BrainLive Connect Volunteer Training Programme for Dementia

This is a clinical trial registration for NCT07544875, a mixed-method randomized controlled trial evaluating BrainLive Coach training among adults aged 50 and over. The trial will compare 80-90 hours of BrainLive Coach training followed by BrainLive Connect volunteering against educational materials on dementia and cognitive health. Participants will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention on dementia knowledge, competence in dementia care, self-efficacy, attitudes to dementia, quality of life, and social capital. Qualitative interviews and focus groups with trained volunteers and NGO staff will explore perceived impacts, mechanisms, and implementation barriers.

Modified Dahuang Mouthwash, Phase 3, RTOM Prevention

A multicenter, randomized, controlled, prospective Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT07543978) is registered under NIH ClinicalTrials.gov to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Modified Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Mouthwash versus Placebo Mouthwash for the prevention of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis (RTOM) in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The trial is classified as Phase 3 with an anticipated start date of April 22, 2026.

Carb Loading Reduces Insulin Resistance in Pediatric Surgery

A double-blinded randomized controlled trial examining the effect of preoperative carbohydrate loading on preventing postoperative insulin resistance in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery. The interventional study registered on ClinicalTrials.gov compares carbohydrate loading to water placebo, with insulin resistance as the primary condition studied.

Navicular Mobilization in Patients of Planter Fasciitis RCT

This randomized clinical trial registration on ClinicalTrials.gov describes a study to compare navicular mobilization versus conventional physical therapy with navicular mobilization for treating plantar fasciitis. The trial will enroll 48 participants (24 per group) at University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan. Treatment consists of 4 sessions per week for 4 weeks (16 total sessions), with assessments at baseline, week 2, and week 4. ClinicalTrials.gov serves as the registration platform; the trial is listed under identifier NCT07544901.

Periosteal Distraction With Skin Grafting for DFU, 104-Patient Randomized Trial

A single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07545668) will evaluate whether periosteal distraction combined with autologous split-thickness skin grafting improves graft survival at postoperative day 14 compared with skin grafting alone in 104 patients with diabetic foot ulcers (Wagner grade 2-3 or post-amputation). Participants are randomized 1:1 into experimental (n=52) and control (n=52) groups, with secondary outcomes including time to complete epithelialization, wound healing quality (BWAT score at 3 months), ulcer recurrence at 6 months, foot function (AOFAS score), quality of life (DFS-SF score), and safety profile. The study addresses poor graft survival in ischemic wound environments and aims to establish a novel minimally invasive treatment paradigm for diabetic foot ulcers.

Pediatric Renal Emergencies: Presentations and Outcomes at Sohag University Hospitals

A prospective cohort study registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07543549) investigating pediatric renal emergencies at Sohag University Hospitals in Upper Egypt. The observational study aims to characterize clinical presentations of renal diseases among children presenting to the emergency room, determine prevalence of specific renal conditions, and evaluate immediate management outcomes and short-term follow-up after discharge. Expected primary completion date is April 22, 2026.

Assessment of IOP After Corneal Refractive Surgery Based on AI

NCT07544615 is an observational study registered on ClinicalTrials.gov assessing intraocular pressure (IOP) changes after corneal refractive surgery using artificial intelligence. The study, registered by NIH on April 22, 2026, examines conditions including myopia, astigmatism, and refractive surgery outcomes. Clinical investigators will monitor approximately 100 participants to evaluate how corneal biomechanical changes affect IOP readings with various tonometers.

CHOP Phase 2 Alpelisib Trial for Vascular Anomalies

NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registers a Phase 2 single-site trial at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Campus) evaluating Alpelisib (BYL719) in patients aged 2 months to 30 years with TIE2/PIK3CA pathway-driven vascular anomalies. The study will enroll approximately 24 participants, who must complete up to 16 clinic visits over a participation period of up to 3 years, with at least 2 years of continuous study-drug administration. Alpelisib is FDA-approved for certain breast-cancer indications but is used experimentally here, as no VA indication has received regulatory approval.

rPMS for Chronic Elbow, Wrist Pain, 40 Participants, Apr 22

This pilot, randomized, sham-controlled, single-blind study will evaluate the effectiveness of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) in reducing pain in adults with tennis/golfer's elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome. Approximately 40 participants will be randomly assigned to active or sham stimulation delivered over two consecutive days. Outcomes, including pressure pain threshold, subjective pain ratings, and local tissue oxygenation (fNIRS), will be assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and during follow-up up to 6 months to evaluate both clinical effects and underlying physiological mechanisms.

