Section 337 Investigation of NAND and DRAM Memory Chips

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1492 on March 25, 2026, based on a complaint filed by MonolithIC 3D Inc. alleging that certain NAND and DRAM memory chips imported into the United States infringe eight U.S. patents. The investigation will determine whether there is a violation of Section 337 and whether a domestic industry exists. If successful, the complainant seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against infringing imports.

APRA Appoints Two New Executive Directors

APRA announced the promotion of Peter Diamond to Executive Director of General Insurance and Banking and Peter Kohlhagen to Executive Director of Policy and Advice. Diamond replaces Jane Magill who moved to Life and Private Health Insurance and Superannuation; Kohlhagen replaces Sean Carmody who resigned. Recruitment for the vacated General Manager positions will be conducted internally and externally.

Intermediated General Insurance Statistics Release

APRA released its bi-annual intermediated general insurance statistics for December 2025. The statistics provide an overview of intermediated general insurance placed with APRA-authorised general insurers, Lloyd's underwriters, and unauthorised foreign insurers. The publication is available on the APRA website.

Capital Treatment of Longevity Products for Retirement Income

APRA has finalized amendments to prudential standards introducing an advanced illiquidity premium option for insurers calculating capital requirements for longevity products, including annuities. The reforms include additional risk controls on governance, reporting, and asset composition to support the AILP approach. These changes take effect on 1 July 2026.

Marsh Green Playground Refurbishment Contract

Edenbridge Town Council published a contract opportunity notice via Contracts Finder for the refurbishment and upgrade of Marsh Green playground in Edenbridge, Kent. The contract value is £50,000-£70,000, with a closing date of 29 May 2026 at 5pm. The works include removal of outdated equipment, installation of new inclusive play equipment for children aged 0-8, and safety surfacing installation.

Tullie House Museum Exhibition Lighting Design Services Procurement

The UK Crown Commercial Service published a contract notice on behalf of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust seeking an exhibition lighting designer for Phase 3 of Project Tullie in Carlisle. The competitive quotation (below threshold) is valued at £0-£15,000, open to SMEs, with a closing date of 11 May 2026 at 10am.

Extra Care Cleaning Services, Wirral - £210k Contract

UK Government Contracts Finder published a tender notice on behalf of Magenta Living for cleaning services at two extra care schemes in Wirral, Merseyside. The £210,000 contract spans four years (July 2026 to June 2030), with bids due by 24 April 2026 at 3pm.

Market Engagement for Children and Young People's Safe Space Crisis Café in Brent

West London NHS Trust issued a market engagement notice for a Children and Young People's Safe Space Crisis Café in Brent to support CYP with mental health issues as an alternative to A&E. The engagement event is scheduled for 13 April 2026, with responses due by 10 April 2026. This early engagement precedes a potential formal tender for services staffed by Crisis Support Navigators operating 365 days annually.

BaFin warns crss.finance offers unauthorized crypto services

BaFin warns crss.finance offers unauthorized crypto services

BaFin Warns Walnut Planet GmbH Offering Unregistered Capital Investments

BaFin issued a consumer warning on March 30, 2026, alerting the public that Walnut Planet GmbH is offering capital investments in Serbian walnut cultivation without the legally required prospectus. The company offers combined lease and service agreements through walnutplanet(.)com, violating Section 6 of the German Capital Investment Act (VermAnlG). BaFin does not verify prospectus accuracy, only checks for minimum required information.

