Nicholson v Insolvency Practitioners Association - Insolvency Dispute

The High Court of Justice has issued a judgment in Nicholson v Insolvency Practitioners Association, concerning a dispute over insolvency practitioner bonds. The claimants, liquidators of three companies, allege that previous insolvency practitioners dishonestly claimed excessive fees through 'Time Dumping'. The court is asked to declare that the insolvency practitioner bonds, issued by Intact Insurance UK Limited, are held by the Insolvency Practitioners Association on trust for the companies' insolvency estates.

Fitrite Fencing Ltd v Ross - Breach of Fiduciary Duties

The High Court of Justice has handed down a judgment in the case of Fitrite Fencing and Decking Limited v Ross & Wright. The litigation concerns alleged breaches of fiduciary and other duties by the defendants, who were previously directors of the claimant company. An injunction was previously issued against the defendants in December 2023.

Kounis v Critchlow and Associates Ltd - Professional Negligence Appeal

The England and Wales High Court heard an appeal concerning a professional negligence claim against Critchlow and Associates Ltd. The appeal challenges a lower court's decision to dismiss an application to strike out the claim or grant summary judgment, with the core issue being the claimant's standing to sue after assigning causes of action.

High Court Senior Courts Costs Office Case Decision

The High Court Senior Courts Costs Office has ruled in favor of Montague solicitors, overturning a determining officer's decision on fee calculation. The court found that submissions regarding drug quantity at the sentencing hearing constituted a 'Newton' hearing, entitling the solicitors to a trial fee rather than a guilty plea fee under the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013.

North Carolina Child Abuse Prevention Month Event

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Positive Childhood Alliance NC are hosting a free community event on April 1, 2026, to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina, with the campaign theme 'Positive Childhoods Start With Us.'

Tax Preparer Sentenced for Felony Theft and False Returns

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the sentencing of Mauricio Castaneda, a Whitewater tax preparer, to 4.5 years in prison for felony theft and filing false tax returns. Castaneda filed 33 false returns, receiving $33,356 in fraudulent refunds, and was prevented from issuing an additional $298,300 in fraudulent refunds. He is prohibited from preparing tax returns for others.

Correction to Performance Appraisal Rule for Employees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a correction to a proposed rule concerning performance appraisals for federal employees. This correction addresses missing Federal Register citation information in the original proposed rule published on February 24, 2026.

CFTC Notice: Extension of Swap Dealer Registration Collection

The CFTC is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection requirements for swap dealer and major swap participant registration. This notice is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain OMB approval for existing information collection forms.

TANF and MOE Annual Report Submission for OMB Review

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension for the Annual TANF and MOE Report (OMB #0970-0248). While no substantive changes are made to the form itself, the instructions have been updated, and burden estimates adjusted. This action supports GAO recommendations for enhanced oversight of TANF funds.

IRS PTIN User Fee Update Hearing Notice

The IRS has announced a public hearing regarding a proposed rule to reduce the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) user fee from $11 to $10. This hearing is a step in the process of amending regulations concerning the fees for tax return preparers to obtain or renew their PTINs.