Crowdcube Limited v. Rubin - Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91294753 brought by Crowdcube Limited against Robert M. Rubin's CROWD CUBE NA trademark application. The opposition was dismissed without prejudice, meaning the applicant may proceed with registration while the opposer retains limited ability to refile. The TTAB decision marks the conclusion of this administrative trademark proceeding.

Amy Clements opposes FGFH trademark by Lindsey Aucoin

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board resumed Opposition No. TTAB91295893. Amy Clements (Plaintiff) opposes trademark application for 'FGFH' filed by Lindsey Aucoin (Defendant). The opposition was filed on December 23, 2024, and proceedings were resumed on April 3, 2026.

Attorney General Convenes Gresham Town Hall

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is convening a community town hall in Gresham on April 8, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Mount Hood Community College's College Theatre. The event, open to the public, will address concerns about federal overreach, immigration enforcement, and voting rights protections in East Multnomah County. AG Rayfield will be joined by State Senator Chris Gorsek, Representative Zach Hudson, and Representative Ricki Ruiz.

Medicaid Fraud Charges and Convictions - Multnomah County Cases

Oregon Attorney General announced charges against Roberto Munoz and Munoz Counseling LLC for 18 felony counts of Medicaid fraud, and secured convictions against Zoe Thiele-Seidenberg (children's mental health counselor) and Haley Sanchez (former CareOregon employee) for Medicaid fraud and theft. The cases involve alleged theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Oregon's Medicaid program.

No-Discharge Zones Under Clean Water Act Section 312 - ICR Renewal

The EPA announced a 60-day public comment period on its proposed renewal of an information collection request for No-Discharge Zones under Clean Water Act Section 312. The ICR (EPA ICR Number 1937.10, OMB Control Number 2040-0187) is currently approved through September 30, 2026. Comments are due June 5, 2026.

Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 5

EPA has issued preliminary regulatory determinations for the fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5) for drinking water. The document identifies contaminants that may require future regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Public water systems and state health agencies should review the proposed determinations and prepare comments.

SNAP Program - HFO-1234yf Acceptable for Heavy-Duty Vehicle AC Retrofit

The EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has issued a supplemental proposed rule to list HFO-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) as acceptable, subject to use conditions, for retrofitting heavy-duty pickup trucks and complete heavy-duty vans. This action supplements the November 10, 2025, SNAP proposal and clarifies the rule's intended scope for the motor vehicle air conditioning end-use.

Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List for Drinking Water Regulation

The EPA has published the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for public comment, identifying 75 chemicals, 4 chemical groups (disinfection byproducts, microplastics, PFAS, and pharmaceuticals), and 9 microbes that are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems and may require future regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Comments on the draft CCL 6 must be submitted by June 5, 2026. This is the sixth CCL published since the SDWA amendments of 1996.

Proposed Amendments to Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Regulations

HHS/ACF published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to remove duplicative or unnecessary sections from 45 CFR part 1351 governing the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. The amendments aim to streamline program regulations, reduce administrative burden on grantees, and make requirements more accessible. Public comment period closes May 6, 2026.

TANF Work Participation Rate Calculation Changes Under the Fiscal Responsibility Act

ACF proposes amendments to TANF regulations implementing statutory changes from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The rule resets the base year for the caseload reduction credit from FY 2005 to FY 2015 and excludes cases receiving less than $35 monthly in assistance from work participation rate calculations. States must submit comments by May 6, 2026.