NYSE Arca QCC Broker Credit Cap Waiver

The SEC published notice that NYSE Arca filed to waive the combined cap on broker credits for QCC trades and floor broker rebates under the Manual Billable Rebate Program for March 2026 only. The filing (SR-NYSEARCA-2026-32) was granted immediate effectiveness under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act. This temporary fee modification affects member firms executing QCC trades and floor broker transactions on NYSE Arca options.

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The SEC published a Sunshine Act Meeting Notice (91 FR 16044) announcing a closed Commission meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The one-page notice follows standard Federal Register format with placeholder sections for time, place, status, and matters to be considered.

Electric Corporate and Rate Filings Received by FERC

FERC published a notice of filings received on March 30, 2026, including four electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, four exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (all battery energy storage projects in Virginia), and multiple electric rate filings including market power analyses and compliance filings. Comment deadlines range from March 30 to May 26, 2026 depending on the docket.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings on March 24-25, 2026. Filings include accounting requests from Howard Midstream Energy Partners and EPIC Crude Pipeline, transportation retainage reports from Cheniere Corpus Christi and Creole Trail pipelines, and negotiated rate filings from Millennium Pipeline, Iroquois Gas Transmission, Stagecoach Pipeline, and Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.

Revised Schedule for Algonquin Pipeline Environmental Assessment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice on March 25, 2026, announcing a revised schedule for the Environmental Assessment for Algonquin Gas Transmission's Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The EA issuance date has been moved from April 17 to May 29, 2026, due to Algonquin's delayed filing of its horizontal directional drill assessment report and additional project siting information. A 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline of August 27, 2026 applies to cooperating federal and state agencies.

IS Technology Petition for Air Brake Special Approval

The Federal Railroad Administration published a notice announcing IS Technology's petition for special approval of an alternative air brake standard. The FRA is seeking public comment on this petition over a 30-day period ending April 30, 2026. This is a standard procedural notice announcing a petition for stakeholder review and input.

Multiple Internal Revenue Service Information Collection Requests

The Treasury Department's IRS has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing multiple information collection requests under OMB review. The notice opens a 30-day public comment period ending April 30, 2026, allowing stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the proposed collections. This routine administrative filing affects taxpayers and tax professionals who may be subject to the affected information collection requirements.

Information Collection for Special Measures Imposition Under BSA

The Treasury Department published a notice requesting public comments on information collection requirements related to the imposition of special measures under the Bank Secrecy Act. The notice is submitted for OMB review and seeks comments on the burden estimates for collecting information when FinCEN imposes special measures against jurisdictions, financial institutions, or transactions posing money laundering risks. Comments are due within 30 days of publication.

Treasury Information Collection Requests - OMB Review

The Treasury Department published a notice announcing multiple departmental offices have submitted information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice requests public comments on these collections and describes alternative methods for submitting comments. Comments must be received within 30 days of publication.

Parcel Dimension Compliance

The United States Postal Service published a final rule expanding parcel dimension requirements under 39 CFR 111, effective July 12, 2026. The rule modifies the Domestic Mail Manual to include updated dimensional standards for parcel shipping, with implementation divided into Phase One and Phase Two. Mailers shipping parcels via USPS must review and update their packaging and dimension measurement processes to comply with the new requirements.

Semiconductor Devices Complaint - Public Interest Comments Solicitation

The International Trade Commission published a notice announcing receipt of a complaint alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning semiconductor devices. The ITC is soliciting written submissions from the public on the public interest factors specified in 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1) before determining whether to issue a general exclusion order or limited exclusion order.

Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Determinations

The International Trade Commission published its final determination in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. The Commission determined that the domestic industry is not materially injured by reason of imports of these products allegedly sold at less than fair value.

MCC Advisory Council Open Meeting

The Millennium Challenge Corporation published a notice announcing an open meeting of the MCC Advisory Council scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the public for observation and will cover the transaction status of MCC compact and threshold programs as well as other MCC organizational business.

AMF SPOT Inspection Findings on Asset Management Compliance Systems

AMF France published findings from its 2025 SPOT inspection campaign examining asset management companies' compliance and internal control systems. The inspections focused on firms with in-house compliance resources, following a 2020 campaign that examined outsourcing of internal control functions. The findings highlight areas of strength and weakness identified across the inspected firms.

