Supreme Judicial Court Rules on Attorney's Fees in Anti-SLAPP Statute Cases

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Appeals Court erred in reducing an attorney's fee award under the anti-SLAPP statute. The court clarified that fee awards for anti-SLAPP work should not be reduced based on the monetary value of underlying claims for which fees were not sought.

Burkesville Gas Company Gas Cost Recovery Rate Report

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved Burkesville Gas Company's Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate report, effective March 28, 2026. The approved GCR rate represents a decrease from the previous rate, reflecting changes in expected gas costs and actual cost adjustments.

Ledbetter Water District Rate Adjustment Approval

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order approving Ledbetter Water District's application to adjust its rates due to an increase in its wholesale water purchase cost. The order also grants a deviation from standard regulations regarding the calculation period for purchased water adjustments.

Grayson County Water District Seeks Rate Increase Approval

The Kentucky Public Service Commission is reviewing an application from Grayson County Water District for approval of a rate increase. The increase is required by the USDA Rural Development and is part of the district's acquisition of the Caneyville water system, which includes assuming significant USDA RD loans totaling over $1.4 million.

LG&E Information Request Deadline

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a second request for information to Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) regarding its environmental surcharge mechanism. LG&E is required to file the requested information electronically by April 13, 2026.

PSC Requests Information from Kentucky Utilities Company

The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a second request for information to Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) regarding its Environmental Surcharge Mechanism for the billing period ending October 31, 2025. KU is required to explain discrepancies in reported revenues for June and July 2025.

Hyden-Leslie Water District Surcharge Compliance Order

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order closing the monitoring proceeding for the Hyden-Leslie Water District's surcharge. The district has completed its surcharge collection and expended all proceeds for authorized purposes, leading to the closure of the docket and relief from reporting requirements.

Hyden-Leslie Water District Motion to Close Proceedings

The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PUC) issued an order on March 25, 2026, granting the Hyden-Leslie Water District's motion to close proceedings. The district requested closure after exhausting surcharge proceeds and fulfilling reporting requirements related to water loss reduction efforts.

Veterans' Entitlements Tinnitus Treatment Determination

The Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs has issued the Veterans' Entitlements (Eligibility for Treatment—Improved Access to Treatment for Tinnitus) Determination 2026. This legislative instrument, authorized by the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986, aims to improve access to tinnitus treatment for eligible veterans.

Vehicle Standard Australian Design Rule 105/00 Blind Spot Information Systems

The Australian government has issued Vehicle Standard Australian Design Rule 105/00, mandating Blind Spot Information Systems for vehicles. This rule, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, aims to enhance road safety by reducing blind spots.

Taxation (Multinational Global Minimum Tax) Rules 2026 Amendment

The Australian Department of the Treasury has issued the Taxation (Multinational Global Minimum Tax) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026. These rules amend the existing Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024, implementing measures related to global and domestic minimum tax.

Social Security Disability Support Pension Active Participation Determination

The Australian Department of Social Services has issued a new determination regarding active participation requirements for Disability Support Pension recipients. This determination, authorized by the Social Security Act 1991, outlines the guidelines and criteria for assessing active participation.

Social Security (Administration) (Exempt Welfare Payment Recipient – Principal Carer of a Child) (Activities) Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Social Services has issued the Social Security (Administration) (Exempt Welfare Payment Recipient – Principal Carer of a Child) (Activities) Instrument 2026. This instrument specifies activities related to principal carers of children who are exempt welfare payment recipients.

Regional Investment Corporation Drought Hardship Loans Rules 2026

The Australian government has issued the Regional Investment Corporation (Drought Hardship Loans) Rules 2026. These rules establish the framework for providing drought hardship loans to eligible agricultural businesses, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026

The Australian Department of Health has issued the National Health (Minimum Stockholding) Amendment Determination (No. 3) 2026. This amendment revises the minimum stockholding requirements for pharmaceuticals, with changes taking effect on April 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026.

Maritime Transport Security Incident Reporting Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security (Incident Reporting) Instrument 2026. This new instrument updates the requirements for reporting maritime and cyber security incidents, replacing the 2018 instrument. It details the specific information and methods required for submitting these reports.

