HMRC Enforcement: Tax Recovery, Interest, and Penalties

HMRC is enhancing tax recovery efforts, introducing joint and several liability for PAYE tax losses related to non-compliant umbrella companies from April 6, 2026. Additionally, changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) from the same date allow HMRC to immediately remove Gross Payment Status, issue tax determinations, and charge penalties up to 30% for deliberate non-compliance.

PAYE Rules for Labour Supply Chains with Umbrella Companies

HMRC has issued new guidance detailing PAYE rules for labour supply chains that include umbrella companies, effective from April 6, 2026. The guidance aims to clarify responsibilities and ensure correct tax and National Insurance contributions are paid, particularly in sectors prone to non-compliance.

Broadcasting Fees: $49.999 Million Regulatory Costs for 2026-2027

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that the estimated total broadcasting regulatory costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are $49.999 million. This figure, after an annual adjustment of $0.563 million, results in a net billing of $50.562 million for broadcasting fees.

State v. Reyes - Affirmation of Firearm Possession Conviction

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Charles Larry Reyes for unlawful possession of a firearm and being a persistent violator. The court reviewed the circumstances leading to the search of the residence, including a probationer's waiver of Fourth Amendment rights and an informant's tip.

State v. Rubalcaba - Probation Violation Affirmed

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order revoking and reinstating probation for Raymond Corona Rubalcaba, III. The court found that Rubalcaba willfully violated the terms of his probation, which included completing a mental health court program and taking prescribed medications.

State v. Shubin - Conviction Affirmed

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Lacey Louise Shubin for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The court found no error in the district court's judgment.

NY Landmarks Lit Purple for International Epilepsy Day

The New York State Department of Health announced that 16 state landmarks were lit purple on March 26, 2026, for International Epilepsy Day. This initiative honors the estimated 215,000 New Yorkers living with epilepsy and raises awareness for the condition.

NY Health Launches Statewide Anti-Vaping Campaign for Youth

The New York State Department of Health has launched a statewide anti-vaping public awareness campaign targeting teens, young adults, and parents. The initiative, running through April 26, 2026, aims to educate on vaping risks and promote the 'DropTheVape' text support program for quitting nicotine products.

NY AG Arrests Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest of Azer Arslanouk for illegally selling fentanyl and cocaine in Brooklyn. The investigation seized over 8,887 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and 891 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately $100,000. Arslanouk faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

EU Legislation: State Aid Authorisations, Euro Rates, Court of Auditors Report, EFTA Court Judgments

The EU's Official Journal C series for March 26, 2026, includes notices on State aid authorisations where no objections were raised, updated Euro exchange rates, a Court of Auditors report on single market services, and EFTA Court judgments concerning digital content and services directives.

EU Delegated Regulations and Implementing Decisions

The European Commission has published several delegated and implementing regulations. These include amendments to regulations concerning agricultural policy, derogations for wood packaging material imports from the US, and acceptance of contributions to an EU maritime security operation.

USPTO Patent Application on Resource Distribution Throttling

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089122A1) detailing systems and methods for managing resource distribution across independent systems. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes techniques for throttling resource distribution based on the number of distributions made to various groups.

Patent Application: Automatic Speculation Configuration Management

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260089123A1) for 'Automatic Speculation Configuration Management'. The application describes a system for an intermediary server to manage prefetching of resources based on client requests and speculation configurations.

FPGA Data Transfer Over Packet-Based Network-on-Chip

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260089124A1, detailing a method for FPGA data transfer over a packet-based network-on-chip. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes techniques for efficient data transmission within integrated circuit devices.

Patent for Data Transmission System and Method

The USPTO has published a new patent application for a data transmission system, method, medium, device, and chip assigned to Beijing Horizon Information Technology Co., Ltd. The application details a processor configured to manage transmission control information between interconnected processing elements acting as source and destination devices.

Patent Application: Minimizing Retries in Coherent Fabric

The USPTO has published patent application US20260089126A1, detailing a technology for minimizing retries in a coherent fabric network. The application describes a method for managing transaction requests when a destination node's request queue is full.

Patent Application for Precoder Generation Using Channel Estimates

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088865A1) filed by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) for a method and apparatus for precoder generation using channel estimates. The application details a process for estimating slot-based channel temporal auto-correlation and selecting a precoder based on these estimates.

Patent for data processing in 5G/6G systems

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088867A1) for a data processing method and apparatus applicable to 5G/6G communication systems. The invention aims to improve system reliability and spectral efficiency through enhanced codebook processing, potentially benefiting extended reality (XR) services.

Patent Application: Downlink Control Channel Communication for Wireless Networks

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260088869A1, detailing a two-stage physical downlink control channel communication method for triggering time-domain channel state information in wireless networks. The application was filed on November 4, 2022.

