. and PA-American Water Company. The court vacated a trial court order denying a preliminary injunction and reversed an order denying preliminary objections, remanding the case for proceedings consistent with its decision.

Presidential Message on Patrick Henry's Liberty Speech Anniversary

The White House issued a presidential message commemorating the 251st anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech. The message highlights the historical significance of the speech in rallying support for American independence and its enduring legacy.

People v. Tzul - Criminal Case Summary

The California Supreme Court has issued a case summary for 'The People v. Tzul' (Case No. B343256), originating from the 2nd Appellate District. The case involves a criminal matter, with an oral argument scheduled for March 5, 2026.

City of Fresno v Superior Court - Case Summary

The California Supreme Court has issued a case summary for City of Fresno v. The Superior Court of Fresno County, identified by Court of Appeal Case number F089987. The case involves a civil matter and has a filing date of June 16, 2025, with oral arguments scheduled for March 19, 2026.

Minister Addresses Royal Gibraltar Police Passing Out Parade

The Minister for Justice of Gibraltar delivered a speech at the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) passing out parade on March 19, 2026. The address congratulated new recruits and highlighted the government's recent strengthening of the police force with over 60 new personnel and improved facilities.

Gibraltar represented at Oxford Literary Festival

Gibraltar was represented at the Oxford Literary Festival on March 23, 2026, as part of a partnership between the two literary festivals. The Minister for Culture and Tourism participated in the Gibraltar Lecture, interviewing author Alison Larkin.

Gibraltar Tourist Board Unveils New 'Gibraltar' Sign

The Gibraltar Tourist Board has unveiled the first official 'Gibraltar' sign at Campion Park to serve as a dedicated photo point for visitors and residents. This initiative aims to encourage social media sharing and promote Gibraltar as a visually striking destination, with further signs and a mobile version planned.

Gibraltar Government Corrects Transaction Tax Misinformation

The Gibraltar Government issued a notice to correct misinformation regarding its new transaction tax. The notice clarifies that the tax is levied on the cost price of goods upon importation, not the retail sales price, and will not result in a 15% price increase for consumers. The government aims to prevent profiteering and ensure compliance with EU customs union requirements.

Gibraltar Government Announces Reduced Fuel Duty

The Government of Gibraltar has reduced the fuel duty to 14 pence per litre, a 50% decrease from the initially proposed rate. This measure aims to protect consumers and businesses from rising international fuel prices while continuing to allocate 3 pence per litre to the Gibraltar Climate Fund.

Gibraltar COVID-19 Fund Second Allocation Round Approved

The Government of Gibraltar has approved the second round of allocations from the COVID-19 Fund, committing approximately £260,000 to various initiatives. These include mental health campaigns, robotic surgery technology, a safeguarding helpline, and infection prevention training.

Gibraltar Scholarship Awards 2026/2027 Application Window Open

The Department of Education in Gibraltar has opened the application window for scholarship awards for the 2026/2027 academic year. The deadline for new awards, including school leaver, postgraduate, discretionary, and distance learning applications, is June 5th, 2026. Continuing students have separate submission guidelines based on their academic progression.

New Seat of Hope Features Hammerhead Shark Mosaic

The Gibraltar Government has unveiled a new 'Seat of Hope' at Europa Point, featuring a mosaic of a hammerhead shark. This initiative aims to promote marine wildlife and serve as a symbol for mental health awareness and community support.

Minister Santos Attends London Premiere of Gibraltarian Playwright's Play

The Minister for Culture and Tourism of Gibraltar attended the London premiere of a play by Gibraltarian playwright Louis Emmitt-Stern. This event highlights the government's support for local artists and aims to promote Gibraltar's cultural exports on the international stage.

Gibraltar Supports UKOT Climate-Smart Marine Planning Roadmap

Gibraltar, through its Minister for Environment, has announced support for the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Climate-Smart Marine Spatial Planning Roadmap. The initiative, led by scientists, aims to guide territories in developing effective marine spatial plans that account for climate change impacts.