Garante Privacy Fines Enel Energia Over €500k for Telemarketing Violations

Italy's Garante Privacy has fined Enel Energia over €500,000 for alleged violations related to telemarketing practices. The newsletter also mentions other enforcement actions concerning online advertisements, debt collection communications, and risks to minors on websites and apps.

Pension Plan et al v. YS Equipment Rental, Inc. et al - ERISA Labor Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Pension Plan for Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers et al v. YS Equipment Rental, Inc. et al. The case, filed on March 26, 2026, involves a complaint related to labor and ERISA. The filing includes a complaint against FUJI EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC., Grant Fujimoto, Yutaka Fujimoto, and YS EQUIPMENT RENTAL, INC.

North Dakota Supreme Court Opinions and Dockets

The North Dakota Courts website provides access to Supreme Court opinions and dockets. Users can search and view opinions directly on the page, with a link provided to a separate portal for searching case dockets and filed documents.

Investor Challenges Canadian Sanctions via Arbitration

Moldovan billionaire Igor Viktorovich Makarov has initiated an arbitration claim against Canada at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Makarov alleges that Canadian sanctions imposed on him have nullified his investment value and seeks damages, marking one of the first instances of an individual using an investor-state dispute settlement mechanism to challenge sanctions.

OFAC Issues Broad Authorizations for Dealings with PdVSA

The U.S. Department of Treasury's OFAC issued General License 52, broadly authorizing established U.S. entities to engage in transactions with Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) and its subsidiaries. This license permits activities such as oil trading, new investment, and joint ventures, while maintaining specific restrictions.

FTC Enforcement Scrutiny of "Made in America" Claims

The FCC has issued a new executive order directing increased scrutiny of "Made in America" claims by manufacturers and government contractors. The order prioritizes FTC enforcement actions and considers new regulations for online marketplaces to verify country-of-origin claims, with potential penalties for misrepresentations.

FCC Prohibits New Foreign-Made Consumer Routers

The FCC has banned the importation, marketing, and sale of new models of foreign-produced consumer routers due to supply chain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks. This action adds these routers to the FCC's Covered List, regardless of their country of origin.

DOJ Declines Prosecution of Medical Device Firm Under New CEP

The DOJ announced its first declination under the new Department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) in an FCPA matter involving Balt SAS, a medical device company. Balt SAS will disgorge approximately $1.2 million in profits tied to alleged foreign bribery. This declination highlights the DOJ's continued emphasis on voluntary self-disclosure, cooperation, and remediation.

Federal Contractors Face Tightening Domestic Content Rules

Federal contractors must prepare for increased domestic content requirements under the Buy American Act, Build America, Buy America Act, and Trade Agreements Act. Thresholds are rising, with a significant increase to 75% domestic content due in 2029, and noncompliance risks substantial penalties under the False Claims Act.

China Revises Arbitration Law for Foreign-Related Arbitration

China's revised Arbitration Law, effective March 1, 2026, modernizes domestic and foreign-related arbitration. Key changes include recognizing online arbitration, imposing arbitrator disclosure obligations, and aligning foreign-related arbitration with international norms, such as adopting the concept of the seat of arbitration and permitting offshore institutions to administer cases in designated regions.