Cherokee County Highway 20 Widening Contract Awarded

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced the award of a contract for the next phase of Highway 20 widening in Cherokee County. The announcement, distributed via the GA DOT Network newsletter, provides notification of the procurement decision. No compliance deadlines, penalties, or new regulatory obligations are associated with this contract award notice.

Railroad Crews to Work SR 27/90, May 17-21

GA DOT announces that railroad crews will be working on SR 27/90 in Dooly County, Georgia, during the week of May 17-21, 2026. The announcement is brief and does not provide specifics on the nature or scope of the railroad work to be performed.

I-285 Westside Rebuild Community Meeting, 23rd Apr

The Georgia Department of Transportation has issued a community meeting invitation for the I-285 Westside Rebuild Project in Fulton County. The meeting is scheduled for April 23rd and appears designed to gather public input on the highway reconstruction initiative. No compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are associated with this invitation.

Shapiro Administration Announces Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Rates Dropping After Years of Increases

The Shapiro Administration announced on April 22, 2026, that average auto insurance rates in Pennsylvania are dropping after years of increases, contributing to household cost savings for state residents. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department published the announcement as part of its ongoing consumer-focused communications. The rate stabilization represents a reversal of multi-year premium increases for Pennsylvania auto insurance policyholders.

NCT07545200: Masseter Botox Study in Bruxism

A prospective pilot study registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07545200) evaluates short-term clinical and ultrasonographic changes in the masseter muscle following botulinum toxin injection in patients with bruxism. The study uses Visual Analog Scale for pain evaluation and measures masseter muscle thickness and texture via fractal dimension and histogram parameters at baseline, 14 days, and 90 days post-treatment. Conditions include bruxism, myofascial pain, and masseter muscle hypertrophy, with botulinum toxin type A as the intervention.

Mediterranean Diet Study, Type 1 Diabetes, Oxidative Stress

ClinicalTrials.gov registered a new observational/interventional study (NCT07544368) examining the effect of a 12-week Mediterranean diet on oxidative stress markers in girls aged 10-18 years with type 1 diabetes who do not meet the metabolic target (HbA1c > 7%). The study is planned between March 2026 and March 2027 and will be conducted at the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. Participants in the intervention group will receive Mediterranean diet adherence guidance and monitoring over the 12-week period.

SII Correlates 30-Day Mortality in Postop ICU Patients

A new observational clinical study registered on ClinicalTrials.gov is investigating whether the Systemic Immuno-Inflammation Index (SII), calculated from neutrophil, lymphocyte, and platelet counts at ICU admission, correlates with 30-day mortality in postoperative adult ICU patients. The study focuses on geriatric anesthesia patients and will analyze the prognostic value of SII as a non-invasive biomarker. This registry entry documents the study's objectives and methodology rather than a regulatory action or clinical outcome.

Observational Study of Lunar and Mars Habitat Systems Registered NCT07546461

NIH registered observational study NCT07546461 on ClinicalTrials.gov, evaluating operational, environmental, and habitation-system requirements for sustained human presence on the lunar surface, performance of the Lunar Gateway as a transit and staging architecture, and acceleration pathways for Martian surface habitation. The protocol examines habitat resilience, radiation exposure modeling, life-support continuity, EVA logistics, behavioral health in isolated environments, and systems-engineering workflows across lunar, transit, and Mars-analog environments. Special emphasis is placed on identification, extraction, processing, and utilization of lunar water-ice deposits as a critical resource for life-support, radiation shielding, and in-situ propellant production.

Observational Study of Unapproved/Uncleared Medical Device - NCT07544329

NCT07544329 is an observational clinical trial registered on ClinicalTrials.gov for a medical device that has not received approval or clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The study was registered on April 22, 2026, and is categorized as observational in design, meaning participants are observed without an investigational device being administered. This registry entry provides public transparency into ongoing research involving unapproved medical devices but does not constitute regulatory approval or authorization.