King Saud University Innovation Exhibition Showcases SFDA RDI Initiatives

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority showcased its research, development, and innovation initiatives at the World Creativity and Innovation Day Exhibition held at King Saud University's Innovation Center from April 21 to 23, 2026. The SFDA highlighted two programs: the Innovative Medical Devices Initiative providing technical and regulatory guidance for marketing authorization, and the Breakthrough Medicines Initiative aimed at accelerating access to advanced therapies. The exhibition united SFDA with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the Research Development and Innovation Authority, and the Digital Government Authority, reflecting SFDA's commitment to Saudi Vision 2030.

Minister Akazawa Attends G7 Energy and Finance Ministers Online Meeting

Minister Akazawa Ryosei of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry attended the G7 Energy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors online meeting held on March 30, 2026, chaired by France. Also attending from Japan were Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki and Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo, alongside representatives from IEA, IMF, World Bank, and OECD. Participants discussed the impact of the Middle East situation on global energy supply, demand, and economic activities, resulting in a joint statement.

Cabinet Approves Logistics Policy 2026-2030

On March 31, 2026, Japan's Cabinet approved the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030), a five-year national logistics policy framework developed jointly by METI, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The outline establishes five strategic pillars: logistics efficiency improvements, transformation of business practices and industrial structure, improvement of logistics personnel working conditions, promotion of logistics DX/GX through standardization and stakeholder cooperation, and strengthening of supply chain resilience amid international tensions and natural disasters. The policy aims to ensure long-term sustainability of Japan's logistics sector and maximize its role as a growth engine during the intensive reform period through FY2030.

Child Bed Guards and Strollers Designated as Specified Products Under Consumer Product Safety Act

On April 3, 2026, Japan's Cabinet approved amendments to the Order for Enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Act, designating child bed guards (for children up to 60 months) and strollers (for children up to 36 months) as specified products for children. These products must now meet technical standards and carry labels including the Children PSC Mark, intended age range, and usage precautions before sale in Japan. Enforcement begins July 8, 2026, requiring manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure compliance with the new requirements.

NIS 2: ANSSI Unveils ReCyF Working Document and Cybersecurity Support Tools

On March 17, 2026, ANSSI convened institutional, sectoral, and public stakeholders at Campus Cyber to advance NIS 2 implementation in France. The agency unveiled ReCyF (Référentiel Cyber France) as a working document listing recommended security measures aligned with NIS 2 objectives, along with a comparison tool and a forthcoming basic measures repository. ANSSI encouraged voluntary pre-registration for enterprises and directed entities to MesServicesCyber for guidance materials. No new legal obligations or compliance deadlines are created—the announcement expands existing support resources for future in-scope entities preparing for the directive's transposition into French law.

Coast Guard Interdicts 18 Aliens Near San Clemente Island

A Coast Guard boarding team from Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne (WPC 1131) interdicted 18 suspected aliens aboard a cuddy cabin-style vessel approximately 30 miles south of San Clemente Island on April 22, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m. All 18 individuals, who claimed Mexican nationality, were transferred to U.S. Border Patrol custody at Ballast Point following the interdiction. The vessel was detected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and intercepted without the use of force.

USCG Repatriates 21 Migrants to Dominican Republic Following Mona Passage Interdiction

Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos interdicted a makeshift vessel with 22 migrants aboard in Mona Passage waters off Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on April 19, 2026, and repatriated 21 of the migrants to Dominican Republic Navy vessels off Punta Cana on April 20, 2026. One interdicted migrant was found to have an active Puerto Rico Police arrest warrant and remains in custody. The operation was conducted in coordination with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircrew as part of Operation Vigilant Sentry's continued maritime enforcement presence.

Saipan Waterway Opens Daylight Operations CNMI Ports

The US Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Guam and the Marianas lifted Port Heavy Weather Condition Whiskey at 3:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026, authorizing daylight-only vessel operations in Saipan — the first commercial access since Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall. USCGC Hickory (WLB 212) and an embarked U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team conducted underwater surveys of Saipan's waterways, clearing obstructions and replacing front and rear range boards before the channel was reopened. All three Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands port waterways are now accessible. Vessel operators must coordinate directly with the Commonwealth Ports Authority before approaching piers or facilities.

