Coalition Wins Court Order Stopping AmeriCorps Dismantling

A coalition of 25 attorneys general and two governors secured a court order to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted a preliminary injunction, restoring terminated programs and reinstating over 750 National Civilian Community Corps members.

Chair Powell Accepts Public Integrity Award

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell accepted the Paul A. Volcker Public Integrity Award at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference. In his remarks, Powell reflected on Paul Volcker's legacy of integrity and independence in public service, particularly during his tenure at the Federal Reserve.

ICC Investigates ComEd Data Center Tariff Changes

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is launching an investigation into ComEd's tariff changes related to data centers, which require large energy demands. The investigation aims to develop a consumer protection framework and address cost risks associated with these large demand project applicants.

CMS Rule Phases Out Fax, Mail for Electronic Transactions

CMS has issued a final rule to phase out fax and mail for healthcare claims attachments, replacing them with standardized electronic transactions and electronic signatures. This rule is projected to save the healthcare industry approximately $781 million annually by reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency.

CMS Finalizes Health Care Claims Attachments and Electronic Signatures Standards

CMS has finalized a rule adopting new HIPAA-adopted standards for health care claims attachments transactions and electronic signatures. This rule aims to enable secure electronic exchange of clinical documentation and is projected to save the healthcare industry approximately $781 million annually.

CBO Cost Estimate for S. 2033, Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a cost estimate for S. 2033, the Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The report details the estimated budgetary effects of the proposed legislation.

CBO Cost Estimate for H.R. 1118 Value Over Cost Act

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a cost estimate for H.R. 1118, the Value Over Cost Act, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The document provides an analysis of the potential budgetary impact of the proposed legislation.

CIPO Webinar Recording on Standard Essential Patents and ADR

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has made a recorded webinar on standard essential patents (SEPs) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available online. The webinar features experts from CIPO, the Standards Council of Canada, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

ARIPO Joins Global Patent Prosecution Highway

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced that the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has joined the Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH). This initiative allows for accelerated examination of patent applications filed in both CIPO and ARIPO, provided certain criteria are met.

IP Canada Report 2025 Details 2024 Patent, Trademark, Design Activity

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has released its IP Canada Report 2025, detailing intellectual property activity in 2024. The report covers patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, noting trends such as a decrease in patent and trademark applications but an increase in industrial design filings.