Fraudulent Website Warning - Nuveramix

The CSSF issued a warning that Nuveramix (www.nuveramix.com, contact@nuveramix.com) is conducting fraudulent activities and is not supervised by the Luxembourg financial regulator. The entity has not been granted any authorization to provide investment services or other financial services in or from Luxembourg. Investors and consumers are advised to verify the authorization status of financial service providers before engaging with them.

AUTOFLIGHT Trade Mark Opposition Decision

UK Intellectual Property Office issued decision O/0291/26 dismissing or upholding an opposition against the AUTOFLIGHT (Figurative) trade mark application across multiple Nice Classes (07, 09, 12, 39, 40, 42). The decision was issued by Hearing Officer Ms L Nicholas on 31 March 2026.

Kersaall Figurative Mark Trademark Opposition

UKIPO issued Decision O/0290/26 on 31 March 2026 regarding the Kersaall figurative trademark opposition (Class 03). Hearing Officer Ms S Wallace considered grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) concerning likelihood of confusion, distinctive components, and imperfect recollection.

TEA TONIC trade mark opposition

The UK Intellectual Property Office issued decision O/0289/26 on 31 March 2026 regarding the opposition to registration of the TEA TONIC (Figurative) trade mark in Classes 21 and 30. Hearing Officer Mrs L Stephens considered grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) relating to earlier trade marks, distinctive components, composite marks, and descriptive elements, as well as revocation and proof of use issues.

GOLD FARM Trade Mark Opposition Decision

The UK Intellectual Property Office issued decision O/0288/26 in a trade mark opposition case concerning the mark GOLD FARM (Figurative) in Class 31. The Hearing Officer N Barratt issued a ruling on grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) relating to earlier trade marks and identical marks.

Kentucky Power Transmission Infrastructure CPCN

The Kentucky Public Service Commission granted Kentucky Power Company a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing replacement of Thelma Transformer #1 with a new 138/69/46kV transformer and rebuilding approximately 13 miles of the Prestonsburg-Thelma 46kV transmission circuit. The project in Floyd and Johnson counties also includes retiring certain switch and line facilities, with an April 3, 2026 decision date.

Duke Energy Kentucky Environmental Surcharge Six-Month Review

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order initiating a six-month review of Duke Energy Kentucky's environmental surcharge mechanism per KRS 278.183(3). The review covers the billing period ending November 30, 2025, and assigns Case No. 2026-00041. Duke Kentucky is required to file prepared direct testimony and respond to information requests per the procedural schedule in Appendix A.

ACHC Critical Access Hospital accreditation approved by CMS

CMS announces continued approval of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for critical access hospitals (CAHs) participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs. The approval extends for six years from December 27, 2025, through December 27, 2031, maintaining the deemed status pathway for CAHs.

ACHC Hospice Accreditation Program Reapproved by CMS

CMS has approved the reapplication of Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for hospice programs under Section 1865(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act. The approval term runs from November 27, 2025 through November 27, 2031. This allows ACHC-accredited hospices to receive deemed status for Medicare and Medicaid participation in lieu of state survey agency reviews.

First Responders Passport Act Fee Exemption Implementation

The Department of State issued a final rule implementing the First Responders Passport Act to exempt certain first responders from passport fees. The rule, effective April 3, 2026, modifies 22 CFR 22 to provide fee exemptions for eligible first responders including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who need passports for official international assignments.