United States v. Tayseer Yousef - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Tayseer Yousef for interstate transportation of stolen goods and conspiracy. Yousef was sentenced to 109 months imprisonment for his role in a scheme to resell stolen cell phones obtained from armed robberies.

SEC Reinstatement Order for Accountant Daniel Urness, CPA

The SEC issued an order reinstating Daniel Urness, CPA, to practice before the Commission as an accountant. This follows a prior suspension order due to violations related to his role as CFO of Cavco Industries, Inc.

SEC bars Stuart Frost from investment adviser association

The SEC has instituted administrative proceedings against Stuart Frost, barring him from associating with investment advisers. This action follows a civil judgment finding Frost violated the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by defrauding investors of over $14 million through undisclosed fees.

SEC Publishes Data on Offerings, Advisors, Agents, Swap Dealers

The SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis has published a report on security-based swap dealers and updated data visualizations for various market activities in 2025. The updates include statistics on IPOs, registered offerings, municipal advisors, and swap dealers, aiming to increase transparency for investors and issuers.

SEC Clarifies Securities Laws for Crypto Assets

The SEC, joined by the CFTC, issued an interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets. The guidance provides a token taxonomy and addresses how crypto assets may become subject to or cease to be subject to investment contracts, impacting various crypto transactions.

Proposed Extension for Compensation Claim Reports Comment Period

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on proposed collections of information related to compensation claim reports. The comment period is extended, with all comments due by April 6, 2026.

Longshore Act Financial Obligations - Proposed Information Collection

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection related to securing financial obligations under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The comment period closes on May 5, 2026.

Proposed Eye Impairment Letter CA-1305

The Workers' Compensation Programs Office (WCPO) has issued a proposed eye impairment letter (CA-1305) for public comment. This proposal aims to update the guidelines for evaluating eye impairments in workers' compensation claims.

FCC Proposes Modernizing Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services

The FCC has proposed new rules to modernize telecommunications relay services (TRS), including the use of automatic speech recognition and advanced text-to-speech technologies. The proposal seeks comment on various aspects of IP Relay and Video Relay Service (VRS) to better serve persons with disabilities.

FCC Notice for OMB Review of Information Collection Activities

The FCC has issued a notice and request for comments regarding an information collection activity related to the Connect America Fund-Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) Voluntary Location Adjustment Process. The agency is seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential reductions for small businesses.