Microsoft Word Table of Authorities Feature for Legal Briefs

The American Bar Association published a tutorial on using Microsoft Word's Table of Authorities (TOA) feature to automate citation management in legal briefs. The guide walks through marking citations, categorizing sources (cases, statutes, treatises), and inserting and updating the TOA. No compliance obligations or deadlines apply.

Senior Associate Mentorship Programs in Large Law Firms

The American Bar Association published guidance on leveraging senior associates as mentors for junior lawyers in large law firms. The article emphasizes the unique position of senior associates to provide empathetic, practical mentorship that bridges formal training and day-to-day practice realities. Key benefits outlined include reduced learning curves, increased junior associate confidence, and improved work product quality.

Vertical Integration in Healthcare Provider Markets

The ABA Antitrust Law Section released a podcast episode featuring Dr. Zack Cooper of Yale University discussing vertical integration in healthcare provider markets. The episode examines the competitive implications of hospitals and insurers acquiring physician practices, home health providers, and nursing facilities. This is an informational educational resource for legal and compliance professionals.

Capital Market Exposure Amendment Directions Deferred to July 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has deferred the implementation of Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposures by three months from April 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026. The deferral follows stakeholder representations citing operational and interpretational issues. The RBI has also issued clarifications on acquisition finance, loan caps against securities, and credit facilities to capital market intermediaries.

RBI releases NGNF public limited companies financial data

RBI releases NGNF public limited companies financial data

Mecca Companies Pay Infringement Notices for Late Financial Reports

Three Mecca group companies paid $594,000 in ASIC infringement notices for failing to lodge FY24 audited financial reports on time. Mecca Brands Pty Ltd, Mecca Brands NZ Pty Ltd, and RTCH Pty Ltd each paid $198,000. ASIC's enforcement action highlights that large proprietary companies must meet their financial reporting obligations, with non-lodgement identified as a 2026 enforcement priority.

Foreign Trade Regulations Streamlining

The Bureau of the Census issued a final rule amending 15 CFR part 30 to streamline foreign trade regulations by consolidating and removing redundant cross-references and restatements of other authorities. The rule consolidates the general language of §30.19 into §30.15 and removes §§30.16, 30.17, and 30.18, which merely cross-referenced other export control and licensing requirements. The rule takes effect March 30, 2026.

NCUA Launches Streamlined Charter System Phase 1

The NCUA announced the launch of Phase 1 of a streamlined online charter application system, focusing on preliminary approval of a proposed credit union's field of membership. The system is part of a multi-phase effort to modernize credit union chartering, with a fully automated system expected in 2027. The December 2024 NCUA Board approved $2 million for system development.

Weekly Filings Summary - Proposed Decisions and New Applications

CPUC published its weekly filings summary for March 23-27, 2026, listing proposed decisions open for public comment and new complaints/applications. Key items include a proposed 10 percent rate increase for Crimson California Pipeline L.P. Southern California pipeline system (A25-06-026), a proposed decision on California climate credit improvements (R25-07-013), and applications for telecommunications numbering relief (A26-03-026), airport shuttle service (A26-03-027), regional energy network plans (A26-03-028), and Advanced Metering Infrastructure 2.0 deployment by Southern California Edison (A26-03-030).

Weekly Utility Filings - Proposed Decisions Open for Comment

The California Public Utilities Commission published its weekly listing of new utility filings for March 9-13, 2026. The listing includes three Proposed Decisions open for public comment (proceeding A2407003 involving rate increases through 2028, and C2508023 granting partial relief) and seven new applications including Southern California Edison cost recovery, Chevron rehearing request, and multiple telecommunications provider certificates of public convenience and necessity.