Oahu PUC Office Closed Tuesday Due to Power Outage

The Oahu Public Utilities Commission announced that its office will be closed for in-person services on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, due to a power outage affecting the building. Filings and payments originally due on April 21 will be considered timely filed if submitted on the next business day the PUC re-opens. Affected parties may continue to conduct regulatory business online through the Hawaii PUC eServices portal during the closure period.

Proposed Credit Union Merger, Jesup to Cedar Rapids

The National Credit Union Administration has posted for public comment a proposed merger between a credit union in Jesup and a credit union in Cedar Rapids. The document is available for download as a PDF from the regulations.gov docket NCUA-2026-0958-0001. No substantive details about the merger's terms, affected members, or regulatory conditions are provided in the posting itself.

Credit Union Member Notice, Apr 21

NCUA posted a Credit Union Member Notice to Regulations.gov under docket NCUA-2026-0960-0002. The document record is available for download; the substantive content of the notice is contained in the attached PDF file.

Waterbury Credit Union Member Notice, April 2026

NCUA published a member notice from Waterbury Credit Union on April 21, 2026. The document, filed under docket NCUA-2026-0959-0002, is accessible via regulations.gov. The specific content of the member notice is not visible in the available source metadata.

Solutions First FCU Proposed Merger into Guardian CU

NCUA has filed for public review the proposed merger of Solutions First FCU into Guardian CU. The filing is subject to NCUA approval under the Federal Credit Union Act. No final action has been taken; the proposal is open for regulatory review and comment.

Waterbury Postal Employees FCU Merger into America's First Network

NCUA provides notice of a merger in which Waterbury Postal Employees Federal Credit Union will merge into America's First Network. The filing documents the regulatory submission for the proposed consolidation of the two credit unions. No new compliance obligations or industry-wide regulatory changes are imposed by this filing.

St. Athanasius Credit Union Member Notice

NCUA filed a member notice from St. Athanasius Credit Union on Regs.gov under docket NCUA-2026-0958. The notice is available as a PDF attachment; the filed document itself contains no extractable regulatory text. No regulatory action, obligation, or compliance deadline can be confirmed from the available source content.

USCIS Requests Comments on Application for Civil Surgeon Designation Extension

DHS/USCIS has published a 60-day notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act inviting public comments on extending OMB Control Number 1615-0114 for Form I-910, the Application for Civil Surgeon Designation. The collection applies to physicians seeking civil surgeon designation for immigration medical examinations. USCIS estimates 470 annual respondents with a total hour burden of 940 hours and a cost burden of $24,205. Comments are accepted through June 22, 2026.

USCIS Extends I-910 Supporting Document Period 60 Days

USCIS has extended the period for providing supporting documents for Form I-910 to 60 days. Form I-910 is used to apply for a travel document or temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status.

USCIS Extends Notice Period 60 Days

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended a notice period by 60 days. The document, filed on regulations.gov under docket USCIS-2013-0002-0042, references a PDF attachment containing the full extension details. The specific notice period affected and the regulatory context are contained within the PDF, which is not included in this record.

USCIS G-1055 Supporting Material, Apr 20

USCIS posted supporting material for Form G-1055 (Immigration Fees) to its Regulations.gov docket (USCIS-2013-0002). The filing provides administrative documentation associated with the agency's fee-calculation form but does not itself establish new filing requirements or compliance obligations.

I-912 Fee Waiver Supporting Material, Apr 21

USCIS posted supporting material for Form I-912 (Fee Waiver Request) to the public docket on April 21. The document, filed under docket USCIS-2010-0008, is accessible as a PDF download via regulations.gov. No new obligations, deadlines, or policy changes are stated.

I-912 Fee Waiver Supporting Material

USCIS has filed supporting material to the I-912 Fee Waiver rulemaking docket (USCIS-2010-0008). The document is a PDF attachment containing supporting information related to fee waiver requests under Form I-912. No substantive regulatory text is visible in the source.

