FPI Debt Investment Limits and Credit Default Swaps

The Reserve Bank of India has issued A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 setting FPI investment limits for FY 2026-27 (April 2026 to March 2027). The percentage limits for G-Secs (6%), SGSs (2%), and corporate bonds (15%) of outstanding stocks remain unchanged under the General Route. A key policy change requires all Voluntary Retention Route investments to now be subject to General Route limits. Total debt limits have been revised to ₹15,51,646 crore for the first half and ₹16,32,640 crore for the second half, with an additional ₹3,30,464 crore CDS limit.

CONNECT THE DOTS - Trademark Opposition

Tootsie Roll Industries, LLC filed a trademark opposition against DPGC Group LLC regarding the mark 'CONNECT THE DOTS' with the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. A motion to suspend proceedings with consent is pending while settlement negotiations continue. The opposition proceeding is TTAB91299872.

DR. SITI Trademark Opposition - Doctor Siti Inc. vs Xianglong Meng

USPTO TTAB Opposition No. TTAB91300879 involving the DR. SITI trademark between Plaintiff Doctor Siti Inc. and Defendant Xianglong Meng. Plaintiff filed a motion to suspend proceedings with consent pending settlement negotiations. The opposition, filed August 7, 2025, remains ongoing as parties pursue settlement.

NORTEL trademark cancellation denied

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board denied Cancellation No. 92090198, filed by 2371436 Ontario Inc. against Nortel Networks Limited regarding the NORTEL trademark. The Board issued a final decision denying the cancellation without prejudice on April 3, 2026. The petition was filed on November 23, 2025.

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Raymond NH

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office released findings from the autopsy of Matthew J. Masse, age 38, determining his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chin/head with manner of death ruled suicide. The investigation into the officer-involved use of deadly force remains ongoing, with the identity of officers involved pending completion of formal interviews in the coming weeks.

Free Scam Prevention Training for Older Adults

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced free scam prevention training sessions for older adults during Financial Literacy Month in April 2026. Three community presentations will be held in Rochester and Manchester, covering impostor scams, payment methods used by fraudsters, identity fraud, and reporting procedures. Sessions are open to older adults, caregivers, family members, and community members with no enrollment required.

Idaho Power 2032 All-Source RFP Approval

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued a Notice of Parties establishing the procedural participants in Case No. IPC-E-26-03, involving Idaho Power Company's application for approval of its 2032 All-Source Request for Proposals. The notice identifies Idaho Power, Commission Staff, IIPA, NIPPC, Boise City, and Micron as parties, and specifies service requirements per IDAPA 31.01.01 rules.

Informal Conference Scheduled for Water District Rate Investigation

The Kentucky Public Service Commission scheduled an informal conference for April 10, 2026, as part of an electronic investigation into the City of Albany regarding alleged assessment of an unapproved rate for Cumberland County Water District. The remote conference will address case resolution, disputed factual issues, and future procedural steps.

Duke Kentucky and Owen Electric Territory Realignment

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Kentucky's application to realign certified service territories with Owen County Electric Cooperative. The change involves two parcels: Duke Kentucky acquiring approximately 4 acres at 2835 Senour Road, Independence, and Owen Electric acquiring approximately 23 acres at 2557 Kentucky Highway 491, Demossville. No public comments or intervention requests were filed.

Melonie Smith v. Louisville Gas and Electric - Estimated Utility Bill Dispute

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order finding that consumer Melonie Smith established a prima facie case against Louisville Gas and Electric Company for failing to perform actual meter reads for four consecutive months between December 2024 and March 2025. The Commission ordered LG&E to provide a detailed accounting of estimated versus actual usage during that period but lacked authority to order the requested $629.66 bill write-off.