AEMO On Air Podcast Series on Energy Topics

AEMO has launched AEMO On Air, a podcast series covering various topics related to the Australian energy market, grid operations, and the energy transition. The podcast is presented by the Australian Energy Market Operator and appears intended to share information with industry participants and the public. No compliance obligations or regulatory changes are associated with this announcement.

Batteries Drive 67.3 GW NEM Connection Pipeline

AEMO's March 2026 Connections Scorecard reports 67.3 GW of projects progressing through the NEM connection process, a 33 percent increase from 50.5 GW in Q1 2025. Batteries comprise 49 percent of total pipeline capacity at 33.2 GW (up from 20.5 GW), while grid-scale solar rose to 20.7 GW and wind to 9.75 GW. Five projects reached full output in the quarter including Hunter Power Station (660 MW), Clarke Creek Wind Farm (440 MW), and Swanbank BESS (250 MW/500 MWh). This new capacity is expected to meet 28 percent electricity demand growth by 2035 and offset retirement of 11 GW of coal-fired stations including Eraring, Bayswater, Vales Point, Yallourn, and Callide B.

SECURE Data Act: Republicans Propose Federal Privacy Law Preempting State Laws

House Committee on Energy and Commerce Republicans introduced the discussion draft SECURE Data Act on April 22, 2026, proposing a federal comprehensive privacy standard that would preempt state laws including the CCPA and CPRA. The bill omits a private right of action and requirements for data protection impact assessments, data protection officers, or universal opt-out mechanisms. Key new provisions include an FTC-managed data broker registration, a Department of Commerce safe harbor program, and classification of children's data alongside health and geolocation as sensitive data. The bill was introduced jointly with a companion GLBA reform measure.

SECURE Data Act Would Establish Federal Privacy Law

On April 22, 2026, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chairman John Joyce, R-Pa., introduced the SECURE Data Act (HR 8413), the first major attempt in the 119th Congress to establish comprehensive federal consumer privacy rules. The bill would preempt state consumer privacy laws, data broker registries, and possibly some sectoral state laws through a strong preemption regime. If enacted, the bill would grant consumers rights to access, correct and delete personal data, obtain portable copies, and opt out of sales, targeted advertising and profiling. The bill would treat personal data of teens under age 16 as sensitive data requiring parental opt-in consent, expanding COPPA by three years. Enforcement would fall to the FTC and state attorneys general, with no private right of action.

AI for HR in Canada and the US: New 2026 Employer Obligations

Ontario employers with 25 or more employees must disclose AI use in job postings effective January 1, 2026, under the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 — the only Canadian province with AI-specific disclosure requirements for hiring. In the United States, California, Illinois, New York City, and Texas explicitly regulate employer use of AI for hiring, promotion, and performance management, with additional access rights and bias-audit requirements in certain jurisdictions. Class-action litigation challenging AI tools in employment under anti-discrimination and background-check legislation continues to rise.

South Korea Revises Pseudonymization Guidelines for AI

On 31 March 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission released revised Pseudonymized Information Processing Guidelines, shifting toward a risk-based, contextual approach to pseudonymization rather than fixed technical thresholds. The guidelines explicitly allow AI development and service improvement to qualify as "scientific research" when involving hypothesis-setting, data analysis, validation and iterative refinement, with concrete examples including fraud detection systems, medical imaging analysis, chatbots and intelligent CCTV. This builds on prior 2024 and 2025 regulatory guidance clarifying conditions under which personal data may be used for AI development. A July 2025 South Korean Supreme Court decision reinforced this approach by holding that pseudonymization does not constitute "processing" for the purpose of a data subject's right to request suspension of processing.

Supreme Court Hears AT&T, Verizon Privacy Fine Cases

The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 22, 2026, in consolidated cases where AT&T and Verizon are challenging FCC forfeiture orders fining them USD 57 million and USD 48 million, respectively, for alleged failures to protect consumers' personal location data under the Telecommunications Act. AT&T and Verizon argue the fines violated their Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial, claiming they were misled into paying before seeking judicial review. DOJ argued the companies could have petitioned for declaratory judgment and that the FCC's scheme is consistent with the Seventh Amendment. Justices appeared inclined to rule for the government based on oral argument questioning, with a decision expected in June or early July.