USCIS Certificate Non-Existence Extension, Comments Due June 22

DHS/USCIS invites public comment on a proposed extension of OMB Control Number 1615-0156, covering Form G-1566 (Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence). The form is used by individuals to request USCIS verify whether immigration records exist for a named subject. Estimated annual respondents: 1,000 paper filers and 1,000 electronic filers, with a combined annual hour burden of 912 hours and total annual cost burden of $61,000. Comments are accepted for 60 days.

USCIS Fee Waiver Extension, Comments Due June 22

DHS/USCIS is seeking public comments through June 22, 2026 on extending the currently approved Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver) collection under OMB Control Number 1615-0116. The collection allows applicants to demonstrate inability to pay immigration fees. Estimated annual respondents: 602,528 with 653,435 hours burden and $2,009,461 cost burden.

G-1055 Form Posted by USCIS

USCIS posted the G-1055 form (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) to regulations.gov under docket USCIS-2010-0008. The form is available as a downloadable PDF attachment. No regulatory amendments or new compliance obligations are described in this posting.

DOD Proposes CAAF Rule Changes, Comments Due May 21

The Department of Defense published a notice of proposed changes to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. The proposal would remove Rule 8(f) and amend Rule 24(e)(4), shortening the designation service window from 14 days to 7 days. Comments are due by May 21, 2026.

Rubio Meets Haitian Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Haiti's Stability and Security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on April 21, 2026 with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Fils-Aimé to discuss Haiti's stability and security. Rubio welcomed progress on the Gang Suppression Force deployment and reaffirmed U.S. support for a multi-year re-authorization of the HOPE/HELP trade preference programs to support Haiti's stabilization efforts. The Secretary also stressed the importance of security improvements to enable Haiti's path to elections.

US and Bolivia Sign $12M Health MOU for Infectious Diseases

The United States and Bolivia signed a three-year bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on April 17, 2026, under the Trump Administration's America First Global Health Strategy. The more than $12 million MOU directs resources toward interrupting Neglected Tropical Diseases transmission, procuring HIV medicines, and supporting Bolivia toward health system autonomy through December 2028. The United States plans to provide $10 million for global health security programs while Bolivia plans to increase domestic global health expenditures by more than $2 million.

Carrington Mortgage Services LLC v. Darren G. DeSoto - Stay Granted

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, granted supervisory writs and issued a stay halting the sheriff sale of property currently scheduled for April 22, 2026. The sale will remain stayed until the district court has ruled on defendant Darren G. DeSoto's pending motion seeking injunctive relief. Carrington Mortgage Services LLC brought the original foreclosure action in the 19th Judicial District Court for East Baton Rouge Parish.

Edwin Washington Edwards Succession, Rehearing Denied

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit denied the application for rehearing filed by Victoria Elaine Edwards in the succession matter of Edwin Washington Edwards. The denial, issued on April 21, 2026, cites Rule 2-18.7 of the Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal. The three-judge panel consisted of Lanier, Wolfe, and Hester, JJ.

Ofcom Investigates Telegram and Teen Chat Sites Under Online Safety Act

Ofcom has launched formal investigations into Telegram, Teen Chat, and Chat Avenue under the UK Online Safety Act 2023, examining whether these platforms are complying with duties to prevent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and protect children from grooming. The action follows evidence from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection regarding alleged CSAM sharing on Telegram and Ofcom's own assessment of grooming risks on teen chat services. Platforms found in breach face fines up to £18 million or 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue, whichever is greater, and potential business disruption measures including UK access blocking. Providers of online services to UK users must ensure adequate content moderation and child safety measures are in place.

Operational Test Cash Management Treasury Bills Issued 23 April

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published an operational test issuance notice for Cash Management Treasury Bills BA26100V on 21 April 2026. The physical issuance and settlement of these test bills is scheduled for 23 April 2026. This is an administrative readiness exercise and does not establish new regulatory obligations.

