Final Report on Regulatory Technical Standards for Resolution Plans

EIOPA has published its final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) concerning the content of resolution plans and group resolution plans. The standards aim to enhance operational preparedness for resolution by detailing required elements and resolution strategies.

EIOPA Guidelines on Assessing Undertaking Resolvability

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published final guidelines specifying criteria for assessing the resolvability of insurance undertakings and groups. These guidelines focus on the feasibility and credibility of resolution strategies as outlined in the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD).

EIOPA Guidelines on Resolvability Impediments and Measures

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published final guidelines detailing alternative measures for resolution authorities to address impediments to the resolvability of insurance and reinsurance undertakings. These guidelines specify further details on measures listed in the IRRD and the circumstances for their application.

Ofcom and Police Partner to Tackle Online Football Abuse

Ofcom and the UK Football Police Unit have partnered to tackle online abuse in English football. This new working group will share intelligence to inform preventative and investigatory actions, including Ofcom's policy work under the Online Safety Act.

AG Bonta Seeks Enforcement of Disaster Funding Order

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 22 other states, has asked a federal court to enforce a prior order compelling FEMA to restore the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The motion seeks to ensure billions in disaster preparedness funding are made available after FEMA failed to comply with a December 2025 court order.

Texas AG Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Election Integrity Advisory

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an email tipline for the public to report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. The advisory clarifies aspects of election law and emphasizes the risks posed by noncitizen voting and partisan efforts to manipulate electoral outcomes.

Texas AG Sues TP-Link for CCP Device Access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TP-Link Systems Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers about the privacy and security of its networking devices, and for allowing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) access to American devices. This lawsuit is the first in a series of actions against companies affiliated with Communist China.

NY AG Warns of Pig Butchering Investment Scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert and guide warning New Yorkers about "pig butchering" investment scams. The alert details how these scams operate, where victims are typically targeted, and provides steps to avoid becoming a victim.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View

The European Union's Official Journal L series for February 17, 2026, has been published, featuring new regulations, delegated regulations, implementing regulations, and decisions. These include updates on food additives, marketing standards for poultrymeat, classification of goods, and biocidal product approvals.

State AGs Seek Court Order to Restore FEMA Disaster Funding

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, has filed a motion to enforce a court order compelling FEMA to restore funding to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The program, which has provided approximately $4.5 billion for disaster mitigation projects nationwide, was unlawfully terminated by FEMA, leading to delays and cancellations of nearly 2,000 projects.