Zaha Hadid Foundation v Zaha Hadid Limited - Permission to Appeal Application

The UK Supreme Court has registered a permission to appeal application in case UKSC/2026/0051, with The Zaha Hadid Foundation as the appellant and Zaha Hadid Limited as the respondent. The application was lodged on 22 April 2026 and the case originated from the PTA court. This entry reflects the initial case registration stage; no substantive ruling or decision has been issued.

HMRC v Fisher - Section 739 Income Tax Attribution: Individual as Transferor

The UK Supreme Court in HMRC v Fisher (UKSC/2021/0212, [2023] UKSC 44) has clarified the interpretation of section 739 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 concerning offshore income attribution. The Court held that for section 739 to apply, the individual who has the power to enjoy the income must generally be the transferor of the assets; however, an individual may be treated as a transferor where the company making the transfer is one in which that individual has a controlling interest in the relevant shareholding. The appeal by Stephen and Peter Fisher and the cross-appeal by HMRC regarding Anne Fisher were heard over two days in July 2023 before the five-justice panel.

Gatwick Investment Ltd v Liberty Mutual - Business Interruption Insurance and CJRS Deduction

The UK Supreme Court (Lord Reed, Lord Briggs, Lord Hamblen, Lord Leggatt, Lord Burrows) ruled on 22 April 2026 that Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) payments received by employers must be taken into account (credited) when calculating amounts payable under 'savings clauses' in business interruption insurance policies. The Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeal's decision, which had upheld the position that CJRS payments should not be deducted. The case concerned whether CJRS wage-reimbursement payments fall within policy provisions that reduce payouts when the policyholder's charges or expenses cease or reduce as a consequence of damage. Hotels and racecourse operators who claimed business interruption losses after Covid-19 and received CJRS funds will now face adjusted insurance settlements.

Canada Gazette Part I Index: Commissions, Proposed Regulations, Government Notices

The Canada Gazette Part I, Volume 160, Number 14 (April 4, 2026) indexes government commissions, proposed regulations, government notices, miscellaneous notices, and Parliament items. Proposed regulations include amendments to pension regulations (Finance Department) and to General Import Permit No. 83 for aluminum products (Foreign Affairs Department). Government notices cover permanent residence fee increases, chemical release guidelines for the rubber product manufacturing sector, and amendments to the Non-domestic Substances List.

Canada Gazette Part 1, April 11th Index

Canada Gazette Part I index for April 11, 2026 listing regulatory notices from Canadian government agencies including Canada Border Services Agency (import measures decision on forged grinding media), Canada Revenue Agency (charity registration revocation), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (administrative decisions, applications), Public Service Commission (permission and leave granted under Public Service Employment Act), Transport Canada (interim order on vessel recycling under Canada Shipping Act, 2001), and Chief Electoral Officer (electoral district association deregistrations). Also includes Royal Assent entries from the Senate dated March 26, 2026.

New Life Pharma LLC FDA Warning Letter CGMP Violations

FDA issued Warning Letter 320-26-65 to New Life Pharma LLC at 265 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ, on April 14, 2026, following an inspection from February 3-13, 2026. The firm was cited for manufacturing and distributing unapproved new drugs (Semaglutide Sterile Multi-Dose Vial and Tirzepatide Sterile Multi-Dose Vial) without FDA-approved applications, for misbranding due to improper firm registration and failure to list drugs with FDA, for CGMP violations including failure to maintain sterility controls for drug products purporting to be sterile, and for delaying, denying, limiting, or refusing to permit an FDA inspection. The products are also adulterated under sections 501(a)(2)(B) and 501(j) of the FD&C Act.

Index of Government Notices, April 18

Canada Gazette Part I Volume 160 Number 16 publishes an index of government notices for April 18, 2026. The index includes applications to export electricity, Canadian International Trade Tribunal appeals and expiry reviews, CRTC decisions and applications, Public Service Employment Act permissions, Canadian Environmental Protection Act notices, Global Affairs Canada EV quota consultations, and Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions banking orders. Individual notices must be accessed via the linked pages for substantive content.

NRC Proposes FOCD Amendments for Utilization Facilities Under ADVANCE Act

The NRC is proposing amendments to its regulations on foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) of utilization facilities to implement section 301 of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024. The proposed rule would establish new statutory exceptions from the FOCD provision in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Comments must be submitted no later than midnight Eastern Time on May 26, 2026.