Effect of Non-pharmacological Intervention on Endothelial Function, Body Composition, and Physical Functionality in Recovered COVID-19 Patients

The NIH registered clinical trial NCT07544186, a randomized controlled study evaluating the effect of nutritional therapy combined with L-citrulline supplementation and pulmonary rehabilitation on endothelial function, body composition, and physical capacity in recovered COVID-19 patients. The intervention group receives 4g daily L-citrulline for 3 months plus pulmonary rehabilitation, compared against a control group receiving conventional treatment and pulmonary rehabilitation alone. The study includes an interim review session at 1.5 months and requires subjects to maintain supplement intake records.

Phase 4 Study Compares Topical Cream vs Injection for IUD Pain

A Phase 4 clinical trial (NCT07546370) registered on ClinicalTrials.gov compares topical prilocaine-lidocaine cream versus lidocaine injection for pain management during intrauterine device insertion. The study will enroll approximately 120 participants who will receive acetaminophen and naproxen as pre-medication, followed by either the topical cream or injectable lidocaine during the procedure. Participants will complete surveys on past medical history, anxiety, and pain outcomes. The trial aims to evaluate safety and efficacy of both analgesic approaches.

Becotatug Vedotin Plus Pucotenlimab Phase 2 Trial for Locally Advanced Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT07545083) has been registered to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Becotatug Vedotin in combination with Pucotenlimab as neoadjuvant therapy for patients with locally advanced oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The trial, listed under the intervention MRG003+Pucotenlimab, was registered with an April 22, 2026 status. Clinical investigators and oncology researchers may use this registry entry to identify ongoing studies in this therapeutic area.

KN057 Prophylaxis Phase 3 Haemophilia A or B Study

The NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry published a record for NCT07545395, a Phase 3 open-label multicenter clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of long-term prophylactic treatment with KN057 in patients with Haemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors. The trial includes a pharmacokinetic assessment comparing old and new manufacturing processes for KN057, with participants in Part PK randomized 1:1 between old and new process groups for 26 weeks each, and Part non-PK participants treated with new process KN057 for 52 weeks. Participants may be drawn from prior KN057-A-301 or KN057-A-302 studies.

Peak Airway Pressure and Respiratory Mechanics During PRVC Ventilation in Laparoscopic Surgery

NIH has registered an observational clinical trial (NCT07543939) titled 'Peak Airway Pressure and Respiratory Mechanics During PRVC Ventilation in Laparoscopic Surgery,' last updated on April 22, 2026. The study will evaluate peak airway pressure, dynamic compliance, and other ventilatory parameters across different intraoperative phases in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery under pneumoperitoneum. Findings are intended to guide ventilatory strategy optimization and reduce ventilator-associated complications in this surgical population.

UK Seafood Exports Get £1.5M Annual Boost

The UK government announced a £1.5 million annual boost to the Seafood Exports Package, funded through the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund. Minister for Fisheries Dame Angela Eagle unveiled the package at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, the world's largest seafood trade event. The funding will provide practical support including expert advice on market access, export requirements, and buyer connections to help established exporters expand into new markets and give smaller firms confidence to begin exporting. The government is also working with industry to maximise the SPS agreement benefits, which will further support trade with the EU, the UK's largest seafood export market.

Precision Bred Oilseed Rape Release, England, 3rd May

DEFRA has published a notice of intention to release a precision bred oilseed rape plant in England under schedule 1 of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025. The release is scheduled to occur on or after 3 May 2026, with reference number PBR/26/003. For further information, interested parties may contact the DEFRA precision breeding team at pb-regulation@defra.gov.uk.

Amendments to Chapter 8 Disciplinary Rules

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on March 2, 2026, to amend Chapter 8 of its Rulebook governing investigative and disciplinary matters. The Exchange proposes to harmonize its disciplinary rules with its affiliate exchanges (Cboe Exchange and Cboe C2 Exchange) by adopting new roles for the Business Conduct Committee, aligning hearing processes and timeliness requirements, removing Rule 8.14 (Agency Review) and Rule 8.18 (Release of Disciplinary Complaints), and adding a new rule regarding CRD reporting. The proposed changes affect Exchange Members and associated persons and are intended to create consistent disciplinary standards across the Cboe affiliated exchanges.

