Prediction Markets and Your Compliance Program – Conflicts of Interest and Reputational Risks

Ropes & Gray LLP published guidance on April 2, 2026 alerting companies to conflicts of interest and reputational risks from employee participation in prediction markets. The alert advises that companies where employees have access to nonpublic information, client intelligence, licensed data, or proprietary analytical expertise should assess whether their compliance frameworks adequately address these risks. The guidance recommends updating codes of conduct and pre-clearance systems to specifically address prediction market activity.

UK Pensions Regulatory Updates: TPR Virgin Media Remedy Guidance, Master Trust Reserving, Beckmann Rights

The Pensions Regulator published guidance addressing historic invalid scheme amendments following the Virgin Media decision, providing practical steps for remediation under prospective Pension Schemes Bill provisions. TPR also updated master trust reserving guidance with revised thresholds and a scheme-specific approach, and a new court judgment clarified Beckmann rights limitation periods as a single six-year breach at point of redundancy rather than ongoing with each payment.

Acting CFPB Director Vought requests $75.8M funding for Q3 FY2026

Acting CFPB Director Vought requests $75.8M funding for Q3 FY2026

Integrates TennCare Bureau into Statewide Planning and Policy Council

Tennessee Governor signed SB2167 into law on April 1, 2026. The bill integrates the Bureau of TennCare into the statewide planning and policy council by adding the director of long-term care services and a managed care organization representative to its membership. The council's advisory and reporting duties are expanded to include TennCare's director, services, and waiver implementation alongside existing department programs.

Tennessee School Food Dye Ban

Tennessee enacted SB2423 prohibiting Local Education Agencies and public charter schools from selling or providing foods containing seven specified artificial dyes (Allura Red AC, Erythrosine B, Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow FCF, Erioglaucine disodium salt, Indigo carmine, Fast Green FCF) through school nutrition programs. The law, signed by Governor on March 25, 2026 and effective April 2, 2026, amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Resolution Supporting Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

The Tennessee General Assembly adopted Senate Joint Resolution 0650 on March 30, 2026, expressing formal support for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and restoring education authority to state governments. The resolution passed the Senate 27-6 after committee review and was signed by Governor Bill Lee. This non-binding resolution communicates Tennessee's policy position to federal policymakers.

Bennington Charter Amendments - Town Manager Authority

The Vermont General Assembly passed H0694, approving amendments to the Town of Bennington charter concerning Town Manager provisions. The bill passed the House on February 25, 2026, and the Senate on April 2, 2026, completing the legislative process. These are local municipal governance amendments requiring state legislative approval per Vermont charter amendment procedures.

Access to Autopsy Reports

Vermont Senate passed S0210, granting public access to autopsy reports. The bill passed the Senate on February 25, 2026, and received final House passage on April 2, 2026. Sponsored by Sens. Hardy, Gulick, and Lyons, the legislation amends Vermont law to allow next of kin and authorized persons to obtain autopsy reports upon request.

Vanguard Personal Advisor Trademark Registration

The USPTO registered trademark TM86625258 for 'Vanguard Personal Advisor' covering financial services including mutual fund investments, investment brokerage, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The trademark was filed on May 11, 2015, and received registration on April 1, 2026.

MINDSET CAPITAL Trademark Registration - Investment Services

The USPTO registered MINDSET CAPITAL as a trademark under registration number TM86618040 on April 1, 2026. The mark covers Class 036 financial services including capital investment consulting, financial advisory services, financial portfolio management, and investment consultation. The registration was originally filed on May 3, 2015.