MNB Delegation Attends IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) delegation, led by Deputy Governor Dániel Palotai, participated in the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC from April 13-18, 2026. Palotai held bilateral discussions with IMF European Department Director Alfred Kammer and new Hungary Mission Chief Srikant Seshadri, and attended the IMF Central and Eastern European Country Group high-level meeting and a CESEE working breakfast with regional central bank governors and finance ministers. Deputy Governor Palotai emphasised that inflation risks from geopolitical conflicts and financial market uncertainty require continued cautious and stability-oriented monetary policy.

Illinois 90/91 Resurfacing in Peoria County Begins April 22

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced resurfacing of Illinois 90/91 from the four-way stop in Princeville to the Illinois 40 junction near Edelstein in Peoria County begins April 22, 2026. Work will reduce Illinois 90/91 to one lane with traffic controlled by flaggers, and beginning April 28, Illinois 90 between the Illinois 91 junction and Illinois 40 will also be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs, with traffic impacts expected through mid-June. The entire project is scheduled for completion by October 2026.

Illinois Launches Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2026

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed April 20–24, 2026 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, coinciding with the start of the spring construction season. IDOT, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, and industry and labor partners are launching a new data feed connecting to the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange so navigation providers such as Google, Apple, and Waze can share real-time work zone information. ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly reported that troopers handled 640 work zone crashes in the first three months of 2026 alone, 91 resulting in injuries, and preliminary 2025 statistics show 35 people died in Illinois work zones, up 22 from the prior year.

Governor Moore Awards $1.5M to ENOUGH Communities for Education, Child Care

Governor Wes Moore announced $1.5 million in philanthropic funding awards to strengthen education and child care access in nine ENOUGH communities – Maryland jurisdictions with high concentrations of childhood poverty. The funding represents a targeted initiative by the Moore administration to address educational opportunity gaps in areas of the state with elevated childhood poverty rates. This announcement appears as a press release on the Maryland Governor's official news page.

Phase 1 Study of 177Lu-FC516 for Prostate Cancer

NIH registered a Phase 1 dose-escalation study (NCT07542379) evaluating 177Lu-FC516 in patients with prostate cancer. The single-arm, open-label trial enrolled 5 pre-defined dose groups, with drug administered once every 6 weeks for 1 to 4 cycles. Dose escalation decisions are based on participant safety tolerance, radiation dosimetry, and preliminary efficacy results.

Phase II Nivolumab Trial for Metastatic Colorectal and Gastric MSI/dMMR Cancers

A Phase II single-center clinical trial (NCT07542262) is registered under NIH ClinicalTrials.gov to evaluate low-dose nivolumab (40 mg) immunotherapy in patients with MSI/dMMR locally advanced colorectal and gastric cancers. The trial plans to enroll patients into subgroups receiving nivolumab alone or combined with FOLFOX chemotherapy as preoperative therapy, with primary endpoints measuring complete tumor pathomorphosis rates (pCR/TRG1) and secondary endpoints assessing safety, disease-free survival, and R0 resection rates.

ParkinSense System Freezing of Gait Clinical Trial NCT07542743

NIH has registered a clinical trial (NCT07542743) testing the ParkinSense System for freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson's disease. The multi-site study will enroll participants who will complete a single-visit laboratory assessment followed by two weeks of home use. The primary endpoint measures reduction in percent of time spent frozen during mobility tasks. This is an informational registration only and does not create any compliance obligations.

Online Yoga for Bronchiectasis, 70 Participants

NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registered a new clinical study (NCT07540936) evaluating an eight-week online yoga program for adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The randomized controlled trial enrolled 70 participants assigned to supervised online yoga sessions three times per week or usual care. The study assessed exercise capacity, dyspnea severity, respiratory function, and quality of life outcomes at baseline and week eight.

Hugo RAS Registry, Observational Colorectal Cancer Study

The NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry records the Hugo RAS Colorectal Collaborative (HRCC), an international multicenter observational study of patients undergoing colorectal surgery using the Hugo RAS robotic surgery system. The registry, NCT07541352, is registered as observational and aims to collect real-world evidence on the safety and effectiveness of the system across short and long-term outcomes for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and related conditions.

