RBA Financial Stability Review - March 2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released its March 2026 Financial Stability Review. The review notes increased global financial system risks due to geopolitical conflict and cyber threats, but finds Australia's financial system remains resilient.

Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman - Petition for Rehearing En Banc Denied

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in the case of Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman. The denial means the prior ruling stands, with two judges dissenting from the denial, citing a circuit split on due process rights for prisoners facing disciplinary segregation.

Torres v. Brookman - Petition for Rehearing En Banc Denied

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in Torres v. Brookman (Docket No. 22-2830). The denial means the prior panel's decision stands, with a dissenting opinion highlighting a circuit split on prisoner due process rights.

United States v. Steven Bradford - Court Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Steven Bradford's supervised release and reimprison him for 36 months. The court found the district judge did not abuse discretion in imposing a sentence above the advisory Guidelines range.

Hawaii Court Opinion on Termination of Parental Rights

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating a mother's parental rights to her five children. The court found that the mother failed to prove the family court erred in its decision, upholding the termination based on the children's need for a safe and stable home.

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers of Heat Illness Prevention Requirements

Cal/OSHA is reminding employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from heat illness during forecasted heat waves across California. The notice reiterates existing requirements for water, shade, rest breaks, and written prevention plans under the Heat Illness Prevention Standards.

FCA Confirms New Rules for Incident and Third Party Reporting

The FCA has confirmed new rules for incident and third party reporting to enhance operational resilience in the financial services sector. These changes aim to provide clearer, more consistent reporting requirements for firms and will be implemented with a single reporting portal in conjunction with the PRA and Bank of England.

Cleansing Service Group Environmental Permit Issued

The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit (EPR/FP3823PB/A001) to Cleansing Service Group Limited for their CSG Avonmouth facility. This permit is issued under the Industrial Emissions Directive and applies to operations in England.

South West Water Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application by South West Water Limited for a site in Cornwall. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application, inviting public comment.

FINRA: 2026 GASB Accounting Support Fee Funding

FINRA has announced the 2026 GASB Accounting Support Fee, totaling $15,754,700, to fund the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Member firms reporting trades to the MSRB will be assessed quarterly based on their transaction volume.