Homeland Security Budget-in-Brief

The Department of Homeland Security released its FY 2027 Budget-in-Brief document outlining funding priorities and resource allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. The document, published April 1, 2026, provides stakeholders with an overview of the Department's budget request and operational priorities. The 1.27 MB PDF document is available for download from the DHS publication library.

Stipulation and Consent Order - Daxton Fillmore

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (MI DIFS) issued a Directors Order and Stipulation accepting a consent agreement in Case No. 25-18469 involving Daxton Fillmore. The enforcement action addresses alleged violations of Michigan's Financial Institutions Code, with multiple monetary penalties and remediation provisions specified in the stipulation.

Insurance License Revoked for Exam Fraud

Michigan DIFS issued an Order Accepting Stipulation revoking the insurance license of Davide Nicorescu-Adams (Enforcement Case No. 26-18945) effective March 11, 2026. The respondent admitted to obtaining a license through misrepresentation and using fraudulent or dishonest practices in violation of MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g). The order permanently bars the respondent from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS.

Real-Time Reconciliation and Kill Switches Required for Virtual Asset Exchanges

The Financial Services Commission of Korea met with five major virtual asset exchanges and DAXA on April 6, 2026, to announce enhanced requirements following inspections after Bithumb's erroneous payout incident. Inspections revealed inadequate ledger-to-wallet reconciliation (24-hour basis only), missing kill switches, and poor high-risk transaction controls. Exchanges must now implement real-time reconciliation every five minutes, automated kill switches for large-scale mismatches, and increase external verification from quarterly to monthly.

Gray Wolf Experimental Population Rule Implementation - Colorado

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting information and comments on implementation of the ESA section 10(j) nonessential experimental population rule for gray wolves in Colorado. The Service seeks feedback on wolf-livestock conflict mitigation, the Memorandum of Agreement with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, impacts on wild ungulate herds, and the state's livestock compensation program. Comments are due June 5, 2026.

Research Triangle Institute Controlled Substance Bulk Manufacturer Registration Application

DEA published notice that Research Triangle Institute applied for bulk manufacturer registration of Tetrahydrocannabinols (Schedule I controlled substance, Drug Code 7370). The company plans to manufacture synthetic THC for research and analytical reference standards. Comments and hearing requests may be submitted until June 2, 2026.

Lipomed DEA Controlled Substance Importer Application

The DEA published a notice that Lipomed/LGC Standards applied on February 11, 2026 to be registered as an importer of basic classes of Schedule I controlled substances. The application covers 27 controlled substances including various cathinones, benzodiazepine analogs, synthetic cannabinoids, and other compounds. Registered bulk manufacturers and applicants may submit comments or objections on or before May 4, 2026.

Purisys LLC Controlled Substance Bulk Manufacturer Registration Notice

The DEA published a notice that Purisys, LLC applied on February 4, 2026, to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Schedule I and II controlled substances. The application covers 69 controlled substances including cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, LSD, psilocybin, and various opioids and stimulants. The DEA is soliciting electronic comments or objections from registered bulk manufacturers and other interested parties.

Controlled Substance Importer Registration Application - Pharmaron Manufacturing Services

The DEA published notice that Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (US) LLC applied on February 10, 2026, to be registered as an importer of Poppy Straw Concentrate (Drug Code 9670, Schedule II). The company plans to import the controlled substance to manufacture bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and for analytical technology transfer. Comments and hearing requests are due April 29, 2026.

Blue Rabbit Veterinary LLC Controlled Substance Importer Application

The DEA published notice that Blue Rabbit Veterinary LLC applied to be registered as an importer of Schedule II controlled substances Etorphine HCL (9059) and Thiafentanil (9729) for sale to veterinarians. The application was filed February 23, 2026, with comments on the registration due May 4, 2026.