State v. Smeby: Physician-Patient Privilege Statute Discussed

The Minnesota Supreme Court clarified the scope of the physician-patient privilege statute in State v. Smeby. The court held that communications with paramedics are not privileged unless the paramedic is acting under a physician's direction, and that non-privileged information in medical records does not become privileged upon transfer. This ruling impacts the searchability of medical records in criminal investigations.

Corrections to Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order 2025

This document provides corrections to the Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (SI 2025/1054). The corrections involve minor typographical errors in headings and text within the Table of Contents and Schedules.

Approval of Code of Management Practice (Residential Management) (Service Charges) (England) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has approved a new Code of Management Practice for residential management service charges in England, effective April 7, 2026. This Order withdraws approval of a previous code and revokes several older approval orders.

Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 amend existing rules for business rates demand notices in England and Wales. These regulations update explanatory notes and details regarding payment options and rating multipliers.

Firearms (Amendment and Revocation) Rules 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Firearms (Amendment and Revocation) Rules 2026, revoking SI 2025/914 and amending the Firearms Rules 1998. These rules update application forms and referee requirements for firearm and shotgun certificates, coming into effect on March 23, 2026.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Order 2026 Correction

This Statutory Instrument corrects an error in a previous pension order for firefighters in England. It amends the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 to specify the correct commencement date, replacing a placeholder with April 1st, 2026. The instrument comes into force on March 31st, 2026.

Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026, effective May 1, 2026. This order modifies exceptions for independent radio services, revoking previous orders from 1990 and 2007.

Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Enforcement) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations amend existing legislation concerning employment agencies, employment businesses, and gangmasters to align with the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Police Act 1984 Application to Enforcement Officers Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to Enforcement Officers) Regulations 2026, effective April 7, 2026. These regulations extend specific powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) to enforcement officers investigating labour market offences, replacing previous regulations.

Scottish Water Board Composition Changes by Statutory Instrument

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Public Services Reform (Scottish Water) Order 2026, amending the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002. This instrument changes the required composition of the Scottish Water board, altering the minimum number of executive and non-executive members.

Scotland Digital Waste Tracking Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have introduced the Digital Waste Tracking (Scotland) Regulations 2026, establishing a new digital system for tracking waste. These regulations will come into force on January 1, 2027, and will involve a fee for operators.

Coronavirus Act 2020 Live Links Order Extended to September 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has made an order extending the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 related to live links for courts and tribunals. These provisions will now remain in effect until September 24, 2026.

VAT Refund Order for Great British Nuclear

The UK Treasury has issued the Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Great British Nuclear) Order 2026. This rule designates Great British Nuclear as a specified person eligible to claim VAT refunds on certain non-business related supplies and importations. The order comes into effect on April 8, 2026.

UK Statutory Instrument revokes A303 Development Consent Order

The UK government has issued a Statutory Instrument revoking the A303 Development Consent Order. This instrument formally removes the previously granted consent for a specific development project.

Colorado Food Program Highlights Success and Urges Provider Enrollment

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is highlighting the success of the Colorado Food Program, which serves over 15 million meals annually. The department is encouraging new child and adult day care centers to enroll in the federal initiative to receive reimbursement for nutritious meals.

Greene v. Winnebago County Sheriff - Civil Rights Lawsuit Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion in Greene v. Winnebago County Sheriff and Officers. The case involves a pretrial detainee's claim of delayed medical treatment. The court is considering the defendants' motion for summary judgment.

Education Department: RISE Award Information Collection

The Education Department has published a notice regarding information collection activities related to the RISE Award program. This notice is part of the agency's standard procedures for managing data collection and will be officially published on March 19, 2026.

Education Department: TRIO Programs Outcome Evaluations

The Education Department has published a notice regarding proposed outcome evaluations for TRIO Programs. This notice outlines current evaluation methods and seeks input on future approaches for assessing program effectiveness. The document is scheduled for official publication on March 19, 2026.

Education Department: Loan Repayment Collection Activities Notice

The Education Department has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities related to loan repayment collection. This notice outlines proposals and submissions for shaping future loan repayment processes.

FDA Early Alert: Surgical Stapler Issue Linked to Bleeding, Death

The FDA issued an Early Alert regarding a potentially high-risk issue with Intuitive Surgical's 8mm SureForm 30 Gray Reload surgical staplers. The issue has been linked to incomplete staple lines, causing bleeding and resulting in four serious injuries and one death. Affected customers are advised to immediately stop use and quarantine the product.

NY Public Service Commission Broadband Availability Hearings

The New York Public Service Commission will hold virtual public hearings on March 25, 2026, to gather public comments on broadband internet availability, reliability, and affordability. The commission is preparing its fifth annual report as mandated by Public Service Law §224-c.

OFAC Removes 4 Individuals and 2 Entities from SDN List

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed four individuals and two entities from its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. These removals are related to Russia sanctions programs. The specific details of the individuals and entities, including aliases and identifying information, are provided in the notice.

OFAC Issues Venezuela General License 52 and FAQs

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Venezuela-related General License 52, authorizing certain transactions involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. OFAC also released two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Venezuela sanctions.

Doctor Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud and Tax Evasion

An Anchorage doctor was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for a $12.5 million healthcare fraud scheme and evading over $4 million in taxes. The scheme involved billing insurance plans for medications that were not purchased or were expired. Her husband received a probationary sentence.