Xiaomi Patent Application for CSI Reporting with AI/ML

The USPTO has published a patent application from Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd. for a method and apparatus related to CSI reporting using AI/ML models. The application, filed on August 12, 2022, describes a terminal device determining quantization parameters for an AI/ML model used to encode CSI.

Patent Application: CSI Reporting in Multi-Cell Scheduling

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088872A1) detailing a method for wireless terminals in New Radio (NR) systems to generate and transmit Channel State Information (CSI) reports. The application describes a process involving receiving configuration and trigger information via a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) and transmitting the CSI report on a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH).

CSI Framework in Full Duplex System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260088875A1) detailing a channel state information (CSI) framework for full duplex systems. The application, filed by inventors Yuantao ZHANG et al., describes methods for deriving channel measurements in such systems. This is a routine publication of a patent application and does not impose new regulatory obligations.

Huawei Patent on Communication Method Simplifies Beam Management

The USPTO has published a patent application from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. for a communication method and apparatus designed to simplify beam management in sidelink communications. The invention aims to improve terminal apparatus reliability, reduce resource overhead, and enhance resource utilization in communication systems.

Patent Application for Uplink Transmission Devices and Methods

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088886A1) detailing devices, methods, and apparatuses for uplink transmission using a long cyclic prefix (CP). The application was filed on August 11, 2023, and is scheduled for publication on March 26, 2026.

Antenna Switching Method Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260088887A1) detailing an antenna switching method for communication devices. The application, filed on December 3, 2025, describes a system that supports terminals with more than four receiving antennas by configuring SRS resource set groups.

Puran Joshi vs Deccan Edibles Pvt Ltd - Appeal against Commercial Court judgment

The Delhi High Court has heard an appeal (RFA(COMM) 56/2024) concerning a suit for recovery filed by Mr. Puran Joshi against Deccan Edibles Private Limited. The appeal challenges the Commercial Court's decision to reject the suit under Order VII Rule 11(a) of the CPC. The case involves logistics services provided during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Gudepu Nageshwar Rao vs State NCT of Delhi - Bail Application

The Delhi High Court heard a bail application (BAIL APPLN. 1603/2025) concerning FIR No. 297/2020 for offenses under Sections 20/29 of the NDPS Act. The court heard arguments from the petitioner and the respondent state.

Umesh Devi vs State NCT of Delhi - Bail Application

The Delhi High Court heard a bail application for Umesh Devi in a case involving charges under Section 302/307 IPC and the Arms Act. The applicant sought an extension of interim bail, which had been previously granted for 40 days. The court is reviewing the request for further extension.

Sharma vs Mithyleshwar - Appeal Against Order on Jurisdiction

The Delhi High Court has issued a judgment in the case of Hanuman Prasad Sharma vs J. Mithyleshwar. The appeal concerned an order allowing the respondent's application under Order VII Rule 10 CPC, challenging the territorial jurisdiction of the court in a suit for recovery of Rs.10 lacs.

Logistics Solutions vs Warehousing Corporation - Arbitration Dispute

The Delhi High Court heard a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, concerning an arbitral award dated January 16, 2018. The case involves a dispute between Innovative B2B Logistics Solutions Private Limited and Central Warehousing Corporation regarding a Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent agreement for container train services.

Union of India vs Gp Capt Sk Singh (Retd.) - Disability Pension Dispute

The Delhi High Court is reviewing a writ petition filed by the Union of India challenging an Armed Forces Tribunal order granting disability pension benefits to a retired Group Captain. The Tribunal ordered the benefit of disability element of pension for hearing loss assessed at 20%, rounded to 50%, from the date of discharge.

IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited vs Manish Jain & Ors - Case Procedural Update

The Delhi High Court granted an application by defendant no. 2 to condone a 14-day delay in filing an appeal. The appeal seeks to set aside a prior order that closed defendant no. 2's right to file a written statement in a suit related to insolvency proceedings.

Pradeep Batra v. Kuldip Singh Verma - Specific Performance Appeal

The Delhi High Court heard an appeal concerning a judgment that rejected a suit for specific performance of an oral agreement to sell. The appeal challenges the rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, which pertains to the rejection of a plaint at the initial stage.

Bindu Sharma v. Kapil Sud - Appeal of Order Allowing Amendment of Written Statement

The Delhi High Court has issued a decision in the appeal filed by Bindu Sharma against Kapil Sud. The appeal challenges an order allowing the amendment of a Written Statement, which substantially altered previous admissions. The court reserved its decision on February 9, 2026, and issued its judgment on March 25, 2026.