State Legislatures Consider AI Oversight in Health Insurance Decisions

This JD Supra article surveys proposed and enacted state legislation from the first quarter of 2026 governing health insurers' use of AI in prior authorization and utilization review. Indiana House Bill 1271 (enacted March 4, 2026) and Alabama Senate Bill 63 (enacted April 17, 2026) represent the only enacted measures among the states profiled; Pennsylvania House Bill 1925 and Senate Bill 1113, New Hampshire House Bill 1406, Oklahoma House Bill 3675, and Louisiana Senate Bill 246 remain pending. The proposed and enacted bills share common requirements: AI may not serve as the sole decision-maker for adverse determinations, licensed healthcare providers must exercise independent clinical judgment, and insurers must disclose AI use to providers, members, and state insurance departments.

2026 CAA Imposes PBM Transparency and Rebate Pass-Through Requirements

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (enacted February 3, 2026) formally designates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as "covered service providers" under ERISA, subjecting them to new reporting and transparency requirements. PBMs must provide detailed drug-level reports to large group health plans (100+ participants) and summary documents to all group health plans, at least every six months. The law mandates that PBMs pass through 100% of rebates, fees, alternative discounts, and other drug-related remuneration to plans or health insurers, with quarterly remittance required no later than 90 days after quarter close. Compliance with reporting requirements begins for plan years after August 3, 2028 (January 1, 2029 for calendar-year plans), while the rebate pass-through applies to contracts entered or renewed on or after that date.

States Lead Healthcare AI Regulation, Federal Framework Pending

More than 250 AI-related healthcare bills were introduced in state legislatures in 2025, addressing patient disclosure, bias and discrimination, clinician accountability, insurer AI restrictions, and scope-of-practice guardrails. The Trump Administration released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence on March 20, 2026, proposing federal preemption of state AI rules, though executive orders lack the legal force needed to preempt state statutes. HHS agencies including FDA, CMS, CDC, and NIST are advancing AI policy through guidance, pilots, and voluntary standards rather than new federal rulemaking.

Garden of Choices: Triptych About Dutch Earning Potential

On 22 April 2026, DNB Executive Director Olaf Sleijpen delivered a speech at the Jeroen Bosch Summit in Den Bosch, using Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights as a metaphorical framework to analyze Dutch earning potential. The speech presented a triptych structure: a stable starting point on the left panel, turbulent economic challenges in the center panel, and solutions for sustaining prosperity and a healthy business climate in the Netherlands and Europe on the right panel.

CSSF Revises UCITS Annex Document Version 3.2 for Article 17 Notifications

The CSSF has published Version 3.2 of its Annex to the notification letter under Article 17 of Directive 2009/65/EC (UCITSD), updating the previous version. The document is a standardized form (DOCX format, 115.3Kb) for management companies to use when submitting cross-border notifications. This update supersedes the prior version of the annex document and is relevant to investment fund managers operating under Chapter 15 of Luxembourg's regulatory framework.

IFM Guidelines on Cross-Border Management Notification and De-Notification Procedures

The CSSF has published guidelines on cross-border management notification and de-notification procedures applicable to Luxembourg investment fund managers. The guidance is addressed to alternative investment fund managers and management companies operating under Chapter 15 of Luxembourg law. A PDF user guide (744.15Kb) accompanies the publication to support practical implementation of the new procedures.

MiFID Annex Notification Letter Under UCITS AIFMD Articles

CSSF Luxembourg published a MiFID annex template for use in cross-border management notification letters under UCITS Directive Articles 17/18 and/or AIFMD Article 33. The form, effective 22 April 2026, is relevant for alternative investment fund managers and management companies subject to Chapter 15 requirements under Luxembourg's investment fund regulatory framework.

AIFMD Article 33 Notification Letter Requirements Version 3.2

The CSSF published version 3.2 of the Annex to the notification letter under Article 33 of Directive 2011/61/EU (AIFMD), updating the procedural requirements for alternative investment fund managers notifying the Luxembourg regulator. The document, available as a downloadable DOCX template, applies to AIFMs using the Luxembourg regulatory framework for cross-border notifications. The updated version supersedes prior iterations of the Annex.

