Privacy Act System of Records Notice for ServiceNow Platform

HUD's Office of Chief Information Officer and Infrastructure and Operations published a Privacy Act System of Records Notice (SORN) for the ServiceNow SaaS platform. The system supports helpdesk operations, IT management, asset tracking, facilities management, HR activities, and financial planning functions. Public comments on this proposed system of records are due by May 6, 2026.

HUD withdraws Fair Housing guidance documents

HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has withdrawn all existing guidance documents that fail three criteria: (1) statutorily prescribed, (2) interpretation consistent with statute/regulation, and/or (3) decreasing compliance burdens. The withdrawal, effective September 17, 2025, is part of a comprehensive review under Executive Orders 14192 and 14219 to reduce unnecessary compliance burdens. Regulated parties should note that guidance is non-binding and does not create substantive rights.

Privacy Act Notice - Customer Relationship Management Systems

HUD's Office of Field Policy and Management published a notice to modify the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems Privacy Act System of Records Notice (SORN), consolidating One Stop Customer Service, HUD Central, and Microsoft Dynamics under one notice. The modifications include clarifying changes to System Manager, Categories of Records, and Policies and Practices for Retention and Disposal. Comments are due by May 6, 2026.

Air Monitoring for Asbestos Floor Tile Removal

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought notice (36C24626Q0499) seeking qualified environmental consulting firms to provide air monitoring services during asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic removal at Durham VAMC. The notice prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses per Public Law 109-461. Responses are due April 9, 2026.

Water Treatment Consultation Services Contract Opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contract Office 02 issued a presolicitation notice for water treatment consultation services at the New Jersey VA Healthcare System (East Orange and Lyons Campuses). The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The anticipated solicitation release date is April 13, 2026, with responses due April 22, 2026.

Mussel Relocation Services Tennessee River Mile 155

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District issued a Special Notice announcing intent to award a sole-source contract for relocating endangered mussels from Tennessee River Mile 155 to a designated area behind Beech Creek Island. The contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services). Responses identifying interest must be submitted by April 10, 2026.

Waldman v. PLO appeal decision, March 30th

Waldman v. PLO appeal decision, March 30th

Schneiderman v. American Chemical Society - Diversity Jurisdiction

The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of plaintiff Arnold Schneiderman's disability discrimination suit against the American Chemical Society, holding that 28 U.S.C. § 1332(c)(1) does not establish diversity jurisdiction for federally chartered corporations. The court ruled that the statute's principal-place-of-business provision applies only to state-incorporated corporations, not federally chartered entities.

Vidal v. Venettozzi - Prisoner Due Process

The Second Circuit vacated the Southern District of New York's grant of summary judgment for DOCCS officials in a prisoner's due process challenge. The court held that Joseph Vidal's 270-day disciplinary segregation in the Special Housing Unit (serving 180 days) constitutes an atypical and significant hardship based on duration alone, triggering Fourteenth Amendment procedural due process protections. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

In re: Kwok Ho Wan Kwok - Chapter 11 Alter Ego Determination

The Second Circuit affirmed that the Chapter 11 Trustee had standing to assert alter-ego claims on behalf of the bankruptcy estate's creditors and that HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited was the debtor Ho Wan Kwok's alter ego. The court held that HK's assets therefore belong to the bankruptcy estate. The decision resolves a dispute involving a mega-yacht and international fund investments.