20. Exportkontrolltag 2026 in Berlin

BAFA has announced the 20th Export Control Day (Exportkontrolltag) to be held June 18-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, co-organized with the Institute for Customs and Foreign Trade Law at the University of Münster (ICTL). The event will address current international and national foreign trade control issues, featuring high-ranking representatives from politics, ministries, administration, industry, science, and NGOs. Registration opens April 15, 2026, at 10:00 via the Guestoo portal, with both in-person and online participation options available.

20th Export Control Day Registration Opens

BAFA has announced the 20th Export Control Day (Exportkontrolltag) and opened registration as of 15 April 2026. The event is targeted at companies and trade professionals engaged in export control compliance. Further details and registration are available via the BAFA website at bafa.de/ekt2026.

BMWEI Foreign Trade Fair Program Cuts Export Marketing Costs

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWEI) operates the Auslandsmesseprogramm (AMP) enabling German companies to participate in international trade fairs at subsidized rates via collective 'Made in Germany' booths. The program targets companies seeking cost-effective export marketing through direct customer contact and product demonstration opportunities at foreign exhibitions. BAFA published program details and contact information on 22 April 2026, with a separate BMLEH program covering agricultural and food-sector fairs.

Chicago Man Charged With Threatening Secret Service Agents

Michael Kovco, 29, of Chicago, has been charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce after allegedly sending electronic messages via the official White House website on March 19, 2026, threatening to 'shoot up' a Secret Service office and 'hunt' a Secret Service agent and his family. Kovco was also charged in connection with a prior message on March 17, 2026, that threatened President Donald J. Trump and one of the President's sons, signed as 'Mr. I'm going to [expletive] kill your child Kovco.' Kovco was arrested on April 3, 2026, and a detention hearing is scheduled for April 10, 2026, in federal court in Chicago. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

EDPB Publishes Template for Data Protection Impact Assessments – Provide Feedback

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published a template for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to support organizations in reporting and consistent GDPR compliance across the EU. The template provides a step-by-step structure for presenting DPIA results and includes guidance on key concepts. A public consultation is open until 9 June 2026, after which EU national data protection authorities will adopt the template either as-is or as a national version.

Operation Atlantic Disrupts $45M Crypto Fraud, Freezes $12M

Operation Atlantic, a week-long international law enforcement campaign co-hosted by the U.S. Secret Service, UK's National Crime Agency, Ontario Provincial Police, and Ontario Securities Commission, identified more than $45 million (USD) in cryptocurrency fraud and froze $12 million in stolen funds. Investigators identified over 20,000 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to fraud victims across more than 30 countries, directly contacted over 3,000 victims of approval phishing scams, and disrupted more than 120 web domains used by scammers to conduct fraudulent schemes globally.

Guidelines 1/2026 on Processing Personal Data for Scientific Research

Euroopan tietosuojaneuvosto on julkaissut ohjeistuksen henkilötietojen käytöstä tieteellisessä tutkimuksessa. Ohjeet selkeyttävät tutkimusdatan uusiokäytön sääntöjä, laajentavat suostumusmahdollisuuksia "laajaan suostumukseen" ja "dynaamiseen suostumukseen" sekä määrittelevät kuusi kriteeriä tieteellisen tutkimuksen tunnistamiseksi. Kommentit ohjeistuksen luonnokseen otetaan vastaan 25. kesäkuuta 2026 asti.

Dallas Card Skimming Outreach Operation Nets 13 Illegal Devices, $13.5M Saved

The U.S. Secret Service Dallas Field Office, in partnership with Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and multiple Texas law enforcement agencies, conducted a two-day outreach operation on April 13-14 targeting payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud. Personnel visited 462 businesses across Tarrant County and inspected 2,939 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps, and ATMs, removing 13 illegal skimming devices and preventing an estimated $13.5 million in losses to Dallas-area consumers. The operation also distributed educational materials to businesses on identifying skimming devices.