DOJ Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of Tax Fraud Mastermind

The Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint to revoke the U.S. citizenship of Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme. Kazeem was previously convicted and sentenced for mail and wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy.

The People v. Jones - Criminal Case Information

This document provides search results for the criminal case The People v. Jones, case number B337778, from the 2nd Appellate District of California. It lists the Court of Appeal and Trial Court case numbers and captions.

Ayala-Ventura v. Superior Court - Published Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has published its opinion in the case of Ayala-Ventura v. The Superior Court of Fresno County. The opinion, case number F089695, was filed on April 22, 2025.

Shanmugam v. Bahwan et al - Labor Case Filing

Shanmugam filed a new labor case, 5:26-cv-02342, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 18, 2026. The filing includes a Notice of Removal from Santa Clara Superior Court, with dt360, Inc., Bahwan CyberTek, Inc., and others named as defendants.

NRC Exemption for Duke Energy's Use of AXIOM Fuel Cladding

The NRC has granted Duke Energy an exemption to use AXIOM® fuel cladding at Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit 1. This exemption allows for a deviation from current regulations that limit fuel rod cladding to zircaloy or ZIRLO TM.

NRC Confirms Effective Date for Spent Fuel Storage System Rule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of April 13, 2026, for a direct final rule. This rule amends the approved spent fuel storage cask list to include Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1042 for the TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS® EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System.

NRC Grants Duke Energy Exemption for McGuire Station Fuel Cladding

The NRC has issued an exemption allowing Duke Energy to use AXIOM® fuel cladding at its McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2. This exemption modifies current regulations that limit fuel rod cladding to zircaloy or ZIRLO TM.

NRC Exemption for Palisades Nuclear Plant Work Hour Limitations

The NRC issued an exemption for Palisades Energy, LLC, allowing the Palisades Nuclear Plant to use less restrictive work hour limitations for covered individuals for a 60-day period. This exemption addresses specific requests made by the licensee in February and March 2026.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Multispecies Fishery Amendment 25

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a proposed rule, Amendment 25, to the Fisheries of the Northeastern United States concerning the Multispecies Fishery. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 17, 2026.

NOAA Queen Triggerfish Management Measures for Caribbean, Gulf, South Atlantic

NOAA has issued a final rule amending management measures for Queen Triggerfish in the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic. The rule, published on March 18, 2026, modifies fishery management plans for St. Croix and St. Thomas and St. John. The measures are effective April 17, 2026.

Biennial Specifications for Pacific Mackerel Fisheries Off West Coast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published biennial specifications for Pacific mackerel fisheries for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fishing years. These specifications set the allowable catch limits and management measures for these fisheries off the U.S. West Coast.

New Postal Products Published by Postal Regulatory Commission

The Postal Regulatory Commission has published a notice regarding new postal products. This document is open for public comment, with a deadline of March 23, 2026. The notice details new product offerings and provides a mechanism for public input.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V TOP CAT, in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice opens a 30-day comment period for interested parties to submit their views.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade for the vessel S/V AISLING. The notice includes a public comment period.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Use in US Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V MOKUME GANE, in United States coastwise trade. This notice is subject to a public comment period.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-built vessel use in US coastwise trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. The notice is open for public comment for 30 days.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Vessel Use in US Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. The notice is for the M/V BROADWAY GIRL and includes a 30-day public comment period.

Federal Register Daily Issue Listing - March 18, 2026

The Department of Labor's Federal Register feed for March 18, 2026, lists 107 documents from 39 agencies, totaling 296 pages. This includes notices, presidential documents, proposed rules, and final rules, with specific items from the Agricultural Marketing Service and Agriculture Department highlighted.

ECB Annual Report on Supervisory Activities 2025

The ECB has published its Annual Report on supervisory activities for 2025, highlighting the resilience of banks under European supervision despite global challenges. The report details key capital and liquidity ratios, profitability, and ongoing supervisory priorities including climate risks and digitalization.

ECB Annual Report on Supervisory Activities 2025

The ECB presented its Annual Report on Supervisory Activities for 2025, highlighting robust capitalisation and a strengthened risk-based approach for European banks. The report details reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainty.

OFAC Notice of Sanctions Actions

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a notice detailing new sanctions actions. This notice, published on March 18, 2026, outlines specific designations and restrictions that may impact international trade and financial transactions.

State of Illinois et al v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - Civil Case Filing

The State of Illinois, along with other states, has filed a civil case against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Northern District of California. The case, filed on March 16, 2026, involves claims under the Administrative Procedures Act and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief.

Steele v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Diversity Fraud Case Filing

A new civil case, Steele v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., was filed on March 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves a nature of suit categorized as 'Other Fraud'. Recent filings include motions for Pro Hac Vice appearances and a Rule 7.1 Disclosures statement.

P. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) - Prisoner Civil Rights

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, P. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al. The initial filing includes a complaint and a Case Management Scheduling Order. A Case Management Statement is due by June 8, 2026.

GAO Recommends Updates to National Quantum Computing Strategy

The GAO has released a report recommending updates to the U.S. national strategy for quantum computing. The report found that the current strategy lacks specific agency roles, performance measures, and resource integration, despite federal spending of approximately $200 million annually on quantum computing activities.

AICPA Tax Policy and Regulatory Change Resources

The AICPA provides a central hub for tax policy and regulatory change information, including advocacy resources, legislative updates, and learning opportunities. This page aims to keep members informed about evolving tax laws and policy developments.