WTO Members Showcase Investment Facilitation Agreement Progress

WTO members participating in the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement showcased implementation progress and urged its incorporation into the WTO legal framework at a high-level event. The Agreement, concluded in 2024, aims to enhance transparency and efficiency of investment procedures, particularly for developing economies.

Proposed Merger Comment Period

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is providing a comment period for a proposed merger. The deadline for submitting public comments is May 14, 2026. This notice allows interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed merger.

DoD RFI: State Priorities for Service Members Families

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public input on issues impacting Service members and their families that State governments can address. The DoD will use these submissions to set its annual State policy priorities, focusing on barriers arising from military life. Submissions are due by April 23, 2026.

DoD Information Collection Notice - GlobalNET System

The Department of Defense has issued a 30-day notice regarding the GlobalNET collection (OMB Control Number 0704-0558). This is an extension request for an information collection used to manage students and provide a collaborative networking environment. The notice seeks public comments by April 27, 2026.

DOD Notice on Information Collection Activities for OMB Review

The Department of Defense has submitted a 30-day information collection notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This notice pertains to the DD Form 2813, Department of Defense Active Duty/Reserve Forces Dental Examination, with an estimated 150,000 respondents and an annual burden of 37,500 hours.

DOD Proposes Information Collection for JCOC Program

The Department of Defense has issued a 60-day notice proposing a new information collection for the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) Program. The proposed collection, associated with JCOC Nomination and Registration Forms, aims to verify eligibility and select participants. Public comments are requested by May 26, 2026.

DoD Information Collection Notice for SMART Scholarship Program

The Department of Defense has submitted a revision to the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship Program (SMART) information collection to OMB for clearance. The notice seeks public comments on the proposed collection, which supports recruiting and retaining STEM talent for national security functions.

FDA Approves Kresladi, First Gene Therapy for Severe LAD-I

The FDA has approved Kresladi (marnetegragene autotemcel), the first gene therapy for severe Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I (LAD-I) in pediatric patients. This accelerated approval offers a new treatment option for a rare inherited immune deficiency, targeting the underlying genetic cause of the disease.

Bobby Hampton v. Governor Jeff Landry - Writ Denied

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ in Bobby Hampton v. Governor Jeff Landry, docket 2025 CW 1267. Two judges dissented, stating they would have granted the writ and reversed a portion of the lower court's judgment regarding an exception of no cause of action.

James H. Cureton v. James B. "Blake" Cureton - Rehearing Denied

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, denied the application for rehearing filed by James B. "Blake" Cureton in the case of James H. Cureton v. James B. "Blake" Cureton. The judgment was rendered and mailed to parties on March 25, 2026.