Europrivacy Certification Now Covers Non-EU Organizations

The European Data Protection Board approved updated Europrivacy certification criteria at its April 2026 plenary session and endorsed the use of Europrivacy certification as a tool for international personal data transfers under Articles 42 and 46 GDPR. The certification scheme has been expanded to cover non-EU controllers and processors subject to GDPR, including organizations offering products or services to Europeans or processing personal data for behavioral monitoring of EU residents. Non-EU data importers not directly subject to GDPR can now apply for Europrivacy certification to validate appropriate safeguards for data transfers they receive from the EU. The original Europrivacy criteria were approved in October 2022 as the first EU-wide data protection seal.

State to Auction Properties in Taos, Torrance Counties

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has announced upcoming delinquent property tax auctions in Taos County (April 28-30, 2026) and Torrance County (May 7, 2026). Registration opens at 8 a.m. on auction day and closes promptly at 10 a.m. Successful bidders must pay in full by money order, certified check, cashier's check, or personal/business check with bank letter of credit. The auctions are held when property taxes remain delinquent for at least three years and the state cannot collect the taxes owed.

JPCERT Warns of Critical Vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

JPCERT/CC issued alert JPCERT-AT-2026-0006 on 2026-03-11 disclosing critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, and Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PDF content. Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous 25.001.21265 and earlier (Windows, macOS), Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous 25.001.21265 and earlier (Windows, macOS), Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic 2024 versions 24.001.30307 and earlier (Windows) and 24.001.30308 and earlier (macOS). JPCERT recommends updating to patched versions 25.001.21288, 25.001.21288, and 24.001.30356 respectively.

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution

JPCERT/CC issued alert JPCERT-AT-2026-0011 on April 15, 2026, notifying that vulnerabilities exist in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting multiple versions on Windows and macOS. Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous (26.001.21411) and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic (24.001.30362 and earlier on Windows; 24.001.30360 and earlier on macOS). An attacker may execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to open malicious content leveraging the vulnerability. Users are advised to update to the latest versions: Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous (26.001.21431) or Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic (24.001.30365).

Microsoft April 2026 Security Updates Fix Critical Vulnerabilities

JPCERT/CC issued alert JPCERT-AT-2026-0010 on April 15, 2026, reporting that Microsoft released April 2026 Security Updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to perform network spoofing or execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication. Among the vulnerabilities disclosed, CVE-2026-32201 (Microsoft SharePoint Server Spoofing Vulnerability) has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. JPCERT recommends applying security updates via Microsoft Update, Windows Update, or the Microsoft Update Catalog.

DIAN Files Unified Positive Report on Customs Sanctioning Bill

Colombia's Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) filed a unified positive report for the first legislative debate of the Customs Sanctioning Bill (Régimen Sancionatorio Aduanero) on April 21, 2026. The proposal, developed through 27 working sessions with the Consejo Gremial Nacional, reduces the total number of customs sanctions from 357 to 235 and reorganizes infractions by user type with differentiated penalty ranges. The bill aims to strengthen customs control, combat contraband, and provide greater legal certainty for foreign trade participants. DIAN's target is for the law to be enacted before June 20, 2026, in compliance with a Constitutional Court mandate.

Latin America Records 243 Tax Reform Measures in 2025, CIAT Report Finds

The CIAT Observatory of Fiscal Reforms documented 243 significant tax measures across 19 Latin American countries during fiscal year 2025. Of these, 127 measures focused on strengthening tax administrations and 116 involved fiscal policy adjustments. The report highlights regional trends toward modernization and evasion control, with Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay achieving legislative advances while Colombia faced normative substitution processes or congressional delays. Three strategic priorities emerged: expanding tax bases to increase revenue, consolidating existing systems, and reducing administrative burdens. Technology adoption, including electronic invoicing and pro-forma sworn declarations, was identified as a key driver for voluntary compliance.

Electronic Invoice Training Apr 28 May 12 26

Colombia's DIAN announced three virtual training sessions on its Electronic Invoice System (Sistema de Factura Electrónica) to be held via Microsoft Teams. Sessions cover support documents for non-obligated parties and electronic payroll (April 28), step-by-step electronic invoice activation (May 12), and the Radian platform (May 26), each running from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Participation is open to the public via published connection links.

EMS for Children Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

The South Carolina Department of Public Health announces the EMS for Children Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the State of South Carolina Health Campus, Conference Room B228, 400 Otarre Parkway, Cayce. The agenda and virtual viewing link are available on the meeting event page.