Shravan Gupta vs Union Of India & Ors - Passport Impoundment Appeal

The Delhi High Court is hearing an intra-Court appeal challenging a Single Judge's order that dismissed a writ petition concerning the impounding of the appellant's passport under Section 10(3)(b) of the Passports Act, 1967. The appeal seeks to overturn the decision that relegated the appellant to the statutory appellate remedy.

Britannia Industries Limited vs Rajat Chawla - Injunction Application

The Delhi High Court issued a decision regarding an injunction application filed by Britannia Industries Limited against Rajat Chawla. The case concerns the alleged infringement of Britannia's trademark and related intellectual property rights.

Shalu Pruthi v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan - Transfer Dispute

The Delhi High Court has issued a judgment regarding a transfer dispute involving Ms. Shalu Pruthi and the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The court reviewed an order from the Central Administrative Tribunal concerning the petitioner's transfer and her claim for reasonable accommodation on medical grounds.

Wirtgen Gmbh v. Controller General of Patents - Patent Appeal

The Delhi High Court has issued a judgment in the case of Wirtgen GMBH v. Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks. The appeal challenges an order passed by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs concerning Indian Patent Application number 2874/DEL/2010.

Manish Goyal vs S P Realtors

The Delhi High Court has issued a judgment in the case of Manish Goyal vs. S P Realtors and connected matters. The petitioner sought to quash summoning orders dated May 22, 2017, related to several criminal complaint cases filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Delhi Police & Anr vs Sudheer Kumar - Challenge to CAT Order on Constable Recruitment

The Delhi High Court has ruled on a petition filed by Delhi Police challenging a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order. The CAT had directed Delhi Police to allow a respondent to join duty as a Constable (Driver)-Male, overturning a prior decision. The High Court's judgment will determine the final outcome of this recruitment dispute.

State vs Sweety - Sentencing Order

The Delhi High Court has issued an order on sentence for the respondent, Sweety, in the case of State (NCT of Delhi) vs. Sweety. The court heard arguments on sentencing, considering the respondent's prior custody period and family circumstances, while the prosecution argued for the gravity of the offenses.

Girish Chhabra vs Lt. Governor Delhi - Land Acquisition Case

The Delhi High Court issued a decision in the case of Girish Chhabra vs. Lt. Governor of Delhi, concerning land acquisition proceedings. The court reaffirmed its prior judgment that the acquisition of specific land parcels in Shahbad Daulatpur village had lapsed due to non-payment of compensation, as per Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

State v. Kuldeep - Criminal Appeal

The Delhi High Court has pronounced its judgment in the criminal appeal case State vs. Kuldeep. The court reviewed a prior judgment dated July 20, 2019, which had acquitted the respondent Kuldeep of all charges. The appeal was filed by the State against this acquittal.

P K Varun vs Punjab National Bank - Disciplinary Action Challenge

The Delhi High Court has issued a judgment concerning a challenge to a disciplinary order against P K Varun, a former employee of Punjab National Bank. The case involves the dismissal of the employee and subsequent claims for terminal dues, with the court reviewing the validity of the disciplinary proceedings and the imposed penalty.

Steel Authority vs Larsen And Toubro - Arbitration Award Challenge

The Delhi High Court is hearing a challenge to an arbitral award concerning CENVAT/input tax credit. The petitioner argues the award is erroneous due to insufficient documentation provided by the respondent for tax credit claims. The respondent contends all necessary documents were provided and accepted.

Commissioner to Honor Fire Chief Curt Deaton

The North Carolina Department of Insurance announced that Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Commissioner's Award to Mooresville Fire Chief Curt Deaton on Friday, March 27, 2026, during his retirement celebration. Chief Deaton is being honored for his three decades of service to Mooresville and leadership within state firefighter associations.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; AmeriCorps External Reviewer Application Instructions

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is requesting public comment on proposed information collection activities related to AmeriCorps external reviewer application instructions. The comment period closes on May 26, 2026.

Iowa DNR Enforcement Actions and Penalties

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued enforcement actions against B&J Pumping LLC and Goldfinch Estates II, LLC. These actions include administrative penalties totaling $6,500 and requirements for improved operating procedures and compliance with discharge permits.

Draft Water Use Permits for Public Comment

The Iowa DNR has posted draft water use permits for public review and comment. These permits regulate water resource allocation for facilities. The public is encouraged to submit comments by April 16, 2026, regarding a specific permit modification for Landus Cooperative in Carroll County.

Water Quality Improvement Plan Addendums for Hickory Grove Lake and Otter Creek Lake Open for Review

The Iowa DNR has released addendums to water quality improvement plans for Hickory Grove Lake and Otter Creek Lake for public review. These addendums explore the connection between phosphorus levels and new turbidity impairments, aiming to provide a comprehensive guide for improving lake water quality. Public comments are due by April 27, 2026.