Pookila (New Holland mouse) Recovery Plan Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued the Pookila (New Holland mouse) Recovery Plan Instrument 2026. This instrument, authorized by the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, establishes a recovery plan for the Pookila species.

Biosecurity Port of Sydney Amendment Determination 2026

The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has issued the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026. This legislative instrument amends the Biosecurity Act 2015, specifically concerning the Port of Sydney as a first point of entry.

Aviation Transport Security Incident Reporting Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued the Aviation Transport Security (Incident Reporting) Instrument 2026, which updates requirements for reporting aviation security incidents. This instrument repeals the previous 2018 version and establishes new guidelines for information that must be included in security and cyber security incident reports.

Accounting Standard AASB 1060 for Simplified Disclosures

The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued Accounting Standard AASB 1060, which introduces simplified disclosure requirements for for-profit and not-for-profit entities classified as Tier 2. This standard aims to reduce the reporting burden for these entities.

ASIC Corporations Unsolicited Offers Foreign Bids Instrument 2026/103

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the Corporations (Unsolicited Offers—Foreign Bids) Instrument 2026/103, which takes effect on March 26, 2026. This instrument amends the Corporations Act 2001 to regulate unsolicited offers for foreign bids.

ASIC Corporations (Offers of Convertibles) Instrument 2026/97

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the ASIC Corporations (Offers of Convertibles) Instrument 2026/97, which takes effect on March 26, 2026. This instrument is authorised under the Corporations Act 2001 and administered by the Department of the Treasury.

ASIC Corporations Instrument 2026/115

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued ASIC Corporations (Miscellaneous Technical Relief) Instrument 2026/115, effective March 26, 2026. This instrument amends the Corporations Act 2001 to provide miscellaneous technical relief.

ASIC Corporations (Foreign Licensees and ADIs) Instrument 2026/121

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the Corporations (Foreign Licensees and ADIs) Instrument 2026/121. This legislative instrument, authorised by the Corporations Act 2001, clarifies regulations for foreign financial institutions operating in Australia.

ASIC Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/123

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/123, amending the Corporations Act 2001. This instrument is authorised by the Treasury and is effective from March 26, 2026.

ASIC Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/116

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the ASIC Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/116, which amends the Corporations Act 2001. This instrument is now in force and administered by the Department of the Treasury.

ASIC Corporations Amendment Repeal Instrument 2026/181

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the ASIC Corporations (Amendment and Repeal) Instrument 2026/181. This instrument repeals a previous legislative instrument related to corporations, as authorised by the Corporations Act 2001.

AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows August 2015 Scheduled Maintenance

The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has issued a scheduled maintenance update for AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows, August 2015. This update is administered by the Department of the Treasury and authorized under the Corporations Act 2001.

ASIC Corporations Instrument 2026/90

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the ASIC Corporations Instrument 2026/90, effective March 26, 2026. This instrument is authorised under the Corporations Act 2001 and relates to exposure periods for corporations.

ASIC Corporations Instrument 2026/104 Approved for Buy-backs and Takeovers

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued ASIC Corporations Instrument 2026/104, which approves certain foreign markets for the purposes of buy-backs and takeovers under the Corporations Act 2001. This instrument is administered by the Department of the Treasury.

ASIC Corporations (Debenture Prospectuses) Instrument 2026/91

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued the Corporations (Debenture Prospectuses) Instrument 2026/91, which amends existing regulations concerning debenture prospectuses. This instrument is authorised under the Corporations Act 2001 and is effective from March 26, 2026.

ASIC Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/159

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has registered the Corporations Amendment Instrument 2026/159. This instrument amends the Corporations Act 2001, with the changes taking effect on March 26, 2026. The specific nature of the amendments is not detailed in the provided text.

NYSE Proposes Amendments to Rule 8000 and 9000 Series

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed amendments to its Rule 8000 and 9000 Series concerning Security-Based Swap Submissions. This filing initiates the public comment period for these proposed rule changes.

NYSE Arca Proposed Rule Change: Options Regulatory Fee Methodology

NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) methodology. The proposed change aims to align with other options exchanges by assessing ORF only for options transactions occurring on the Exchange and cleared in the Customer range at The Options Clearing Corporation. The Exchange intends to implement this new methodology by July 1, 2026.

