Nordstellar Trademark Published for Opposition

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has published the trademark application for NORDSTELLAR for opposition. The application covers services related to domain name monitoring, cybersecurity, and intellectual property protection.

PULSZ TV Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'PULSZ TV' for opposition. The application covers services related to electronic storage of videos, social networking, and video streaming software. The publication date is March 26, 2026.

Daybreaker trademark registered

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has registered the trademark 'Daybreaker' (TM86455652). The registration covers services related to social networking, telecommunications, computer services, and marketing.

Consumer Alert: Warning Against Fake Traffic Violation Scam Notices

The Kansas Attorney General issued a consumer alert warning Kansans about a scam involving fraudulent 'Notice of Hearing' texts and emails for alleged traffic violations. The notices mimic official court documents and direct recipients to pay fictitious fines via QR codes or links, which could lead to malware or financial loss.

Chennai Bench Supplementary Cause List

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Chennai Bench has issued a supplementary cause list for March 27, 2026. This notice outlines the cases scheduled for hearing, including specific case numbers and parties involved, and provides instructions regarding prior consent for mentions.

Vermont Tax Credits and Filing Deadline Reminder

The Vermont Department of Taxes is reminding Vermonters that the tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. The notice highlights recent legislative changes (Act 71 of 2025) that expanded eligibility for several tax credits, including the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, encouraging an estimated 40,000 non-filers to file to claim potential refunds.

Rendering facility fined $3 million for air violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined Central Bi-Products $3 million for air quality violations related to hydrogen sulfide emissions and improper wastewater treatment. The facility has also agreed to spend over $4.4 million on improvements to prevent future pollution. A portion of the fine will benefit the local community.

ASIC Seeks Feedback on Derivative Reporting Rules Updates

ASIC is seeking feedback on proposed updates to its Derivative Transaction Rules (Reporting) 2024. The changes aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, align with international standards, and improve data quality. Feedback is requested by 5pm AEST on 8 May 2026.

ASIC Remakes Financial Reporting Relief Instruments

ASIC has remade three legislative instruments providing financial reporting relief, extending their validity until April 2031. These instruments cover rounding in financial reports, electronic lodgment, and relief for continuously quoted securities. ASIC also withdrew redundant guidance and repealed an outdated instrument.

OPM Corrects Proposed Rule on Employee Performance Appraisals

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a correction to a proposed rule concerning employee performance appraisals. This correction addresses missing Federal Register citation information within the original proposed rule, ensuring completeness for readers. The correction is effective immediately upon publication.

FMA Imposes €5,000 Fine for Unauthorised Investment Advice

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a EUR 5,000 fine against a natural person for providing unauthorised investment advice related to financial instruments. The penal order is not yet final.

FMA Warns on Terrorist Financing and Urges Caution with Donations

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued new consumer guidance on preventing terrorist financing. The guidance, titled 'Funding Terrorism? Not with My Money!', educates consumers on how they might unwittingly be involved in terrorist financing through donations or online payments, especially via social media or crypto-assets.

National Worker Survey Information Collection Request

The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a new information collection request for the National Worker Survey. The survey aims to estimate non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and will inform DOL's enforcement strategies. The comment period closes on April 27, 2026.

FSA Notice: Correction to Emergency Relief Program 2022 Information Collection Request

The Farm Service Agency issued a correction to a notice requesting comments on revisions to the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022 information collection. The correction clarifies the comment period end date and submission addresses. Comments are due by May 22, 2026.

FMCSA Listening Session on Safety Fitness Determination

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held a virtual listening session on July 31, 2024, to gather public input on its Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) rulemaking. The meeting transcript has been made available.

FMCSA Safety Fitness Determination Listening Session Transcript

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a transcript from a listening session held on June 29, 2024, regarding Safety Fitness Determinations. This document provides insights into discussions and feedback related to the FMCSA's approach to assessing the safety performance of motor carriers.

