NCUA Proposes Deregulation Changes to Records Preservation Program

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has proposed changes to its Records Preservation Program, aiming to clarify guidance and remove burdensome requirements. The proposals include removing appendices, defining key terms, and allowing electronic record formats, offering greater flexibility to credit unions.

NCUA Releases Q4 2025 Credit Union Performance Data

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its fourth quarter 2025 performance data for federally insured credit unions. The report indicates growth in total assets and loans outstanding, alongside an increase in net income for the year 2025.

NCUA Voluntary EGRPRA Review and Deregulation Project

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has initiated a voluntary review of its regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA). This review, which is not statutorily required, aims to reduce regulatory burden on credit unions and will inform future regulatory changes. The comment period is open for 90 days.

NCUA Share Insurance Fund Results - Q4 2025

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released the Share Insurance Fund results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund reported a net income of $113.8 million and held $24.1 billion in assets. The report also noted a decrease in credit unions with composite CAMELS codes 3, 4, and 5, with no federally insured credit union failures during the quarter.

Bustos v. State - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Robert James Bustos' probation and impose his underlying prison sentence. The appeal questioned whether Bustos' due process rights were violated due to lack of notice regarding specific probation violations.

Michael Brown v. State - Dismissed Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Michael Brown's direct appeal from the denial of his motion for an out-of-time motion for a new trial. The court found it lacked jurisdiction, citing recent legislative changes and prior case law regarding out-of-time appeals.

Wirth Forestry LLC v. Heard County Georgia - Opinion Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the discretionary appeal filed by Wirth Forestry, LLC and Viridi RE Development, LLC against Heard County, Georgia. The dismissal was due to the applicants' failure to comply with interlocutory appeal procedures, as the superior court's order was not considered final.

Michael Paul Alexander v. Dee Ann Alexander - Discretionary Application Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied a discretionary application in the case of Michael Paul Alexander v. Dee Ann Alexander. The docket number for this case is A26D0367. This denial means the court will not hear the appeal.

Abdirizak Abukar Mire v. Hana Sayid Hussein Sheikh - Divorce Action Appeal Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has dismissed the discretionary appeal in the divorce action of Abdirizak Abukar Mire v. Hana Sayid Hussein Sheikh. The court determined that the application for appeal was improvidently granted after further review of the briefs and record.

Newnan Gas & Food, LLC v. A & H Food, Inc. - Discretionary Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary application in the case of Newnan Gas & Food, LLC et al v. A & H Food, Inc. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal.

Lundy v. Kemp - Wrongful Death Action

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a wrongful death action concerning a jail inmate's suicide. The court found the trial court erred in allowing defendants to argue discretion regarding a jail policy and in allowing a related special interrogatory to the jury. The case involves claims of negligence against jail officers.

Team Health, LLC v. Cotiviti, Inc. - Case Transferred

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has transferred the case of Team Health, LLC v. Cotiviti, Inc. to the Supreme Court. The case involves a dispute over the enforcement of an arbitration subpoena, with the lower court having granted a motion to quash based on federal preemption arguments.

In the Interest of T. K., Children - Dependency Finding Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a juvenile court's order finding children to be dependent and awarding custody to the Department of Family and Children Services. The mother appealed, alleging insufficient evidence of dependency. The court found the evidence supported the dependency finding.

Delmon Smith v. Ciara Armstrong - Child Custody Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's order denying a petition to modify child custody. The appellant argued the trial court erred in finding him in contempt, crediting the guardian ad litem's opinion, failing to find a material change in circumstances, and awarding attorney fees.

K. B. v. Cobb County School District - Student Discipline Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a superior court order concerning the suspension of a student, K. B., by the Cobb County School District. The court will reconsider whether the local board exceeded its statutory authority by suspending the student for off-campus conduct.

Mattis v. Ax Auto, Inc - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied emergency motions for temporary remand and stay filed by appellant Jonathan M. Mattis in the case Mattis v. Ax Auto, Inc. The court issued its order on March 12, 2026.

The APPEAL, INC. v. Oliver - Civil Rights/Access to Execution Procedures

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's dismissal of a civil complaint filed by The Appeal, Inc. against Georgia Department of Corrections officials. The news organization sought greater media access to lethal injection procedures, but the court found TAI lacked standing to pursue the claims.

Heather Brown v. Barbara Schmitt - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reviewed a fee award in Heather Brown v. Barbara Schmitt. The court affirmed the denial of certain attorney fees but reversed the award of others, finding that the conduct did not meet the legal standard for sanctionable conduct under OCGA § 9-15-14(b).

FATF Lists Iran, DPRK, Burma as High-Risk; Kuwait, PNG Under Monitoring

FinCEN is informing U.S. financial institutions of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) updated lists of jurisdictions with strategic AML/CFT/CPF deficiencies. Kuwait and Papua New Guinea were added to the 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' list, while Iran, DPRK, and Burma remain on the 'High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call for Action' list.

Canaccord Genuity LLC - Enforcement Action

FinCEN announced an enforcement action against Canaccord Genuity LLC, citing violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. The action resulted in a consent order and a financial penalty. This action serves as a reminder of the importance of robust AML compliance programs for financial institutions.

FinCEN Fines Canaccord Genuity $80 Million for BSA Violations

FinCEN has assessed an $80 million civil money penalty against Canaccord Genuity LLC for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). This is the largest penalty ever imposed against a broker-dealer for BSA violations, stemming from failures in anti-money laundering programs and suspicious activity reporting.

Geographic Targeting Order for Southwest Border MSBs

FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) imposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) along the Southwest Border. This order aims to enhance efforts against illicit finance and money laundering activities.