OFAC Sanctions Action Notice

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a notice announcing the placement of one or more individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action blocks all property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction belonging to these individuals, and prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.

USMCA Labor Mechanism Dispute Settlement Roster Application Invitation

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting applications for inclusion on the facility-specific rapid response labor mechanism dispute settlement roster under the USMCA. Eligible individuals, including U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries, are encouraged to apply by April 27, 2026.

National Eye Institute Announces Closed Meeting Notice

The National Institutes of Health has issued a notice announcing a closed meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Eye Institute. The meeting will be held virtually on April 6, 2026, to review and evaluate individual intramural programs, personnel qualifications, and investigator performance.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Water Request

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking to renew an existing information collection activity related to water requests without changes. This notice is part of the process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, allowing for public comment on the collection.

Interior Department Proposes Renewing Youth Conservation Corps Forms

The Department of the Interior has published a notice proposing to renew existing information collection forms for the Youth Conservation Corps without changes. This action is part of the Department's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and seeks public comment on the necessity and accuracy of the forms.

Agency Seeks Approval for Education Contracts Under Johnson-O'Malley Act

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew an existing information collection related to education contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act. This notice is part of the standard Paperwork Reduction Act process.

BIS Agency Information Collection Activities; OMB Review

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is submitting an information collection request to OMB for review and approval. This notice announces an extension of the current collection, titled 'Miscellaneous Licensing and Reporting Responsibilities and Enforcement,' with no changes to the existing activities. The collection supports export licensing and enforcement activities under the EAR.

FDA Correction: Withdrawal of 72 ANDAs - Upsher-Smith Laboratories

The FDA issued a correction to a notice that incorrectly announced the withdrawal of approval for Upsher-Smith Laboratories' abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) 070631 for valproic acid capsules. The company had timely requested that the approval not be withdrawn, and this correction reinstates its validity.

PBGC Releases QDRO Practical Guide for Divorce Benefit Division

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has released a new guide titled 'Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: A Practical Guide to Dividing PBGC Benefits in Divorce.' This guide is designed to assist participants and alternate payees of PBGC-trusteed pension plans in understanding the process of dividing pension benefits during divorce proceedings.

AbilityOne Commission: Proposed Additions and Deletions to Procurement List

The AbilityOne Commission has published a notice proposing additions and deletions to its Procurement List. These changes involve adding a Base Operations & Maintenance Services requirement and deleting several types of webbing straps and combat identification kits. The notice is open for public comment until April 25, 2026.

AbilityOne Commission: Procurement List Additions and Deletions

The AbilityOne Commission has added specific products and services to its Procurement List, which are to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. This action mandates procurement of these items by designated federal contracting activities.

ECB Speech: Europe Faces Turbulence, War Risks, Inflation, and Fragmentation

In a speech on March 26, 2026, ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos discussed the significant economic turbulence facing Europe, including war risks, inflation, and fragmentation. He highlighted the resilience shown by the euro area economy despite these challenges, but warned of potential systemic stress from the war in the Middle East and geoeconomic fragmentation.

Order GRANTED: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Lorielle Sloan's complaint

The Delaware Superior Court granted Delaware State University's motion to dismiss Lorielle Sloan's complaint. The court found that Sloan's amended complaint failed to sufficiently allege facts to establish claims for retaliation or harassment under applicable statutes, including the Delaware Whistleblowers' Protection Act.

Opinion and Order on Motions to Amend Complaint and Judgment

The Delaware Superior Court issued an Opinion and Order addressing motions to amend a third-party complaint and for judgment on the pleadings. The court granted in part and denied in part these motions, impacting the ongoing litigation concerning a fatal assault at a senior living facility.

FDA Complaint Posted

The FDA has posted a complaint related to its regulations, with the comment period closing on March 25, 2026. The document is available for review on Regs.gov.

FDA Complaint Posted

The FDA has posted a complaint on March 25, 2026, which was closed for comments. The complaint document is available for download from the agency's regulations.gov portal.