Court affirms developer erosion case, reverses emotional distress damages

Court affirms developer erosion case, reverses emotional distress damages

TN Democratic Committee composition ruling with dissent

TN Democratic Committee composition ruling with dissent

Airespring Proprietary Information Protection Request

Illinois Commerce Commission docket P2026-0288 filed by Airespring, Inc., an Inter-Exchange Carrier and Local Exchange Carrier, seeking emergency relief to protect portions of its Annual Report from public disclosure for not less than two years. The petition cites the need to safeguard highly proprietary business information from disclosure. The matter is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Physician Employment Agreements: Five Enforceability Pitfalls

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP published an analysis identifying five common pitfalls in physician employment agreements. The article focuses on enforceability challenges with restrictive covenants (non-competes, non-solicits) given the state-by-state patchwork of regulations affecting healthcare employers. The analysis highlights varying state restrictions including outright bans (Alabama, Rhode Island), time limits (Louisiana: 3 years, Connecticut: 1 year), geographic limits (Maryland: 10 miles, West Virginia: 30 road miles), and Texas's buyout clause requirement.

Pinnacle MultiCare v. HHS - $31.2M Medicare Recoupment Dispute

Pinnacle MultiCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a Bronx nursing facility, filed a federal action in SDNY on February 26, 2026, to contest HHS's $31.2 million Medicare Part A recoupment demand. OIG cited a 99% error rate in claims submitted during 2020-2021, with HHS demanding repayment by February 27, 2026, plus 12% interest. Pinnacle argues the recoupment violates pandemic-era federal directives and state immunity protections.

Kain Capital Acquires White Wilson Medical Center

McGuireWoods LLP reported that Kain Capital has completed its acquisition of White Wilson Medical Center, an independent multi-specialty physician group based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. White Wilson operates nine clinic locations with more than 70 providers serving Florida's Emerald Coast. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Davis Generator LLC certification, filed 30th Mar

Davis Generator LLC certification, filed 30th Mar

Source Solar LLC EV Charging Station Certification

Source Solar LLC filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application, docketed as P2026-0286, is currently in initial review status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.

EV Charging Station Installer Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received an application from Houses Services, Inc. for certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is in initial review status with an Administrative Law Judge proceeding pending. This represents a routine certification request from a new market entrant seeking authorization to operate in Illinois' EV charging infrastructure sector.

Greenlink Energy EV Charger Certification Application

Illinois Commerce Commission received a certification application from Greenlink Energy Solutions, Inc. to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application is pending Administrative Law Judge review. Docket number P2026-0284.

A & I Builders LLC Distributed Generation Certification

The Illinois Commerce Commission docketed an application from A & I Builders LLC seeking certification to install distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The filing (P2026-0283) was received on March 30, 2026 and is currently in initial review status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.

Teliax Inc. Petition for Proprietary Treatment of Annual Report

Teliax Inc., an inter-exchange and local exchange carrier, filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency confidential treatment of portions of its Annual Report for a minimum of two years. The petition cites protection of highly proprietary information as the basis for the request. The matter is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Motorola Solutions Petition to Protect Annual Report from Disclosure

Motorola Solutions Connectivity, Inc. filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency confidential treatment for portions of its Annual Report. The company requests protection for highly proprietary information for not less than two years. Docket P2026-0281 is pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Intermountain Infrastructure Proprietary Treatment Petition

The Illinois Commerce Commission received a petition from Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC seeking emergency relief to designate portions of their Annual Report as proprietary and confidential for not less than two years. The petition, filed March 30, 2026 under Docket P2026-0280, cites the highly proprietary nature of the information contained in the Annual Report. The matter is currently pending before an assigned Administrative Law Judge with no decision issued.

Block Line Systems Petition to Protect Annual Report from Disclosure

The Illinois Commerce Commission received a petition from Block Line Systems, LLC, an Inter-Exchange Carrier, requesting emergency relief to protect portions of its Annual Report from public disclosure for a minimum of two years. The company cites the need to safeguard highly proprietary information contained in the filing. The case is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Marike Knoef Appointed to DNB Supervisory Board

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) announces the appointment of Professor Marike Knoef to its Supervisory Board effective 1 April 2026. Knoef, Dean of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management, replaces Mirjam van Praag who stepped down on 1 March 2026. The appointment was made by Finance Minister Eelco Heenen for an initial four-year term.