NRC Exceptions From FOCD Under ADVANCE Act for Nuclear Facilities

The NRC has issued a direct final rule amending 10 CFR Parts 50 and 54 to create statutory exceptions from the foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) provision of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The exceptions are mandated by section 301 of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024 (ADVANCE Act). The rule is effective July 7, 2026, unless the NRC receives significant adverse comments by May 26, 2026. Applicants and licensees of nuclear utilization facilities with foreign ownership structures should monitor this rulemaking closely as it may expand permissible ownership pathways.

Baby Doe v. Mast, Fourth Circuit Affirms Protective Order

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's protective order in Baby Doe v. Mast (No. 24-1900), ruling that the order prohibiting Defendants from disclosing the Does' identities passes strict scrutiny as a permissible content-based prior restraint. The court held the order is narrowly tailored to the compelling government interest in protecting foreign nationals who ally with U.S. military and diplomatic efforts abroad and that it is the least restrictive means to safeguard that interest. Judge Richardson wrote the majority opinion; Chief Judge Diaz joined; Judge King dissented.

Nichols v. Bumgarner - Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Claim Vacated and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit vacated the District of Maryland's dismissal of Patrick Nichols's 42 U.S.C. § 1983 excessive force claim against Officers Bumgarner and Schmidt. The appellate court held that the district court erroneously applied too stringent a pleading standard to Nichols's pro se complaint and erred by treating only Officer Bumgarner as a defendant, when the amended complaint adequately put Officer Schmidt on notice as a party. The case was remanded for further proceedings, with the Fourth Circuit directing the district court to consider appointing pro bono counsel on remand.

White v. Warden of Federal Correctional Institution - Cumberland, Rehearing Denied

The Fourth Circuit denied petitioner William A. White's petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc by a 2-1 vote. Judges Niemeyer and Wilkinson voted to deny; Judge King dissented and would have granted rehearing. The Court upheld its prior ruling that White was not entitled to First Step Act time credits for a three-day period at the Federal Transfer Center Oklahoma City because he did not 'participate' in recidivism reduction programming, as required under 18 U.S.C. § 3632(d)(4). White had submitted new evidence, including a declaration and BOP record, claiming he met with a psychologist who provided programming materials.

US v. Largent Affirmed - Supervised Release Revocation

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Gregory Largent's supervised release revocation, upholding an 18-month imprisonment sentence followed by lifetime supervised release. The court rejected Largent's argument that modifying his supervised release conditions—requiring court permission rather than probation office approval for contact with minors—required a separate hearing under Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.1(c). The appellate court found no plain error and concluded the revocation sentence was procedurally and substantively reasonable, emphasizing the district court's focus on breach of trust, dishonesty to the probation officer, and repeated violations. Defense counsel handling supervised release revocation matters should note that condition modifications made during revocation hearings, where the defendant is represented by counsel and has opportunity to present mitigating evidence, do not violate Rule 32.1(c) requirements.

Benson v. Warden FCI Edgefield, No. 24-6713 (Vacated, Remanded)

The Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded a district court decision dismissing Rahshjeem Benson's 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas petition seeking approximately 150 First Step Act time credits he allegedly earned at Wyatt Detention Center before arriving at FCI Edgefield in March 2022. The appellate court found the district court improperly dismissed the petition without requiring the Government to respond and without conducting discovery. Benson had accumulated 220 BOP-approved FSA credits at FCI Edgefield by the time of filing, with an anticipated release date of November 22, 2027. The case was remanded for additional proceedings consistent with the opinion.

EPSF 20th Anniversary Railway Safety Conference, 450+ Professionals

Over 450 railway professionals and institutional stakeholders attended EPSF's 20th anniversary conference on railway safety and interoperability, held on 12 March 2026 in France. Morning sessions addressed the cost of railway safety and regulatory simplification, with afternoon discussions covering AI applications in railway safety alongside a dedicated retrospective on the EPSF's two decades of operation. Speakers included representatives from FENVAC, Getlink, Siemens, Groupe SNCF, the European Commission, and CER, with a replay available on YouTube.