SCDOR Collects $54.4M From Top Delinquent Taxpayers in 2025

The South Carolina Department of Revenue announced that collections from taxpayers on the Top Delinquent Taxpayers lists exceeded $50 million in 2025, reaching $54,484,057 as of December 31, 2025. The program, launched in 2020, publishes lists of the state's top individual and business tax debtors in tax lien status to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability. In 2025 alone, those on the lists paid approximately $5.8 million to the state, including $5.3 million in lien payments, $555,000 in payment plan payments, $4.7 million from businesses, and $1.1 million from individuals.

AZOP na EDPB Simpoziju privatnosti u Veneciji

Potpredsjednik EDPB-a i ravnatelj AZOP-a Zdravko Vukić sudjelovao je na Simpoziju privatnosti na Sveučilištu Ca' Foscari u Veneciji od 20. do 24. travnja. Konferencijska sesija 'Ključna obraćanja o međunarodnoj suradnji' naglasila je važnost jačanja suradnje među europskim tijelima za zaštitu podataka. AZOP je rangiran visoko po broju izrečenih kazni za povrede GDPR-a prema godišnjem izvješću EDPB-a.

EDPB Guidelines on Personal Data Scientific Research

AZOP reports that the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted Guidelines on personal data processing for scientific research purposes, providing interpretation of GDPR provisions applicable to scientific research data processing. The guidelines address conditions for processing, safeguards, and data subject rights in the research context. AZOP, as a member of the EDPB, shares this development with stakeholders in Croatia.

EDPB Vice President Vukic Highlights International Cooperation at Privacy Symposium

At its latest plenary session, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Guidelines on Processing Personal Data for Scientific Research purposes. The Board also established a dedicated team to accelerate completion of anonymization guidelines. AZOP reports that EDPB Vice President Vukic highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation at a privacy symposium. The EDPB further adopted two additional decisions at this session, though details were not fully reported.

STB Authorizes Green Eagle Railroad 1.3-Mile Line in Maverick County, TX

The Surface Transportation Board authorized Green Eagle Railroad to construct and operate an approximately 1.3-mile rail line in Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas, as part of the Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge project. The line will extend from the U.S.-Mexico border to connect with Union Pacific Railroad near UP's Eagle Pass Subdivision, routing rail and commercial motor vehicle traffic around the urban center of Eagle Pass. The Board approved the Southern Rail Alternative route subject to environmental mitigation conditions, and GER must file project status reports, including updates on negotiations with UP and BNSF, in six months and annually thereafter.

Director Position, Contentious Chamber, Belgian DPA, Deadline 23rd Apr

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives has issued a call for candidates for the position of Director of the Contentious Chamber of the Autoriteit voor Gegevensbescherming (APD). The Director will join the APD's Management Committee and lead the Contentious Chamber. Candidates must be Dutch-speaking magistrates. Applications must be submitted within thirty days of publication in the Belgian Official Journal (Moniteur belge), with a deadline of 23 April 2026. The application process is handled exclusively through the Chamber of Representatives.

AI Impact on Privacy, Belgian APD Brochure

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) published on April 13, 2026 a first brochure entitled 'The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Privacy', the inaugural publication of its 'AI & Data Protection' series. The brochure is aimed at citizens who interact with AI systems daily and explains how these systems function, the types of personal data they process, the associated risks, and the rights granted to individuals under data protection legislation. This initiative builds on APD's December 2024 publication on AI systems and the GDPR.

APD and UK ICO Sign Data Protection Cooperation Agreement at Venice

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) and the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding titled 'Cooperation in the Regulation of Laws Protecting Personal Data' at the Privacy Symposium in Venice, Italy. The agreement establishes a cooperation framework for cross-border data protection enforcement, including information sharing, best practices exchange, and coordinated investigations affecting both countries.

Finland Tax Administration Sends Text Message Reminders

Finland's Tax Administration (Vero) published a log of text message reminders sent to taxpayers between January 2026 and April 2026, covering subjects including VAT return due dates, e-invoicing proposals, tax return filing guidance, and employer information-reporting requirements. Messages were sent to individuals, self-employed persons, partnerships, limited companies, forest owners, agricultural operators, and employers newly entered in the Employer Register, ranging from 100 to 50,000 messages per campaign. The Administration clarified that official text messages never contain links and the sender name is always 'Vero', 'Skatt', 'VeroSkatt', or 'Vero Skatt'.