COVID-19 Vaccine Antigen Composition Data Request for May 2026

WHO's Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) has issued updated guidance requesting vaccine manufacturers submit immunological, virological, and vaccine effectiveness data ahead of the May 2026 decision-making meeting. The statement updates previous September 2025 guidance and specifies key antisera and antigens of interest including JN.1, KP.2, XEC, LP.8.1, NB.1.8.1, XFG, and BA.3.2 variants. Manufacturers should submit both pre- and post-vaccination antisera analysis for neutralization testing.

Actions on Business Software and Cloud Services Through UK Digital Markets Competition Regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final package of actions and remedies on business software and cloud services through the UK digital markets competition regime on 31 March 2026. The guidance applies to designated technology firms operating in UK business software and cloud markets. This establishes new competitive requirements that affected platforms must implement.

EDPB Coordinated Enforcement Framework 2026 Transparency Action

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched its 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action, focusing on compliance with GDPR transparency and information obligations under Articles 12, 13, and 14. Twenty-five Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across Europe will conduct enforcement actions and fact-finding exercises targeting data controllers from various sectors throughout 2026, with findings to be consolidated in an EDPB report and followed by targeted enforcement at national and EU levels.

EU notice for Iran restrictive measures data subjects

EU notice for Iran restrictive measures data subjects

Sigmon civil case dismissed Fourth Circuit appeal

Sigmon civil case dismissed Fourth Circuit appeal

United States v. Helton - Supervised Release Modification Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's orders denying Steven Russell Helton's motions to modify conditions of his supervised release under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(2). The appeals (Nos. 24-4366 and 25-4014) were consolidated and decided in favor of the government. No abuse of discretion was found in the district court's denial of Helton's modification requests.

Stevens v. North Carolina - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The Fourth Circuit dismissed petitioner Claude Mordecia Stevens' appeal seeking to challenge the district court's denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2254 habeas petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability and dismissed the appeal, finding Stevens failed to demonstrate that reasonable jurists would find the district court's assessment of his constitutional claims debatable or wrong.

Data Reconstruction Using Machine-Learning Predictive Coding

USPTO published patent application US20260087314A1 for a machine-learning method that reconstructs data samples in a time series using predictive coding. The method generates reconstructed versions of first and second data samples, then uses a neural network to predict intermediate data samples positioned between them. The application (No. 19107781) was filed July 27, 2023 and published March 26, 2026.

Controlling Agents Using Ambiguity-Sensitive Neural Networks and Risk-Sensitive Neural Networks

USPTO published patent application US20260087311A1 for methods controlling AI agents using ambiguity-sensitive and risk-sensitive neural networks. The application covers action selection systems for agent control with four named inventors. Patent application was filed September 8, 2023, and published March 26, 2026.

Deepfake Music Detection Apparatus Using AI Classification

The USPTO published patent application US20260087313A1 for BRAINDECK INC. on March 26, 2026, covering an AI-based apparatus and method for detecting deepfake music. The system analyzes audio features, voice separation probability, and neural vocoder usage to determine whether audio content is synthetically generated. Application No. 18929273 was filed on October 28, 2024.

Combined Deep Learning Inference and Compression Using Sensed Data

USPTO published patent application US20260087312A1 for a device and method combining deep learning inference with data compression using sensed data. The system encodes sensed data locally, transmits it in batches to a remote computing system, and receives optimized encoder and prediction models in return. Inventors: Damian Kelly, Megan O'Brien, Gregory Buckley, Colleen B. Caveney.

Quantum-Capacitance Simulation Using Gaussian Subspace Aggregation

The USPTO published Microsoft Technology Licensing's patent application US20260087390A1 for a quantum-capacitance simulation method using Gaussian-subspace aggregation. The method constructs and projects non-interacting Hamiltonians for material configurations, then uses sums-of-Gaussians procedures to approximate low-energy eigenstates under interacting Hamiltonians. Inventors are Samuel Boutin and Roman Bela Bauer.

Fault Tolerant Quantum Computation via Logical Operators Measurement

USPTO published patent application US20260087389A1 by inventors Theodore James Yoder and Dominic Williamson disclosing systems and methods for low-overhead fault-tolerant quantum computation via measurement of logical operators. The invention utilizes a graph selection component to select an auxiliary graph and a measurement component to execute a deformed quantum stabilizer code on a quantum system. This patent has applications in quantum computing hardware and software development.