Divarasib Phase 3 Trial for Resected KRAS G12C NSCLC

NIH has registered a Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT07541170) evaluating divarasib versus investigator's choice of pembrolizumab or nivolumab or observation in participants with resected Stage II-IIIB KRAS G12C-positive NSCLC who have not achieved pathologic complete response following neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. The trial enrolls participants regardless of tumor PD-L1 status and is sponsored by Genentech, Inc.

Low Fat-free Mass in Prognosis of People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A new observational clinical study (NCT07541053) titled 'Low Fat-free Mass in Prognosis of People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease' was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov on April 21, 2026. The study will evaluate the effects of low fat-free mass on COPD prognosis using clinical evaluation (BODE index, GOLD ABE assessment), functional evaluation (spirometry, 6-min walk test), and radiological evaluation (chest CT). This is an informational registration entry with no compliance obligations.

Artidis NEO-Match Test Pancreatic Cancer NCT07542041

The NIH has registered a new prospective single-arm clinical study (NCT07542041) on ClinicalTrials.gov evaluating the NEO-Match test, which uses ARTIDIS nanomechanical profiling technology, in patients with suspected pancreatic cancer undergoing biopsy. The study will assess the test's ability to predict neoadjuvant treatment response and detect malignant pancreatic lesions compared to standard histopathology. Participants will be followed every 3 months for up to 2 years; the study does not alter standard-of-care treatment. This registration is informational and does not impose compliance obligations on regulated entities. Healthcare providers conducting pancreatic cancer trials or using ARTIDIS technology should note the study's inclusion criteria, follow-up schedule, and comparator methodology for awareness of emerging predictive tools in this indication.

Temporal Interference Stimulation, Early Alzheimer's, 40 Participants

NIH registered a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial (NCT07543094) evaluating Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS) — a non-invasive brain stimulation technique — for cognitive function in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Forty participants will be enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either active TIS or sham stimulation over a 2-week intervention period, with follow-up assessments at 12 weeks.

The Role of Autoantibodies Against G-protein Coupled Receptors in Obesity

NIH registered an observational study (NCT07542327) on ClinicalTrials.gov examining whether autoantibodies against G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR-autoantibodies) are present in individuals with obesity and whether their presence correlates with degree of obesity or obesity-related diseases including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The study collects biological samples and data from participants meeting specified obesity criteria.

RNP Delivery Plan Replaces REMA Consultation

DESNZ has published the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) delivery plan, which replaces the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) concluded in July 2025. The delivery plan covers three reform areas: siting and investment levers, constraints management, and balancing and settlement, with the goal of reducing system costs, improving efficiency, and strengthening day-to-day system operation. A consultation on reforms to siting and investment levers is open until 11.59pm on 2 June 2026, with a public webinar on 23 April 2026.

UK Raises Electricity Generator Levy From 45% to 55% to Break Gas-Electricity Price Link

The UK government has raised the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) rate from 45% to 55%, effective immediately, to tax excess profits of electricity generators during gas price spikes. About 30% of Britain's power supply is still exposed to wholesale prices set by gas, leaving households vulnerable to international fossil fuel market volatility. The government expects this measure to ensure an increased proportion of extraordinary revenues generated during high gas prices is available to support businesses and households with cost-of-living impacts. The announcement also includes voluntary long-term fixed-price contracts for low-carbon generators covering around a third of Britain's power supply.

Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2 Innovation Funding Competition

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published information on 21 April 2026 about the Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2 innovation funding competition. The page provides access to draft guidance and multiple supporting declaration and claim forms including bid declaration, conflict of interest, standard selection questionnaire, GDPR, statement of non-collusion, and modern slavery statement documents. Applicants may download the materials to prepare submissions for this net zero innovation funding opportunity.

Reformed National Pricing: Consultation on Siting and Investment Levers

DESNZ has published a consultation on reforms to siting and investment levers under the Reformed National Pricing programme, which replaces the prior Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). The consultation seeks views on proposed electricity market reforms described in Chapter 2 of the RNP delivery plan. Responses must be submitted online by 11:59pm on 2 June 2026. Affected energy sector participants should review the proposed siting and investment framework changes and prepare submissions before the deadline.

