IDEA Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Comment Request

The Education Department is requesting public comments on its information collection activities related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. The comment period is open until May 22, 2026.

Education Department Seeks Extension for Student Aid Verification Data Collection

The Education Department has published a notice requesting public comment on its intention to extend an existing information collection activity related to student aid verification data. The comment period is open for 62 days, closing on May 22, 2026.

Civil Rights Commission Notice on Declining Black Male Enrollment

The Civil Rights Commission has issued a notice regarding declining Black male enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other colleges. This notice outlines the agency's focus on addressing this trend and includes details for an upcoming meeting.

Commerce Preliminary Affirmative Determination on Pulp from Brazil

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil. Preliminary subsidy rates were set at 3.67% for Bracell Bahia Specialty Cellulose S.A. and all other producers. The final determination is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

AI Board Meeting Discusses AI Strategy and AI Act Implementation

The European Commission's AI Board met to discuss the implementation of the AI Continent Action Plan and the AI Act. Key discussions included progress on the AI Continent Action Plan, the second draft of the Code of Practice on AI-generated content, and updates on the AI Act negotiations.

United States v. Rosario-Orangel - RICO and Controlled Substance Conspiracy Convictions

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the federal convictions of Eduardo Rosario-Orangel, Avelino Millán-Machuca, and Luis H. Quiñones-Santiago for conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The court rejected challenges based on the admission of certain statements and a cumulative error claim.

ZipBy USA LLC v Parzych - Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Trade Secret Claims

The First Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against Gregory Parzych for breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark infringement. The court upheld the jury's verdict on most counts but set aside the trade secret claims, affirming a permanent injunction and partial award of attorneys' fees to ZipBy USA LLC.

Hellman v. Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education - Special Education Services

The First Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts regulations that distinguish between public and private school students regarding the provision of special education services. The court found that the distinction, which limits private school students to receiving services at public or neutral locations, does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment.

Kansas AG Demands Apple Implement CSAM Safeguards

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has demanded that Apple Inc. implement safeguards on iCloud to prevent the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The AG has given Apple until April 17, 2026, to respond with a plan to ensure user safety and prevent CSAM distribution.

Kansas AG Sues Real Estate Firm for Predatory Consumer Fraud

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against House Max, its CEO Jason Jones, and purchasing manager Herbert Brown, Jr. The suit alleges widespread predatory practices targeting vulnerable Kansas homeowners, including operating without a license, deceptive pricing, hidden fees, and illegal liens.