French State and EPSF Sign 2026-2030 Performance Contract

Philippe TABAROT, Minister of Transport, and Laurent CÉBULSKI, Director General of EPSF (Établissement public de sécurité ferrovaire), signed the 2026-2030 Objectives and Performance Contract (COP) on March 27, 2026. The five-year contract establishes the strategic roadmap for railway safety in France, organized around four axes: ensuring a safe railway system guaranteed by all sector actors, an interoperable network open to territories and international traffic, an innovative and developing sector, and an evolutive, responsible, and human organization. The contract aims to guarantee a very high level of safety on the national railway network in the context of evolving railway landscape.

RATP DEV CAEN NORMANDIE Safety Certificate Valid Until 30 March 2031

EPSF issued a safety certificate to RATP DEV CAEN NORMANDIE on 31 March 2026, authorising the operator to provide passenger transport services, excluding high-speed services, on a defined portion of the railway system. The certificate is valid until 30 March 2031. This certification is issued pursuant to Article 1 of Decree No. 2019-525 of 27 May 2019 relating to railway safety and interoperability.

Phase 1 CAR-T Safety Study, Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases

This ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry documents a Phase I open-label, monocenter interventional study conducted at Gustave Roussy evaluating the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of a single dose of autologous anti-CD19 CAR-T cells as an advanced therapy medicinal product. The study enrolls adult patients with severe and refractory systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, specifically rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's disease, systemic sclerosis, and idiopathic inflammatory myositis. No compliance obligations or deadlines are created by this registry entry.

BL-M07D1 ADC Versus Chemotherapy for HER2+ Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

This trial is a registrational Phase III, randomized, open-label, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BL-M07D1 in patients with HER2-expressing platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer. The study will compare BL-M07D1 against physician's choice of chemotherapy (Liposomal Doxorubicin, Paclitaxel, or Topotecan).

Transdiagnostic Dimensional Profiling of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - NCT07544199

A new observational study (NCT07544199) was registered April 22, 2026, investigating cognitive function profiles in children ages 3-11 with neurodevelopmental disorders. The study employs the CRAB (Computerized Reading-related Assessment Battery) digital platform developed by SUPSI and the Université de Genève to assess both domain-general cognitive functions (attention, working memory, executive control) and domain-specific functions (phonological awareness, rapid naming, vocabulary, reading). Participating families receive a coded email link to access the platform, with game-like tasks administered remotely under the supervision of IRCCS Medea in Italy.

HeartLogic Remote Monitoring Trial Heart Failure Apr 22

A randomized, multicenter clinical trial has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov under NCT07544771 to evaluate whether HeartLogic™ algorithm-guided remote management improves outcomes versus traditional face-to-face follow-up in adult heart failure patients recently implanted with a HeartLogic™-enabled ICD or CRT-D device. The primary endpoint at 12 months is a composite of death, unscheduled hospitalization for heart failure, or quality-of-life deterioration. Secondary endpoints include hospitalization, mortality, quality of life, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This is an interventional study with alert-guided remote follow-up as the active intervention and traditional follow-up as the comparator.

Investigating Barriers and Possibilities for Improving Healthcare Service of Female Survivors of Gender-based Violence in Upper Egypt

NCT07544316 is an observational study registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH) on April 22, 2026, investigating barriers and possibilities for improving healthcare services for female survivors of gender-based violence in Upper Egypt. The study addresses the condition of Gender-Based Violence and aims to shape effective recommendations for a better healthcare system targeting survivors. This is a study registration entry providing the abstract and study parameters without imposing compliance obligations.

RPH-030 vs Vectibix Phase 1 mCRC Trial Pharmacokinetics Study

NIH registered a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT07543744) comparing the pharmacokinetics, safety, and immunogenicity of RPH-030 versus Vectibix® in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer harboring wild-type RAS genes, administered as first-line therapy alongside FOLFIRI. The single-center trial targets a population with an unmet therapeutic need given the established efficacy of anti-EGFR agents in RAS wild-type mCRC. Trial details are publicly accessible via ClinicalTrials.gov.

PEEP Titration Effects on VExUS and Renal Outcomes in ARDS Patients

A prospective observational cohort study has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07545252) to evaluate the effect of different levels of PEEP titration on VExUS score and renal outcomes in 40 patients diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. The study uses VExUS score as the intervention and observational endpoint, with an anticipated enrollment of 40 participants. This registry entry documents the study design, condition, and interventions without imposing any compliance obligation.