Transactional Neural Reasoning AI (TNRAI) Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260087387A1 for Transactional Neural Reasoning AI (TNRAI), a novel AI system designed for complex decision-making. The application describes a five-pillar architecture including delta-path modeling, skew-based adversarial recognition, vector memory recall, ambient reasoning overlays, and a multi-logic arbitration engine. Filed by inventor Joshua B. Williamson under application number 19171498.

US patent for cached MoE experts, Mar 26

US patent for cached MoE experts, Mar 26

Anthony Graham habeas corpus appeal denied, Minnesota Court affirms 30th Mar

Anthony Graham habeas corpus appeal denied, Minnesota Court affirms 30th Mar

Benga v. Allina Health - Medical Malpractice / Expert Testimony Exclusion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment and remanded a medical malpractice case (A25-0526) against Allina Health System, finding the district court erred in excluding expert testimony under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 702. The case involves a child who suffered permanent brachial plexus injuries during a shoulder dystocia delivery in November 2020. The appellate court determined the excluded expert testimony was necessary to establish the standard of care and causation.

State v. Anthony Richard Wiley - Attorney Disqualification

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's disqualification of defense attorney Sarah M. Kyte in State v. Wiley (A25-1057). The court held that under Minnesota Rule of Professional Conduct 3.7(a), Kyte was properly disqualified because she would be a necessary witness regarding a phone conversation she conducted with a potential witness (C.P.) in the defendant's DWI case. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's ruling.

State v. Kreckow - Blood Test Suppression Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress blood-test evidence in a fourth-degree DWI case. The appellate court rejected appellant's argument that Minn. Stat. § 169A.51, subd. 4 required additional statutory steps before obtaining a blood-test warrant. Appellant Tashawn Markus Kreckow was found guilty based on a blood alcohol concentration of 0.102. This nonprecedential opinion clarifies warrant procedures for blood tests in impaired driving cases.

Trademark Application 87951847 - Computer Hardware and Telecommunications

The USPTO issued a trademark registration record for Application No. 87951847, an Intent to Use application covering computer hardware, integrated circuits, semiconductor chips, and telecommunications equipment. The application was filed on June 7, 2018, and covers goods including electronic components, telecommunications devices, and related software for mobile communication devices.

Intent to Use Trademark Application for Abstract Enterprise Software

USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application (TM87498540) for "Abstract" covering enterprise computer software for monitoring, measuring, analyzing, and helping to improve sales effectiveness. The application was filed on June 21, 2017.

Vehicle Control Services Ltd v Ozog - Parking Charge Contract Dispute

The County Court at Wakefield dismissed Vehicle Control Services Ltd's appeal against a lower court ruling that no contract was formed when the defendant stopped his vehicle in a prohibited zone at Leeds Bradford Airport. The appellant sought £100 and £70 contractual charges; the court upheld the finding that the signage did not create binding contractual obligations. The defendant did not appear at the appeal hearing.

R v Spriddell - Costs Certification Application

England and Wales High Court (Senior Courts Costs Office) issued decision [2026] EWHC 567 (SCCO) on 12 March 2026, dismissing Mr David Spriddell's application to certify a point of principle of general importance regarding costs assessment under Regulation 11 of the Costs in Criminal Cases (General) Regulations 1986. Costs Judge Leonard declined certification following dismissal of the applicant's appeal against the Legal Aid Agency's redetermination of defendant's costs order.

Alphabet UK Ltd v AXA Insurance UK PLC - Costs Dispute

The England and Wales High Court (Senior Courts Costs Office) issued a costs judgment in the case of Alphabet (UK) Ltd v AXA Insurance UK PLC on 23 March 2026. The dispute concerned costs arising from a vehicle damage claim where the claimant, a BMW Group vehicle leasing company, pursued the defendant insurer directly under the European Communities (Rights Against Insurers) Regulation 2002 following a written-off van. Costs Judge Brown determined the costs order issue.