Transitional Energy Certificates Criteria Published

DESNZ published criteria for Transitional Energy Certificates (TECs) on 21 April 2026, providing further detail on the conditions for granting TECs. The government introduced TECs under the North Sea Future Plan to support the management of existing fields for their operational lifetime. Oil and gas operators in the North Sea should review the published criteria to understand eligibility requirements for certificate grants.

CCUS NPT Pathfinder Selection Process Opens for ECC Teesside

DESNZ has opened the NPT Pathfinder selection process for non-pipeline transport CCUS projects seeking connection to the ECC Teesside network by 2032. The application package includes guidance documents and multiple template forms covering project plans for Power CCUS, Industrial Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Greenhouse Gas Removal, and Power BECCS technologies, plus financial statements, cost assessment, and supply chain mapping templates. Eligible carbon capture, usage and storage project developers may submit applications for the competitive selection process.

UK Government Transforms Ofgem to Strengthen Energy Consumer Protections

The UK government has announced major reforms to Ofgem's regulatory powers and remit, the first significant update since the regulator was founded in 2000. The reforms grant Ofgem direct enforcement powers to act without going through courts, authority to ban energy executive bonuses for rule-breaking, and expanded scope to regulate new areas of the market including heating oil customers. Ofgem's focus will be streamlined toward economic and consumer protection, with oversight of home upgrade schemes transferred to the new Warm Homes Agency within government.

The Era of Clean Energy Security

Ed Miliband, UK Energy Secretary, delivered a policy speech at the Good Growth Foundation's National Growth Debate on April 21, 2026, outlining the government's case for clean energy as a path to energy, financial, and national security. The speech cites recent government actions including contracts for small modular reactors, consenting the UK's largest solar project, and historic investments in hydrogen and floating wind. Miliband argued that two fossil fuel shocks in under five years demonstrate the UK's vulnerability to international markets, with 30% of electricity from gas, 90% of families reliant on gas or oil for heating, and 90% of vehicles running on petrol or diesel. The government committed to accelerating its clean energy mission rather than scaling back.

HB349 Creates Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit, Signed by Governor

Delaware House Bill 349 was introduced in the 153rd General Assembly and referred to the Education Committee on April 9, 2026. The bill seeks to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code to create a school tax credit for disabled veterans. Multiple sponsors from both parties have co-authored the legislation, which is listed under Committee Education. The bill's official source is legis.delaware.gov with LegiScan ID HB349 for the 2025 session.

Federal Rule 30(e) Governs Deposition Correction Procedures

This ABA Litigation News article examines Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(e), which governs how deponents may correct errors in deposition transcripts. The rule requires parties to request review before the deposition concludes and imposes a strict 30-day deadline from when the transcript becomes available, not when it is received. Courts have held that while substantive changes are expressly permitted, alterations that contradict original testimony may be rejected, particularly when offered solely to create a fact dispute to avoid summary judgment.

Building a Well-Being Culture to Prevent Lawyer Burnout

The American Bar Association published guidance for law firms on building a workplace culture that supports lawyer well-being and prevents burnout. The article addresses the link between professional pressure, mental health issues, and substance use disorders among legal professionals, and outlines behavioral and cultural shifts firms can implement. No compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are imposed.

Time Machine Techniques for Better Depositions

The American Bar Association published an educational article on deposition techniques, advising litigation attorneys to use visualization and timeline methods rather than rigid scripted questioning. The piece recommends attorneys 'use their imagination' and 'step into a time machine' to visualize events as they unfolded, exposing gaps and inconsistencies in witness testimony. No compliance obligations are created; this is practical guidance for legal practitioners.

Analysis of PE Trends in Law Firms

The American Bar Association's Litigation News publishes an analysis of how private equity is accessing the legal sector, tracking developments in Arizona's Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licensing regime, Utah's regulatory sandbox through 2027, and traditional Rule 5.4 restrictions in most states. The article examines direct equity, managed services organizations, and litigation finance as access routes, noting that KPMG Law US became the first Big Four ABS licensee in Arizona.