RANKL Inhibition Study for Female Infertility Treatment

This ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry (NCT07546552) documents a translational research study investigating receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL) inhibition as a novel treatment target for female infertility during assisted reproductive techniques. The study will examine whether denosumab, an antibody already used clinically for osteoporosis, can reduce the impact of aging on ovarian function by promoting follicle maturation and oocyte development in mice, monkeys, and human subjects undergoing in vitro fertilization.

Phase 4 Trial Compares Upadacitinib to Corticosteroids for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis

A Phase 4 clinical trial (NCT07546097) comparing upadacitinib extended-release tablets against methylprednisolone/prednisone as first-line therapy for acute severe ulcerative colitis has been registered with an anticipated start date of April 22, 2026. The open-label, non-masked trial aims to determine whether upadacitinib at 45 mg daily for 8 weeks, then 30 mg daily, achieves non-inferior efficacy to corticosteroids in inducing clinical remission. Participants in both arms will attend clinic visits every 2 weeks for 3 months with colonoscopy, ultrasound, and blood testing at specified intervals.

Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Amendment [MS No.5/2026]

The United Kingdom has ratified and published an amendment to the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (MS No.5/2026), presented to Parliament by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The amendment was published on 22 April 2026 (ISBN 978-1-5286-6419-6) and updates the international framework governing cross-border nuclear incident compensation. Copies of the treaty instrument and explanatory memorandum are available from the UK Government Publications website.

UK Portugal Sign Double Taxation Treaty Eliminating Tax on Income Capital Gains

The United Kingdom and Portugal have concluded a bilateral convention for the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and capital gains. The treaty, designated as Treaty Series No. 19/2026, was presented to Parliament and formally published on 22 April 2026. The convention also addresses the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance between the two jurisdictions, replacing or supplementing prior arrangements.

UK Urges International Community to Support Syria's Economic Recovery: UN Security Council Statement

UK Chargé d'Affaires James Kariuki delivered a statement at the UN Security Council urging sustained international focus on Syria's economic recovery and long-term stability. The statement followed Syrian President al-Sharaa's visit to London on 31 March 2026, during which the UK announced over $9.5 million in additional funding for Syrian-led chemical weapons destruction through the Breath of Freedom Taskforce. The UK also welcomed progress in integrating North-East Syria into the Syrian state, including the appointment of Sipan Hamo as Deputy Minister of Defence and recent prisoner exchanges.

UK Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Political Process Safeguarding Libya's Unity and Stability

The UK, through Deputy Permanent Representative Archie Young, delivered a statement at the UN Security Council reaffirming commitment to an inclusive political process for Libya. The statement welcomed the 11 April milestone agreement on a unified budget as a confidence-building measure, praised renewed Libya sanctions measures to prevent oil smuggling and protect frozen assets, and expressed deep concern over the situation of migrants and refugees including reports of trafficking and informal detention. The UK urged all Libyan stakeholders to engage constructively with the SRSG's roadmap and prioritise citizens' interests.

Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (Employment and Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) has made the Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (Employment and Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026 No. 74), which come into operation on 6th April 2026. The regulations amend the Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 by omitting regulations 12 to 15 and regulation 17, and revising the calculation methodology for normal weekly earnings and expected normal weekly earnings under sections 167ZZ9 and 167ZZ17 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992. A new regulation 19A is inserted establishing how expected normal weekly earnings are calculated for the 7-week bereavement period.

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Non-warlike Service) Determination 2019

The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Non-warlike Service) Determination 2019, latest version F2026C00322, is a legislative instrument in force administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The determination is authorised by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 and defines the scope of non-warlike service for the purposes of rehabilitation and compensation eligibility. Schedule 1 of the instrument contains the specific list of activities constituting non-warlike service under Australian Defence Force service classifications.

ASIC Corporations Serviced Apartment and Like Schemes Instrument 2016/869

ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/869 provides exemptions from financial services licensing, scheme registration, and share hawking prohibitions for operators of serviced apartment schemes and like schemes under the Corporations Act 2001. The instrument applies conditional relief including breach reporting obligations for operators, exemptions for real estate selling agents, and specific valuation requirements for strata schemes where strata units are acquired for at least $500,000. Transitional provisions cover schemes previously regulated under ASIC Class Orders CO 02/245, CO 02/303, CO 02/304, CO 07/189, and ASIC Pro Forma 186.