Laing O'Rourke Delivery Ltd v Shepperton Studios Ltd - Interest and Costs Judgment

The England and Wales High Court (TCC) issued a judgment in Laing O'Rourke Delivery Ltd v Shepperton Studios Ltd, determining that interest on contractual sums should be calculated by including VAT as part of the contract price per the parties' contractual provisions. The Court departed from the adjudicator's approach as both parties requested review, resulting in a total sum due of £3,838,392.77 including interest from 22 August 2025 to 16 March 2026. The judgment aligns with the earlier Pharos Offshore v Kenvor Morlift decision on VAT-inclusive interest calculations.

DailyGobble Inc v Jain - Cross-Border Evidence Gathering Costs

The England and Wales High Court issued a costs judgment in DailyGobble Inc v Jain, a case arising from cross-border evidence gathering under the Hague Convention 1970 and the Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 1975. The court determined costs allocation between the parties following their agreement on substantive disclosure and examination dates in pending US litigation before the Superior Court of California.

Currie v Soho Theatre Company Ltd - Libel Appeal on Meaning

The England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) dismissed an appeal by comedian Paul Currie challenging the High Court's determination of the natural and ordinary meaning of a Soho Theatre press release dated 13 February 2024. The press release described alleged antisemitic conduct during Currie's performance. The Court upheld the Judge's findings on the preliminary issue of meaning under Case No CA-2025-000974.

Scheduled Banks Statement of Position in India

The Reserve Bank of India released the scheduled banks' statement of position as of March 15, 2026, providing statistical data on liabilities and assets of scheduled commercial banks (including RRBs, SFBs, and PBs). The release contains comparative figures from March 21, 2025, and February 28, 2026, for liabilities including deposits from banks and others, borrowings, and other demand and time liabilities.

RBI February 2026 Sectoral Bank Credit Data

RBI released February 2026 sectoral bank credit data showing 14.3% year-on-year growth in non-food bank credit, up from 11.1% in the corresponding period last year. Credit to agriculture grew 12.3%, industry credit increased 13.5%, services sector credit rose 16.3%, and personal loans expanded 15.2%. The data covers 41 scheduled commercial banks accounting for approximately 95% of total non-food credit.

India International Investment Position Q4 2025

The Reserve Bank of India released Q4 2025 International Investment Position data showing India's net claims of non-residents declined by $10.9 billion to $260.5 billion. The assets-to-liabilities ratio improved to 82.1% from 81.4% in Q3 2025 and 74.6% a year ago, while reserve assets stood at $687.7 billion.

Monthly Data on India International Trade in Services February 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released provisional monthly data on India's international trade in services for February 2026. Services exports (receipts) were valued at US$ 34,708 million, representing a decline of 2.1% year-over-year, while services imports (payments) stood at US$ 16,865 million. The data for January-February 2026 remains provisional, while figures for October-December 2025 have been revised based on updated balance of payments statistics.

Supervisory Data Quality Index for Scheduled Commercial Banks

The Reserve Bank of India released the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) for Scheduled Commercial Banks covering December 2025. The index measures data quality through four dimensions: Accuracy, Timeliness, Completeness, and Consistency in supervisory return submissions. It assesses bank adherence to the Master Direction on Filing of Supervisory Returns 2024.

Result of Second 3-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction - March 2026

The Reserve Bank of India conducted a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 30, 2026, allotting ₹34,581 crore against a notified amount of ₹50,000 crore. The cut-off rate was 5.26% with a weighted average rate of 5.30%. This is a routine monetary policy operation conducted by the RBI to manage short-term liquidity in the banking system.

Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024

The Australian Treasury has issued legislative rules implementing the OECD Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax framework, establishing Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Domestic Top-up Tax mechanisms. The rules apply to multinational enterprise groups with consolidated revenue of at least €750 million and impose top-up tax liabilities where foreign jurisdictions apply an effective tax rate below 15% on a jurisdictional basis.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme April Update

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing issued Instrument F2026L00408 amending the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024). This quarterly PBS update modifies pharmaceutical benefit listings under the National Health Act 1953. The instrument takes effect on 31 March 2026.

Highly Specialised Drugs Program Amendment

The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care issued Legislative Instrument F2026L00403 amending the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021 (PB 27 of 2021). This April update modifies Schedule 1 of the existing special arrangement governing highly specialised drugs access under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The amendment takes effect on 31 March 2026 and is authorised under the National Health Act 1953.