FMCSA Listening Session Transcript

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published the transcript from its listening session held on June 25, 2024. This document captures discussions and feedback provided during the session, which is part of the agency's ongoing engagement with stakeholders.

FMCSA Summary of Supplemental Information for Consideration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a summary of supplemental information for consideration regarding a rulemaking. The document is available for review on Regulations.gov, but no specific compliance actions or deadlines are detailed.

Ingenious Business Solutions LLC Motion to Close Docket

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received a motion from Ingenious Business Solutions LLC requesting the closure of docket FMCSA-2026-0595. This filing indicates a procedural step in an ongoing administrative matter.

FMCSA Dismisses JES Freightline Reconsideration Petition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by JES Freightline. This action upholds a prior decision and concludes the administrative review process for this specific case.

Semper Fi Express Inc Arbitration Decision

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has posted an arbitration decision from the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals concerning Semper Fi Express Inc. The decision, dated March 26, 2026, resolves a contractual dispute.

FMCSA Posts Supplemental Information for Consideration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has posted supplemental information for consideration regarding a rulemaking. No documents are available to view or download directly from the main page, but an attachment titled 'AC39 Summary of Supplemental Information for consideration' is available.

Ace Professional Towing Inc. - Motion to Close Docket

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received a motion from the Office of Registration to close the docket in the matter of Ace Professional Towing Inc. This filing indicates a procedural step towards concluding an enforcement or registration proceeding.

Stock Market Attracted Record Number of Retail Investors in 2025

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) reported a record number of retail investors in the French stock market in 2025, with nearly 2.5 million individuals conducting transactions. The report highlights a significant increase in equity and ETF transactions compared to previous years.

IRS proposes PTIN user fee update and announces hearing

The IRS has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and announced a public hearing regarding a proposed reduction in the user fee for a preparer tax identification number (PTIN). The proposed fee would decrease from $11 to $10, plus an amount for a third-party contractor.

Foreign Vessel Coastwise Trade Request - AISLING Vessel

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for the use of the foreign vessel AISLING in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public of the request, as no documents are available for public viewing or download at this time.

Foreign Vessel Use Request for BROADWAY GIRL

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for the use of the foreign vessel BROADWAY GIRL in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public of the request, as no documents are available for direct viewing or download through the provided link.

Foreign Vessel Use Request CAT 5

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for the use of a foreign vessel, identified as CAT 5, in coastwise trade. The request has been filed and is available for review.

Foreign Vessel Use Request for TOP CAT Vessel

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for the use of the foreign vessel TOP CAT in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public and solicit comments regarding this request.

Foreign Vessel Use Application for MOKUME CANE

The Maritime Administration has posted an application for the foreign vessel MOKUME CANE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public and potentially interested parties about the application.

SEC - Proposed Collection of Information for Rule 17a-7

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed collection of information related to Rule 17a-7, which provides an exemption for affiliated fund transactions. The SEC estimates the annual burden for approximately 446 funds to be 2,230 hours, with external costs of $1,659,120.

SEC Proposes Cboe Rule Changes for Complex Orders and Auctions

The SEC is soliciting comments on a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange, Inc. to amend rules regarding complex orders and auctions. The proposal aims to establish stop-limit complex orders and a new auction mechanism called Stop Complex Order Auctions (SCOA) to accommodate these order types.

Fixed Income Clearing Corp. Proposed Rule Changes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting comments on a proposed rule change by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC). FICC proposes to correct and clarify its Government Securities Division (GSD), Mortgage-Backed Securities Division (MBSD), and MBSD EPN Rules, and to harmonize these rules with each other and with the rules of its affiliates, DTC and NSCC.

SEC Extends Deadline for Cboe Extended Equity Options Trading Rule

The SEC has extended the deadline for its decision on a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange to allow extended trading hours for multi-listed equity options. The new deadline for the SEC to approve or disapprove the rule change is May 31, 2026. This extension provides the Commission additional time to consider the proposal and related issues.

