Gradney v. Polar Beverages - Other Fraud

Gradney et al filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Polar Beverages in the Northern District of California (Case 3:25-cv-02149-EMC) on March 2, 2025. Polar Beverages filed a motion to dismiss on April 3, 2026, accompanied by a request for judicial notice and errata. The motion hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2026.

Admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1005 on April 3, 2026. The bill would have amended Wisconsin Statute 36.11 to create a new section (3r) and modify existing admission provisions for University of Wisconsin System institutions. The Assembly had passed the bill on a close 52-45 vote, but the veto prevents the proposed changes from taking effect.

Prohibiting State Contracting with Certain Business Entities

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB662, which would have prohibited state contracting with certain business entities and established penalties, was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers on April 3, 2026. The bill had passed both chambers with a 53-44 Assembly vote and 17 Senate co-sponsors. Since the veto sustained, the proposed contracting restrictions will not take effect.

Police authority to disable drones threatening public safety

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 629, which would have granted police authority to disable drones threatening public safety and established penalties, was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers on April 3, 2026. The bill had passed the Assembly 57-42 on February 17, 2026, and received Senate concurrence on March 17, 2026. The veto ends the legislative effort to create statutory authority for drone interception by law enforcement.

Employment eligibility verification program bill vetoed

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 281, which would have created an employment eligibility verification program and granted rule-making authority to state agencies, was vetoed by the Governor on April 3, 2026. The bill had passed the Assembly 54-45 on January 13, 2026. Since the veto prevents the bill from becoming law, no changes to Wisconsin statutes 16.75, 16.855, 66.05025, or 230.144 will occur.

Wisconsin Dual Enrollment Programs and Postsecondary Credit Transfer Bill

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 582 was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers on April 3, 2026. The bill would have created a Council on Dual Enrollment and amended multiple Wisconsin statutes regarding dual enrollment programs and transfer of postsecondary course credits between high schools, the University of Wisconsin System, and technical colleges. Since the bill was vetoed, no changes to state education law will take effect.

Technical College Admission Requirements Vetoed

Wisconsin Governor vetoed Assembly Bill 750 on April 3, 2026. The bill would have amended Wisconsin Statutes section 38.22(5) regarding technical college admission requirements. The veto prevents any changes to the existing regulatory framework governing student admissions at Wisconsin technical colleges.

XENOSEP Scientific Services Trademark Registration

The USPTO has registered trademark TM76570278 for XENOSEP covering advisory services for science, research and industry relating to equipment, apparatus, instruments, and chemical compounds or compositions used in separation of chemical or molecular substances. The trademark was filed on January 15, 2004, and registration became effective April 2, 2026. Entities in scientific research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing sectors should review their own trademark portfolios.

MERIPLEX Trademark Registration - Class 042 Technology Services

The USPTO registered the MERIPLEX trademark (Registration No. TM76355636) under Class 042 for technology services. The trademark covers website hosting and design services, local and long-distance telephone services, toll-free services, internet access provision, and electronic mail services. The original application was filed on January 4, 2002.

GOVWIN Trademark Registration - Computer Software Consulting Services

USPTO registered trademark TM76529425 for 'GOVWIN' covering computer software consulting services in Class 042. The registration became effective April 2, 2026, with an original filing date of July 15, 2003. The trademark covers client and contact management software, educational services for software use, and software consulting.