Clear Path Energy Advisors LLC Application for Licensure

Clear Path Energy Advisors LLC filed an application for licensure as an Agent, Broker, and Consultant under Section 16-115C of the Illinois Public Utilities Act. The application was filed on April 22, 2026 under docket P2026-0361 and is currently pending administrative law judge action. The filing is categorized under the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity/Good Standing/Service Authority case type.

Stipulated Agreement, Railroad Safety, Wyckles Road Crossing

The Illinois Commerce Commission filed a stipulated agreement on April 21, 2026, among Macon County Highway Department, Illinois Central Railroad Company, and the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, to improve public safety at the Wyckles Road highway-rail grade crossing near Warrensburg, Macon County, Illinois. The crossing is designated as AAR/DOT #292834K, railroad milepost 70.60-B. The agreement is currently in initial status and pending completion.

Market Risk Prudential Requirements FRTB Consultation

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a draft delegated act implementing the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) market risk capital requirements for EU banks. The FRTB, part of the global Basel III framework from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, introduces more advanced risk-measurement methods to better align capital requirements with actual trading risks. With all other Basel III requirements having applied since January 1, 2025, the FRTB is targeted for January 1, 2027 implementation. The proposed amendments aim to offset the negative capital impact for EU banks for three years to support a level playing field internationally.

Policy Statement: Reconsideration of Decisions for Priority Review Status and AC-NOC/c

Health Canada announces a policy change effective April 22, 2026, eliminating the reconsideration pathway for rejected Priority Review Requests and rejected Requests for Advance Consideration under the Notice of Compliance with Conditions (AC-NOC/c) Policy. Requests for priority review status or AC-NOC/c submitted before April 22, 2026, that are rejected will still be eligible for reconsideration. Sponsors dissatisfied with a decision may file a second request with new information 60 days after the original request date.

State v. Elizabeth A. Erickson Criminal Case Opinion

Wisconsin Court of Appeals released a criminal case opinion styled State v. Elizabeth A. Erickson, Case No. 2025AP001150-CR, on April 22, 2026. The opinion originates from District 2 and was filed in Fond du Lac County. The PDF document is available for download through the court's electronic opinions system.

State v. Jacquelyn R. Harris

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals released its opinion in State v. Jacquelyn R. Harris, case number 2025AP000489-CR, on April 22, 2026. The case was decided in District 2, Ozaukee County. The opinion is available in PDF format through the court's electronic opinions system.

Port Washington State Bank v. Roxanne D. Hendon

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals published opinion 2025AP002276 in the matter of Port Washington State Bank, a Wisconsin Banking Corporation v. Roxanne D. Hendon. The opinion was released on April 22, 2026, in District 2, Ozaukee County. Electronic opinions are made available in PDF format.

Zorina K. Reed v. Sentry Select Insurance Company, Civil Case

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals released an opinion in Zorina K. Reed v. Sentry Select Insurance Company (Case No. 2024AP002132) on April 22, 2026. The case originates from Kenosha County, District 2. The opinion is available in PDF format and is subject to further editing and modification before publication in the official reports.

Domestic Violence Conviction Affirmed, Sufficiency of Evidence

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth Judicial District, affirmed Clifford Atkinson's domestic violence conviction under Akron City Code 135.16(A), rejecting his sufficiency of evidence challenge. The court found sufficient evidence that Atkinson knowingly caused physical harm to L.H., who qualified as a "family or household member" under the cohabitation standard, and that the evidence allowed the jury to reasonably conclude the essential elements of domestic violence were proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Atkinson was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 164 days suspended, 6 months probation including anger management, and ordered to have no contact with L.H.

State v. Mounts - Murder Conviction Reversed for Ineffective Counsel

The Ohio Court of Appeals, First Appellate District, reversed the trial court's murder conviction of Joshua Mounts (Appeal No. C-210608) and remanded for a new trial after finding both trial and appellate counsel provided ineffective assistance. Trial counsel failed to object to undisclosed expert testimony under Crim.R. 16(K) and to improper prosecutorial comments during closing argument; appellate counsel then failed to raise those trial errors on direct appeal. The court vacated its prior judgment in State v. Mounts, 2023-Ohio-3861.