1.4 Million Finnish Taxpayers Face April 14 Deadline as Digital Tax Correspondence Launches

Approximately 1.4 million Finnish wage earners and pension recipients face an April 14 deadline to verify their pre-completed tax returns, while approximately 2 million property owners must also correct real estate details by that date. New legislation effective April 14 will shift all official correspondence from the Tax Administration to electronic format through Suomi.fi Messages for users of e-government services, with tax decisions accessible via MyTax (OmaVero). The Digital Priority approach may save tens of millions of euros annually through faster delivery, improved data security, and better accessibility.

Finland Reports 2,800 Economic Crime Cases, Up 6%

Finland reported nearly 2,800 economic crime cases to police in 2025, a 6% increase from the previous year and the fourth consecutive year of rising reported crime. Customs recorded 43 regulation offences related to sanctions against Russia and confiscated approximately 16.5 million cigarettes, the largest volume in ten years. The Tax Administration imposed over €240 million in taxes from grey economy audits, while the National Enforcement Authority collected nearly €1.5 billion from debtors, and 3,310 bankruptcy proceedings were launched, up 9% year-on-year.

Moving Oxnard Forward v. Lopez - Campaign Contribution Limits Constitutional

The Ninth Circuit en banc affirmed the district court's summary judgment upholding Measure B's per candidate and aggregate campaign contribution limits against First Amendment challenges brought by Moving Oxnard Forward, Inc. The court held the City established a sufficiently important governmental interest in preventing quid pro quo corruption, supported by a District Attorney investigation, newspaper article, resident survey showing 77% wanted accountability, and the fact that 82% of voters approved Measure B. Applying the Randall v. Sorrell 'danger signs' framework, the court found Measure B's limits closely drawn to the City's interest. Judge Collins, joined by Judge VanDyke, dissented, arguing the City's evidence did not meet the proper threshold burden under Supreme Court authority.

USA v. California — Ninth Circuit Grants Injunction Against No Vigilantes Act § 10

The Ninth Circuit granted the United States' motion for an injunction pending appeal, enjoining California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Attorney General Rob Bonta from applying or enforcing § 10 of the No Vigilantes Act (California Penal Code § 13654) against federal agencies and officers. The panel held that the United States is likely to succeed on the merits of its claim that § 10 violates the Supremacy Clause because it attempts to directly regulate the United States in its performance of governmental functions. The court found the other preliminary injunction factors also weigh in the United States' favor. Federal law enforcement officers operating in California are no longer subject to the state's visible identification requirement while performing enforcement duties, pending further court order.

R. v. Ventura Unified School District - IDEA Statute of Limitations

The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's judgment in this IDEA case, holding that claims for educational services received before 2019 were time-barred. The court held that the IDEA's two-year limitations period under 20 U.S.C. § 1415(f)(3)(C) begins when parents know or should know both the school district's failure to assess and diagnose their child and that the child is being denied FAPE. The panel also vacated the remedial order establishing an educational trust and the order granting a motion to enforce the judgment, remanding for further proceedings as to attorneys' fees.

J.R. v. Ventura Unified School District - IDEA Two-Year Limitations Period Ruling

The Ninth Circuit reversed the Central District of California's judgment and held that parents' IDEA lawsuit was untimely as to educational services their child received before 2019. The panel established that the IDEA's two-year statute of limitations begins when parents know or should know (1) the school's failure to assess and diagnose, and (2) that their child is being denied FAPE. The court rejected exceptions for school district misrepresentations and withheld information, finding the parents' claims predating the limitations period time-barred. The panel reversed the judgment awarding benefits for 2012-2019, vacated the educational trust order, and remanded for attorneys' fees proceedings.

Battieste v. United States - Statute of Repose Bars Medical Negligence Claim Filed 18 Years After Surgery

The Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of Velma Battieste's Federal Tort Claims Act suit against the United States for medical negligence arising from an unauthorized C2 vertebra surgery performed at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi in September 2006. The court held that Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-36(2)'s seven-year provision constitutes a statute of repose, presenting an absolute time-bar to claims brought more than seven years after the alleged negligent act. The estate's May 2024 complaint was filed approximately 18 years after the surgery and was therefore time-barred. The February 27, 2026 opinion was withdrawn and replaced by this substituted opinion on rehearing.