FDIC FAQ on Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve have issued an FAQ addressing the capital treatment of tokenized securities for FDIC-insured financial institutions. The guidance clarifies how ownership rights represented by distributed ledger technology are treated under existing capital rules and confirms the technology-neutral nature of these regulations.

Call Report Instructions for Q4 2025

The FDIC issued updated instructions for the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for the fourth quarter of 2025. The notice highlights the implementation of multifactor authentication for the Central Data Repository and provides submission deadlines for the December 31, 2025, report date.

FDIC Final Rule on Signs, Advertising, and Misuse of Name/Logo

The FDIC issued a final rule amending regulations on official signs, advertising, and misuse of the FDIC's name or logo for insured depository institutions. The rule provides additional flexibility for digital signage and ATMs while clarifying consumer protections, with a compliance date of April 1, 2027.

FDIC Amends Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations

The FDIC is amending its Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations by replacing the Supervision Appeals Review Committee with a new Office of Supervisory Appeals. This office will serve as the final review level for supervisory determinations and will also expand appeal rights to certain enforcement action cases.

FDIC Extends Comment Period for GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rulemaking

The FDIC has extended the public comment period for its proposed rulemaking concerning the GENIUS Act application procedures for stablecoin issuance. The comment period is now extended to May 18, 2026, providing additional time for FDIC-supervised institutions to submit feedback.

CFTC Announces Marc H. Sielski as Executive Director

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced Marc H. Sielski has been named the agency's new executive director. Sielski will oversee administrative operations to support the CFTC's mission and ensure effective stewardship of public resources.

CFTC Senior Advisor Brigitte Weyls Departs

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the departure of Senior Advisor Brigitte Weyls after 17 years of service. Weyls played a role in significant litigation, policy, and rulemaking initiatives, including those related to digital assets and emerging markets.

CFTC and SEC Sign MOU for Lawful Innovation

The CFTC and SEC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination and collaboration on lawful innovation, market integrity, and investor protection. The MOU establishes a Joint Harmonization Initiative to clarify definitions, modernize frameworks, and streamline reporting for areas of common regulatory interest, including crypto assets.

CFTC Advisory on Prediction Markets and Event Contracts

The CFTC's Division of Market Oversight issued an advisory reminding designated contract markets (DCMs) of their regulatory obligations under the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission regulations concerning the listing of event contracts. The advisory encourages innovation while emphasizing proactive compliance, particularly for sports-related event contracts.

CFTC Seeks Comment on Prediction Market Regulations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comment on potential new regulations for prediction markets. The ANPRM seeks input on how existing rules apply to event contracts and what types of contracts may be prohibited.

Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued frequently asked questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities. The guidance confirms that eligible tokenized securities should receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts.

Federal Reserve Approves CBS Banc-Corp. Acquisition

The Federal Reserve Board has approved a notice from CBS Banc-Corp. to acquire TAG Bancshares Inc. and indirectly acquire Citizens Bank & Trust, Inc. This action pertains to a standard regulatory approval for a banking acquisition.

Federal Reserve Terminates Enforcement Actions Against Banks

The Federal Reserve Board announced the termination of several enforcement actions against Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Standard Chartered Bank. These actions were terminated on various dates in February 2026, following the completion of their respective terms.

Federal Reserve Approves Associated Banc-Corp Acquisition of American National Corporation

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by Associated Banc-Corp to acquire American National Corporation. This approval allows Associated Banc-Corp to indirectly acquire American National Bank.

Federal Reserve Board Approves FirstSun Capital Bancorp Merger with First Foundation Inc

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp to merge with First Foundation Inc. This approval allows for the indirect acquisition of First Foundation Bank. The decision was announced on March 11, 2026.

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list includes evaluation ratings assigned to institutions in December 2025.

Agencies Clarify Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities

The FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and OCC have jointly issued Frequently Asked Questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities. The guidance confirms that eligible tokenized securities generally receive the same capital treatment as their non-tokenized counterparts and that the capital rule is technology-neutral.

FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Q2 and Q3 2026

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination schedules for the second and third quarters of 2026. These schedules outline institutions slated for CRA examinations, which assess banks' records of meeting community credit needs.

FDIC Publishes January 2026 Bank Enforcement Actions

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has published a list of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in January 2026. The publication includes eight orders, comprising consent orders, orders terminating consent orders, orders to pay, and prohibition orders.

FDIC Approves Edward Jones Bank Deposit Insurance Application

The FDIC approved the deposit insurance application for Edward Jones Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial bank. The approval is subject to certain conditions, including maintaining a minimum tier 1 leverage ratio and capital/liquidity support from its parent companies. The approval order expires if the bank is not established within 12 months.

v. Schwartz et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, 3:26-cv-02092, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 11, 2026. The case involves a complaint filed by Marshall Abraham Wexler against 'v. Schwartz et al' and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

TCEQ Approves $1,195,080 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $1,195,080 against 72 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, hazardous waste, wastewater discharges, and water quality.

Trump administration sues California over illegal EV mandate

Trump administration sues California over illegal EV mandate

Aetna pays $117.7M for Medicare Advantage fraud allegations

Aetna pays $117.7M for Medicare Advantage fraud allegations

Chevron pays $1M penalty for Clean Air Act violations

Chevron pays $1M penalty for Clean Air Act violations

Criminal alien charged with sex crimes involving minors

Criminal alien charged with sex crimes involving minors

Former USPTO employee pays $122,480 for conflict-of-interest violations

Former USPTO employee pays $122,480 for conflict-of-interest violations

Justice Department aids global operation targeting waste and pollution crime

Justice Department aids global operation targeting waste and pollution crime