FTC Healthcare Task Force targets consolidation, enforcement authority boost

FTC Healthcare Task Force targets consolidation, enforcement authority boost

CMS Nationwide DMEPOS Enrollment Moratorium - Seven Supplier Types

CMS announced a six-month nationwide enrollment moratorium on initial Medicare enrollment for seven categories of DMEPOS suppliers, effective February 27, 2026 through August 27, 2026. The moratorium, the first nationwide DMEPOS enrollment freeze in program history, targets medical supply companies with orthotics, pedorthic, prosthetics, and other specialized personnel. Florida became the first state to implement a parallel Medicaid DMEPOS moratorium on March 25, 2026, signaling potential expansion to other states.

Tennessee gets $206.9M rural healthcare transformation funding

Tennessee gets $206.9M rural healthcare transformation funding

AI Scribe Legal Risks, Consent Requirements, HIPAA Compliance

JD Supra Healthcare published a legal analysis by McDermott Will & Schulte addressing legal considerations for healthcare providers deploying AI scribes. The article covers state recording consent laws (noting over a dozen all-party consent states), HIPAA implications, biometric consent issues related to voiceprint features, and vendor liability considerations for third-party AI platforms.

Healthcare Regulatory Update: CMS Claims Rule, Reconciliation, Illicit Drug Legislation

McDermott+ Consulting weekly update covering CMS final rule modernizing claims processing with HIPAA standards for electronic healthcare claims attachments and electronic signatures. Congressional Republicans are discussing 'reconciliation 2.0' legislation with potential healthcare savings; House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee reviewed opioid-related bills including the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act and Alternatives to Pain Act. HHS announced new Healthcare Advisory Committee members and launched the ASPIRE pediatric care coordination model.

Canada Launches Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Sector Task Force

Health Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced the creation of the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Sector Task Force on March 18, 2026. The joint initiative will explore made-in-Canada solutions to enhance competitiveness and improve access to pharmaceutical products while reducing regulatory burden. The task force builds on Health Canada's ongoing Red Tape Review and will include pharmaceutical and biotechnology stakeholders.

Q1 2026 Healthcare Consolidation Legislation Recap

Holland & Knight's Q1 2026 recap summarizes proposed federal and state legislation affecting healthcare consolidation. Key federal developments include the successful challenge to FTC's Hart-Scott-Rodino rules (returning to old rules pending appeals) and FTC Chair's March 20, 2026 memorandum establishing a Healthcare Task Force. State legislatures have expanded scrutiny beyond private equity to include REITs, MSOs, and health insurers, with states revisiting corporate practice of medicine doctrine. Of 12 tracked bills, only 2 passed while 10 stalled.

Trademark Application - Rejuvenation Wellness (Class 044)

USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application TM98206553 for 'REJUVENATION WELLNESS' covering wellness services, health-related consulting, health spa services, and dietary supplements in Class 044. The application was filed on October 2, 2023, establishing priority rights for the mark. No opposition period or compliance deadlines are specified for third parties.

Prostate Intelliscore Medical Diagnostic Trademark Application

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM99033032) for 'Prostate Intelliscore' on February 7, 2025, filed under Intent to Use provisions. The application covers medical testing services, liquid biopsy testing, and diagnostic kits for disease detection including cancer. This is a routine trademark registration filing with no immediate regulatory obligations for other parties.

Amended Russia General License 131D - Lukoil International GmbH Transactions

OFAC amended Russia-related General License 131D authorizing certain transactions for Lukoil International GmbH, specifically the negotiation and entry into contingent contracts for the sale of the company and related maintenance activities. OFAC also amended FAQ 1224 and FAQ 1225 to provide additional guidance on these Russia sanctions.

Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky Program Annual Report Filing

The Utah Public Service Commission docketed Rocky Mountain Power's 2025 Annual Report for the Blue Sky Program on March 30, 2026. The filing includes the annual report (with redacted version), Excel exhibit data, and confidential materials. An Action Request has been issued with a response deadline of April 29, 2026.