In re D.W. — Legal Custody Affirmed to Third Parties

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth Judicial District, affirmed the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division judgment granting legal custody of child D.W. to paternal grandmother and her long-term partner. The appellate court rejected Mother's claim that the trial court's custody determination was against the manifest weight of the evidence. Mother had failed to comply with her case plan objectives, including obtaining substance use and mental health assessments, submitting to drug screens (she consistently tested positive for methamphetamine over six months), and demonstrating the ability to meet the child's basic needs.

Puckett-Morrissette v. Durrani – Future Medical Expenses Reversed, 2026 Ohio 1444

The Ohio First District Court of Appeals affirmed in part, reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded consolidated medical malpractice judgments involving three plaintiffs (Puckett-Morrissette, Reynolds, and Wyatt) against Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani and the Center for Advanced Spine Technologies, Inc. The court upheld the trial court's joinder of plaintiffs' claims and its admission of expert testimony under Evid.R. 601 and Evid.R. 702. The court reversed the trial court's award of future medical expenses for each plaintiff due to insufficient expert testimony establishing anticipated treatment course, likelihood of treatment, and projected costs. The court also reversed the denial of defendants' setoff request, holding that intentional tortfeasors are entitled to a setoff under R.C. 2307.28(A). The trial court's prejudgment interest award was affirmed. Defendants face recalculation of damages on remand.

Awofadeju v. Akinla Divorce Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a direct appeal in Awofadeju v. Akinla on April 22, 2026, because the appellant failed to follow the mandatory discretionary application procedure required for domestic relations cases under OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2). The court held that compliance with this procedure is jurisdictional, and because Awofadeju filed a direct notice of appeal instead, the Court lacked authority to hear the case. The appeal is therefore dismissed without consideration of the underlying divorce judgment.

Downey Trees Inc v Stephens - Case Remanded to Forsyth County State Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted appellee Jermaine Stephens' Motion to Remand in case A26A1312, ordering the case returned to the State Court of Forsyth County. The ruling allows either party to file a notice of appeal within 30 days of resolution of the pending motion to enforce settlement. This is a procedural remand order that returns the case to the lower court for further proceedings rather than a substantive ruling on the merits.

Tamera Montgomery v. Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta, Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Appeal No. A26A1575 filed by Tamera Montgomery against Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta for failure to file a brief. Montgomery's brief was due April 13, 2026, but neither the brief nor a request for extension was filed before the deadline passed. The court dismissed the appeal pursuant to Court of Appeals Rule 23(a).

Nathaniel Blackmon III v. Takeisha T. Dudley - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia denied Nathaniel Blackmon III's Application for Discretionary Appeal (Docket A26D0445) on April 22, 2026. The case originated from LC Number 19FM3068, with Takeisha T. Dudley listed as the opposing party. This procedural denial concludes the appellate review process without reaching the merits of the underlying dispute.

Russell Carl Nast v. Lauren C. Nast - Divorce Appeal Dismissed

Russell Carl Nast's direct appeal from an October 8, 2025 divorce judgment was dismissed by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The court held that appeals from divorce orders must proceed via discretionary application under OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2), not direct appeal, and that compliance with the discretionary procedure is jurisdictional. Lauren Nast's motion to dismiss was granted; her motion for a frivolous appeal penalty was denied.

NY Forest Rangers Week in Review: 362 Rescues and 202 Wildfires in 2025

New York State DEC Forest Rangers 2025 annual statistics show 362 search and rescue missions, 202 wildfires covering 840 acres, and 1,100 tickets and arrests. The week of April 14-19, 2026 included the largest Flood Incident Response Strike Team (FIRST) exercise on the Hudson and Schroon rivers with 82 participants, night vision goggle training, multiple wilderness rescues, a water rescue attempt in Kaaterskill Creek where a 15-year-old from Brooklyn was tragically pronounced deceased, and a prescribed burn of 11.5 acres at Albany Pine Bush. 41 Forest Rangers were deployed to fire assignments in 10 different states during 2025.

