Treasury assumes federal student loan default collections under interagency agreement

The U.S. Department of Treasury and Department of Education announced an interagency agreement under the Economy Act transferring operational responsibility for federal student loan default collections to Treasury. Treasury will assume administration of ED's Default Resolution Group and Default Management and Collections System, leveraging private default resolution agencies to help borrowers return to good standing. The federal student loan portfolio totals nearly $1.7 trillion, with fewer than half of borrowers in current repayment and almost a quarter in default.

Prediction Markets vs State Gambling Regulators - CFTC Jurisdiction Dispute

The CFTC filed an amicus brief in North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. v. Nevada (9th Cir. No. 25-7187) siding with prediction market platforms, arguing that sports event contracts qualify as "swaps" under the Commodity Exchange Act and that CEA preempts state gambling laws. The agency contends it has exclusive jurisdiction over these contracts when traded on CFTC-registered designated contract markets.

CFPB mortgage advertising comment deadline April 20

CFPB mortgage advertising comment deadline April 20

PARTOO Trademark Application Published

The USPTO published trademark application TM79442587 for PARTOO on March 29, 2026. The application covers goods and services in Class 35 (advertising and business) including software design, SaaS, cloud computing, market studies, sales promotion, and database management. Third parties have a 30-day window to file an opposition.

Cube Gogo trademark published for opposition

The USPTO published trademark application TM79442463 for CUBE GOGO across nine Nice Classes including clothing, food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical apparatus, cosmetics, and advertising services. Third parties have a 30-day window from the publication date to file an opposition if they believe registration would cause confusion with existing marks.

TESTA Trademark Application - Class 35 Business Services

USPTO published trademark application TM79442209 for TESTA in Class 35 (business services including competitive intelligence, market research, business consulting, and data management). The application was filed November 24, 2025, and the publication opens a 30-day opposition period. Competitors and rights holders in these service categories should review for potential conflicts.

ONEPLUS AI Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO published trademark application TM79442071 for ONEPLUS AI for opposition. The application covers goods including electronic chips, smartphones, AI chatbot software, and services including advertising, AI research, and software development. Third parties have an opportunity to file opposition within 30 days of the publication date.

DOLCE SORRENTO bakery trademark published for opposition

USPTO published trademark application TM79441866 for DOLCE SORRENTO covering bakery goods, pastries, frozen desserts, and advertising/retail services. The mark is now in the opposition period, allowing third parties to challenge registration before the USPTO.

Trademark Application TM79441742 Published for Opposition

USPTO published trademark application TM79441742 for opposition on March 29, 2026. The application covers 54 service categories spanning entertainment, education, business services, retail operations, and professional consulting. Third parties have a 30-day window to file oppositions based on likelihood of confusion or other grounds.

LITTLE BLOOM & BUD Trademark Application Published for Opposition

The USPTO published trademark application TM79441732 for "LITTLE BLOOM & BUD" covering cosmetics, toiletries, medicated skincare products, and related retail/wholesale services. The application was filed on November 24, 2025, and published March 29, 2026, initiating a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the registration.