Ziply Fiber CPCN Application for Utah Telecommunications Services

Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC has filed an application with the Utah Public Service Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide facilities-based and resold public telecommunications services within Utah. The Division of Public Utilities filed comments on March 30, 2026, and an Action Request was issued with a response due date of April 2, 2026.

NFC Northwest seeks Utah telecom certificate, docket 26-2662-01

NFC Northwest seeks Utah telecom certificate, docket 26-2662-01

Grants for Invasive Species Control and Habitat Restoration

NY DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced $5.1 million in grants to 51 projects statewide for invasive species control and habitat restoration. The funding supports four categories: aquatic invasive species prevention ($467,810), early detection/rapid response ($1.66M), research ($699,142), and restoration/resiliency ($2.29M). Recipients include SUNY Albany, RPI, Syracuse University, and Soil & Water Conservation Districts across New York State.

Stronger Monitoring and Enforcement for EU Electricity Market Rule Implementation

ACER published Recommendation 02-2026 on 30 March 2026, calling on the European Commission to strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms for EU electricity market rules. The recommendation identifies implementation delays, non-compliance by TSOs/NEMOs, and gaps in addressing collective non-compliance as key challenges requiring regulatory action. Energy sector participants should monitor Commission responses to these recommendations.

TRA initiates first absorption review, excavator producer

TRA initiates first absorption review, excavator producer

Whatley v. State - Criminal Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed defendant Jonathan Benjamin Whatley's appeal (Docket A26A1463) for lack of jurisdiction. The Court found his notice of appeal filed 185 days after judgment was untimely under OCGA § 5-6-38(a), and that it lacked authority over out-of-time appeals following Cook v. State (2022).

Reza Rahaeimer v. Hoda Maleki - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted discretionary application A26D0403 in Reza Rahaeimer v. Hoda Maleki. The Court ordered that the Appellant may file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days of this order. The Clerk of Superior Court is directed to include a copy of this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

Heather Layson v. Bao Smith - Interlocutory Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted Heather Layon's interlocutory appeal application in case A26I0172, originating from State Court case 22C02677. The appellant must file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days of the March 30, 2026 order. This is a procedural order permitting the appeal to proceed.

Ergin Tek v. Holly Park Square Apartments, LLC - Emergency Motion Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied Ergin Tek's pro se emergency motions seeking a stay of trial court proceedings and supersedeas in three consolidated cases (A26E0169, A26E0170, A26E0171). The court found Tek failed to demonstrate the emergency relief was necessary to preserve appellate jurisdiction or prevent the issues from becoming moot under Court of Appeals Rule 40(b). This routine procedural ruling concludes the emergency motion proceedings without affecting the underlying appeals on the merits.

Italian Arms Dealer Pleads Guilty to Export Control Violations

The DOJ announced that Italian national Manfred Gruber pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit export control violations. Gruber illegally exported over $540,000 worth of American-made ammunition from the U.S. to Kyrgyzstan, which was subsequently reexported to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine. A Kyrgyzstan-based co-conspirator, Sergei Zharnovnikov, was previously sentenced to 39 months' imprisonment for the same scheme.

OSPI Trademark Application - Hospital Software Services

USPTO published OSPI trademark application TM79441233 for software services related to hospital management. The trademark covers computer programs for hospital services management, SaaS, cloud computing, and technical services. The publication initiates a standard opposition period for third parties.

COD+ Trademark Application - Hospital Services Software

The USPTO published trademark application TM79441190 for COD+ covering computer software for hospital services management and clinical/medical research. The mark entered the opposition period on March 29, 2026, allowing third parties 30 days to file challenges. The application was originally filed on November 24, 2025.

GLOG.AI Trademark Published for Opposition

The USPTO published GLOG.AI trademark application (TM79422192) for opposition. The application covers technology services in Class 42 including computer security consultancy, SaaS for security analysis, downloadable security software, and AI/ML integration services for cybersecurity. Third parties have an opposition period to challenge the registration.