Youth Turkey Hunt Weekend April 25-26, Ages 12-15

New York State DEC has announced its annual youth turkey hunting weekend scheduled for April 25-26, open to junior hunters ages 12-15 across upstate New York and Suffolk County. Eligible youth must hold a hunting license and turkey permit, with supervision requirements varying by age: youth ages 12-13 must be accompanied by an adult over 21, while ages 14-15 require an adult over 18, with written parental permission in both cases. The bag limit is one bearded bird, which counts toward the regular spring season limit of two bearded birds, with shooting hours from one-half hour before sunrise to noon each day.

Two Trans Women Detained for Homicide in Cali, Colombia

Two trans women identified as Almendra and La Madre were detained by CTI servers with support from the Army and National Police on April 20 in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, for their alleged involvement in a February 6 homicide. The two individuals attacked two people with a stabbing weapon in a vacant lot, stealing their belongings; one victim died and the other was injured. A prosecutor from the Seccional Cali charged both with homicide, attempted homicide, and aggravated theft—charges they did not accept. A judge ordered preventive detention in a correctional facility.

Villavicencio Extortion and False Criminal Records Charges Filed Against Police and Private Individual

La Fiscalía General de la Nación presentó cargos penales contra cuatro personas — dos intendentes activos de la Sijin de la Policía Nacional en Villavicencio (Nelson Montero Martínez y Fabián Enciso Flórez), un suboficial retirado (Audel Jaber Urrego Arévalo) y un particular (Ruben Dario Barrios Pardo) — por los delitos de concusión agravada y extorsión agravada. El caso se relaciona con exigencias económicas ilegales realizadas a una mujer en septiembre de 2025 en el área rural oriental de Villavicencio para eliminar falsos registros penales. Dos de los procesados, Montero Martínez y Urrego Arévalo, recibieron medida de aseguramiento en centro carcelario por orden judicial.

Acusan a Osvaldo Bother David, Alias Hormigo, por Cuatro Homicidios en Risaralda

La Fiscalía General de la Nación imputó cargos penales a Osvaldo Mauricio Bother David, alias Hormigo, presunto integrante de la estructura delincuencial Clan del Golfo, por cuatro homicides y three intentos de homicidio ocurridos entre abril y junio de 2025 en los municipios de Belén de Umbría y Mistrató, departamento de Risaralda. Un juez de control de garantías impuso medida de aseguramiento carcelaria preventiva contra Bother David, quien también fue acusado de concierto para delinquir y fabricación, tráfico o porte de armas de fuego.

SQE Annual Reports Confirm Robust Assessment With Fee Increases for 2026/27

The SRA published its fourth annual suite of reports on the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), confirming the assessment is robust and defensible while noting improvements in delivery and candidate support. In 2024/25, 13,081 candidates took SQE1 and 5,752 took SQE2; SQE2 pass rates rose from 76% to 81%. The SRA also confirmed new fees effective from October 2026: SQE1 will increase to £2,006 (from £1,934) and SQE2 to £3,086 (from £2,974), reflecting inflation and Welsh translation costs.

PM Law £39.5M Fraud: 92 Claims, £9.31M Paid to Former Clients

The SRA has confirmed its ongoing investigation into PM Law Ltd involves suspected fraud with £39.5 million in improperly removed client funds. As of 17 April 2026, the SRA Compensation Fund has paid 92 claims totalling £9.31 million, with a further £6.8 million paid from money held within the firm. The total estimated value of claims to-date is £21.52 million. The PM Law group comprised 11 companies, 25 offices and more than 30 trading names across Yorkshire, Cumbria, Berkshire, Derbyshire and London.

SRA Consults on Mandatory Ethical Discussions for Solicitors

The SRA is consulting on proposals that would require all solicitors to record their learning and development needs and sign a declaration confirming they have identified and addressed these needs. The proposals also mandate annual participation in ethical discussions where solicitors work through ethical dilemmas and scenarios with peers. Any final rule changes would require application to the Legal Services Board following the 12-week consultation period closing on 15 July 2026. Solicitors and law firms should review current continuing competence practices to prepare for potential new documentation and participation requirements.