ULTRAVIEW trademark published for opposition

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published the trademark application for ULTRAVIEW for opposition. The application covers IT consulting services, software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), advertising, and media-related services. The publication date is March 26, 2026, with a filing date of February 10, 2025.

Pyronix Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'Pyronix' for opposition. The application covers a wide range of technical advisory, consultancy, and data reporting services related to energy efficiency and security systems, as well as various electronic monitoring and detection apparatus.

Cherry Tree Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'Cherry Tree' (TM79414440) for opposition. The application covers downloadable and online software for artificial intelligence, natural language processing, chatbots, and recommendation generation, as well as social networking and entertainment information services.

Consumer Alert: Warning Against Fake Traffic Violation Scam Notices

The Kansas Attorney General issued a consumer alert warning Kansans about a scam involving fraudulent 'Notice of Hearing' texts and emails for alleged traffic violations. The notices mimic official court documents and direct recipients to pay fictitious fines via QR codes or links, which could lead to malware or financial loss.

Chennai Bench Supplementary Cause List

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Chennai Bench has issued a supplementary cause list for March 27, 2026. This notice outlines the cases scheduled for hearing, including specific case numbers and parties involved, and provides instructions regarding prior consent for mentions.

Vermont Tax Credits and Filing Deadline Reminder

The Vermont Department of Taxes is reminding Vermonters that the tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. The notice highlights recent legislative changes (Act 71 of 2025) that expanded eligibility for several tax credits, including the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, encouraging an estimated 40,000 non-filers to file to claim potential refunds.

Rendering facility fined $3 million for air violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined Central Bi-Products $3 million for air quality violations related to hydrogen sulfide emissions and improper wastewater treatment. The facility has also agreed to spend over $4.4 million on improvements to prevent future pollution. A portion of the fine will benefit the local community.

ASIC Remakes Financial Reporting Relief Instruments

ASIC has remade three legislative instruments providing financial reporting relief, extending their validity until April 2031. These instruments cover rounding in financial reports, electronic lodgment, and relief for continuously quoted securities. ASIC also withdrew redundant guidance and repealed an outdated instrument.

ASIC Seeks Feedback on Derivative Reporting Rules Updates

ASIC is seeking feedback on proposed updates to its Derivative Transaction Rules (Reporting) 2024. The changes aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, align with international standards, and improve data quality. Feedback is requested by 5pm AEST on 8 May 2026.

OPM Corrects Proposed Rule on Employee Performance Appraisals

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a correction to a proposed rule concerning employee performance appraisals. This correction addresses missing Federal Register citation information within the original proposed rule, ensuring completeness for readers. The correction is effective immediately upon publication.