Sean Kirkup v. His Majesty's Advocate - Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

The Scottish High Court of Justiciary heard an appeal against conviction and sentence by Sean Kirkup. The court considered grounds related to the admissibility of evidence concerning BDSM practices and a 'safe word' in relation to sexual assault charges, as well as an appeal against the extended sentence of 6 years imposed.

FMA Cancels Saanvi 2022 Limited's Financial Advice Provider Licence

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has cancelled the Financial Advice Provider licence of Saanvi 2022 Limited for failing to meet its licence obligations. The FMA found serious failures in trust, governance, and professional standards, including the submission of altered documents and undisclosed referral arrangements.

Hawaii Tax Review Commission Meeting Agenda

The Hawaii Department of Taxation has issued the agenda for the Tax Review Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026. The meeting will cover topics such as reviewing past minutes, discussing potential consultant studies, and procedural matters for hiring consultants.

ASIC Instrument for Employee Entitlement Schemes Requires AFS Licence by Sep 2026

ASIC has issued a new legislative instrument, ASIC Corporations (Employee Entitlement Schemes) Instrument 2026/199, which replaces existing relief for employee entitlement schemes. Scheme operators must apply for an Australian financial services (AFS) licence by September 1, 2026, and will receive conditional relief from certain provisions of the Corporations Act until their licence is granted.

Chemos LLC Bulk Manufacturer DEA Application

The DEA has published a notice regarding an application from Chemtos, LLC to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of various Schedule I controlled substances. Registered manufacturers and applicants can submit comments or requests for a hearing by May 29, 2026.

Pharmaron Manufacturing Services DEA Importer Controlled Substances Application

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a notice regarding an application from Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (US) LLC to be registered as an importer of Poppy Straw Concentrate (Schedule II). Interested parties may submit comments or requests for a hearing by April 29, 2026.

TTAB Cancellation Proceeding: 2 CHICKS & FLOWERS Motion to Dismiss

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has received a motion to dismiss in the cancellation proceeding TTAB92090641, involving Chicks and Flowers Inc. and Two Chicks and Flowers LLC. The filing date for this motion was January 15, 2026.

Black & Decker opposes DECOLT trademark

The Black & Decker Corporation has filed an opposition against Hangzhou Xiquan Technology Co., Ltd. for the trademark DECOLT. This action was initiated on March 29, 2026, through the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.

TTAB Opposition ARION+ by Orion ICS - Notice of Default

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a Notice of Default in the opposition proceeding TTAB91304554-20260329. The opposition was filed by Orion ICS, LLC against the ARION+ mark. The filing date for this notice was January 17, 2026.

Water Pik TTAB Appeal Terminated

The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has terminated Ex Parte Appeal #98688748, involving Water Pik, Inc. The appeal was filed on March 13, 2026, and terminated on March 29, 2026.