Therapeutic Goods Serious Scarcity Clonidine Amendment Instrument 2026

The Therapeutic Goods (Serious Scarcity and Substitutable Medicine) (Clonidine) Amendment Instrument 2026 (F2026L00447) amends the 2025 clonidine scarcity instrument. The amendment, registered on 23 April 2026 and currently in force, is administered by the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The instrument likely modifies provisions governing substitutable medicines during periods of serious scarcity of clonidine, a prescription medication used for hypertension and ADHD.

Telecommunications Outages Customer Communications Standard 2024

The Australian Department of Infrastructure issued the Telecommunications Outages Customer Communications Standard 2024 under authorisation of the Telecommunications Act 1997. This industry standard establishes mandatory customer communication requirements for telecommunications providers during service outages. The standard applies to all carriage service providers and requires specific notification procedures, timing, and content standards when outages occur.

ASIC Corporations Mortgage Investment Schemes Instrument 2017/857

The ASIC Corporations (Mortgage Investment Schemes) Instrument 2017/857 is a legislative instrument in force under the Corporations Act 2001, administered by the Department of the Treasury. The instrument provides exemptions from scheme registration requirements for certain categories of mortgage investment schemes, including those with no more than 20 investors and small industry-supervised schemes. Part 3 addresses withdrawal rights for registered mortgage investment schemes.

ASIC Corporations (School Enrolment Deposits) Instrument 2016/812

ASIC has issued a consolidated version of the Corporations (School Enrolment Deposits) Instrument 2016/812, numbered F2026C00340, effective 27 March 2026. The instrument, which exempts school enrolment deposits from certain Corporations Act 2001 requirements, is administered by the Department of the Treasury and represents the latest authoritative version of the exemption framework. Schools and education providers collecting enrolment deposits should consult this version to confirm current compliance obligations, as prior versions have been superseded by the consolidated update.

Duke Energy Kentucky Smart Meter $25 Monthly Fee Complaint Case

The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted a joint motion by Stephanie Monette Smith and Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. to amend the procedural schedule in Case No. 2025-00118. The complainant alleged that Duke Energy charged a $25 monthly manual meter reading fee after replacing her smart meter on September 18, 2022, and later claimed the meter had been broken since October 2022, resulting in $3,000 in alleged underbilling. The order extends the deadline for requesting a public hearing or submitting the matter on the written record to June 2, 2026.

South Kentucky RECC Information Request Due May 6 2026

The Kentucky Public Service Commission Staff has issued its First Request for Information to South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation in Case No. 2026-00087. The cooperative must respond by May 6, 2026, providing estimated costs for barn demolition and warehouse construction, along with current net plant in service figures. Responses must be filed electronically in searchable PDF format under oath or with a signed certification of accuracy.

SBA Requests Comments on SBIR and STTR Tech-Net Database Information Collection

The U.S. Small Business Administration has published a 60-day notice and request for public comments on the SBIR and STTR Tech-Net Database information collection (OMB Control No. 3245-0356), which tracks Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer awards made by participating federal agencies. The collection covers small businesses planning to apply for or currently holding SBIR or STTR awards, with an estimated 17,050 annual responses and 6,800 annual burden hours. Comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 2026, to Genevieve Lind at SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation.

Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Only, Hawaii

The President declared a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Hawaii on April 7, 2026, following Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudlides that occurred from March 10 through March 24, 2026. The SBA has opened disaster loan assistance for Private Non-Profit organizations in City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Maui counties. Physical loan applications are due June 15, 2026, and Economic Injury (EIDL) loan applications are due January 7, 2027, both at 3.625% interest rate.

Hawaii Disaster Declaration Amendment Extends Physical Loan Deadline to June 15, 2026

The SBA has issued Amendment 1 to Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-4909-DR for the State of Hawaii, extending the Physical Loan Application Deadline Date from the original date to June 15, 2026. The Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date remains January 7, 2027. All other terms of the original declaration dated April 7, 2026, remain unchanged. The amendment responds to Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides that occurred during the incident period of March 10 through March 24, 2026.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Public Business Meeting, April 24, 2026

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. The meeting, held pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act, will include presentations from State Advisory Committees, a vote on State Advisory Committee appointments, and a Staff Director's Report. CART (Computer Assisted Real Time Transcription) will be provided, and the meeting will be livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube page.