GOODWILL VIXEN trademark cancellation proceeding

File Works, LLC filed a trademark cancellation petition (No. 92091355) before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against Hongkong Changsheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., seeking cancellation of the registered GOODWILL VIXEN trademark. The proceeding was initiated on April 7, 2026.

WINE PROXIES trademark cancellation, filed by Proxy WInes LLC

WINE PROXIES trademark cancellation, filed by Proxy WInes LLC

Oregon Government Ethics Commission Membership and Privilege Protections

Oregon Governor signed HB4159 into law, requiring that at least one member appointed to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission must have local government experience. The Act also provides that attorney-client privilege is not waived when a communication is made to the commission for purposes of providing information regarding a complaint alleging a violation of government ethics laws or public meetings laws. The bill passed the House 49-2 and the Senate 28-0 before receiving Governor's signature.

Oregon HB5204 - State Budget Appropriations and Emergency Declaration

Oregon Governor signed HB5204 on April 7, 2026, enacting a budget bill that establishes and modifies biennial appropriations from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. The bill also establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses. The legislation declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage.

HB4153 allows farm stores on farm use land

HB4153 allows farm stores on farm use land

Five-Cent Rounding in Cash Transactions

Oregon enacted HB4178 permitting places of public accommodation and public bodies to voluntarily round cash transaction totals to the nearest five-cent increment, effective immediately as an emergency measure. The law requires posting of notice signs and preserves a buyer's right to pay exact change without penalty.

WV HB5212 - Education Financial Aid Revision

West Virginia Governor signed HB5212 into law on April 1, 2026, revising and streamlining requirements for higher education grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid programs. The bill also addresses workforce development initiatives and workforce grants administered by the state. The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support in both chambers.

West Virginia HB5437 - Vape Safety Act

West Virginia Governor signed HB5437 into law, creating the Vape Safety Act to establish safety standards and regulatory requirements for vaping and e-cigarette products in the state. The bill passed the House (88-5) and Senate (34-0) with bipartisan support after committee amendments. The act introduces compliance obligations for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of vapor products.

HB5582 extends TANF drug screening program, West Virginia

West Virginia Governor signed HB5582 into law on April 1, 2026, extending the state's program for drug screening of applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The bill passed the House 88-8 and Senate 28-2 after both chambers approved Senate amendments. The legislation continues the existing drug testing requirements for welfare applicants in the state.

Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act

West Virginia enacted HB5101, the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act, creating and increasing criminal penalties for domestic violence offenses and modifying bail requirements for domestic violence cases. The bill passed with near-unanimous support in both chambers before receiving gubernatorial approval.