SEC Proposes Form N-3 Extension for Information Collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for an extension of the information collection requirements associated with Form N-3. This form is used for the registration of separate accounts offering variable annuity contracts. The SEC estimates an annual hour burden of 1,727 hours and a cost burden of $125,376.

DOE Forecasts 2025 Residential Energy Costs

The Department of Energy has issued a notice forecasting representative average unit costs for five residential energy sources for 2025. These costs, effective April 27, 2026, are required for manufacturers to comply with energy consumption labeling requirements.

Industry Advisory Board Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy (DOE) is providing notice of upcoming meetings for the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The meetings will take place on March 25-26, 2026, in Paris, France, and will be held in a hybrid format.

FERC Notice: KEI (Maine) Power Management Application for Subsequent Minor License

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the filing of a subsequent minor license application by KEI (Maine) Power Management for the Barker Mill Upper Hydroelectric Project. The application is now available for public inspection and comment.

FERC Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings and Comment Deadlines

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple natural gas pipeline rate filings from various companies, including Southern California Gas Company and Equitrans, L.P. These filings include rate revisions, waiver requests, and tariff updates, with comment deadlines ranging from March 27, 2026, to April 10, 2026.

Ohio Power and Light LLC Water Quality Certification Application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice regarding Ohio Power and Light, LLC's water quality certification application under the Clean Water Act. The notice confirms the receipt date of November 13, 2025, and sets a one-year period for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to act on the certification.

Hydroelectric Application Filed for Environmental Analysis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted a subsequent minor license application for the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project in Maine. The application is now open for public inspection and comment, with initial comments due by May 22, 2026.

FERC Filings for Electric Corporate Applications and Rate Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received multiple filings related to electric corporate applications and rate adjustments. These include joint applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act and various tariff amendments and refund reports from energy companies and grid operators.

Public Law 119-80: Waives Notice for Captain Cody Khork's Posthumous Promotion

Congress enacted Public Law 119-80, waiving the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army, to the rank of major. This law specifically amends title 10 of the United States Code to facilitate this particular promotion.

Argent International Inc v. MIOSHA - Hazardous Energy Ruling

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding two citations issued by MIOSHA to Argent International, Inc. The citations stemmed from an employee injury involving a press machine and a failure to follow lockout procedures. The court's ruling affirmed the amended decision of the MIOSHA Board.

Estate of Charla Brown v. Department of Health and Human Services - Divestment Penalty Policy

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part a lower court's decision regarding a divestment penalty imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The court found that the DHHS's personal-care contract policy was inconsistent with federal law due to an irrebuttable presumption leading to the penalty. The case is remanded for reevaluation under the correct legal framework.

People v. Helmer - Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the assault conviction of William Gary Helmer. The court addressed issues related to the defendant's self-representation during the trial and found sufficient evidence to support the conviction for assault with intent to murder.

Brittnay Dorsey v. Tall Brown Dog LLC - Employment Law

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the trial court's judgment in Brittnay Dorsey v. Tall Brown Dog LLC. The court found that a jury should determine if the employer violated the COVID-19 Employment Rights Act when it terminated the plaintiff's employment shortly after she reported needing more time to recover from COVID-19.

Aviation Services, LLC v. Small Business Administration - FOIA Exemption Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion in a case involving FOIA exemptions for SBA loans. The court addressed the application of FOIA exemptions to documents related to Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.

Alyce Anderson v. David P. Steiner, Postmaster General - Disability Discrimination Claim

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has allowed a disability discrimination claim to proceed against the Postmaster General, while granting dismissal for other claims in the case of Alyce Anderson v. David P. Steiner. The court's decision addresses the sufficiency of the plaintiff's allegations regarding race, sex, and retaliation claims.

Eliseo Garcia v. Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of the United States Department of Veteran Affairs - Disability Accommodation Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a disability accommodation case. Plaintiff Eliseo Garcia sued the VA for failure to accommodate his disability under the Rehabilitation Act. The court found in favor of the defendant.