EPA Proposes NESHAP Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities Under Clean Air Act Section 112

The EPA is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities under Clean Air Act section 112(d)(6). The agency is not revising current standards for regulated pollutants but is proposing methanol standards for crude oil and natural gas production facilities. The EPA presents two alternative approaches for previously unregulated emission points: deferral or new control standards for acid gas removal units, transport vessel loading operations, storage vessels, and natural gas-driven process controllers and pumps.

Mr A St Auburn v Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Unison Trade Union: 6009627/2024

Employment Tribunal issued a decision on 12 January 2026 (published 22 April 2026) in case 6009627/2024, hearing claims of breach of contract, disability discrimination, race discrimination, unfair dismissal, and unlawful deduction from wages. The claimant Mr A St Auburn brought proceedings against Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (an NHS mental health trust) and Unison Trade Union. The full judgment is available via the gov.uk link and the PDF published by the Government Digital Service.

Mr H Azzizi v B Haroon: Employment Tribunal Decision

Employment Tribunal decision in case Mr H Azzizi v B Haroon (6012531/2025), decided on 13 January 2026 and published 22 April 2026. The case involved Public Interest Disclosure (whistleblowing) and Unlawful Deduction from Wages claims. The full judgment with reasons is available via the linked PDF from the UK Government Publishing Service.

Mrs D Hetherington v Cumberland Council: Disability Discrimination

Mrs D Hetherington brought a disability discrimination claim against Cumberland Council before the Employment Tribunal in England and Wales. The tribunal issued its judgment on 19 January 2026, published on 22 April 2026. The decision addresses dismissal on disability discrimination grounds, with findings that will have implications for the council's employment practices and establish precedent for similar claims.

Miss C Turner v Barclays UK plc Employment Tribunal Decision

Employment Tribunal issued a judgment in Miss C Turner v Barclays UK plc (6016917/2025) on 16 January 2026, with published jurisdiction codes covering Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction from Wages, and Working Time Regulations. The full decision is available in the linked PDF from the UK Government Publishing Service.

Mr T Hubbard v Aviva Employment Services Ltd: Employment Tribunal Decision on Unfair Dismissal and Wages Claims

The Employment Tribunal issued a decision on 27 February 2026 in the case of Mr T Hubbard versus Aviva Employment Services Ltd (case reference 6005738/2025), addressing claims of unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction from wages, and Working Time Regulations violations. The decision was published by HMCTS on 22 April 2026. The full judgment is available via the UK Government publication service link provided in the source document.

C Riley v Quantarverse Ltd: Breach of Contract and Unlawful Deduction from Wages (6014050/2025)

The Employment Tribunal for England and Wales issued a decision on 27 February 2026 in case 6014050/2025, finding in favour of claimant C Riley against Quantarverse Ltd on claims of breach of contract and unlawful deduction from wages. The full judgment was published on 22 April 2026 and is available via the Gov.uk link to the PDF. The decision establishes findings on the specific employment dispute between the named parties under UK employment law.

Mrs V Keegan v Regal Health and Wellbeing Ltd - Sex Discrimination and Unlawful Deduction from Wages

Mrs V Keegan brought claims of sex discrimination and unlawful deduction from wages against Regal Health and Wellbeing Ltd (trading as The Massage Company) before the Employment Tribunal. The decision was issued on 8 February 2026 and published on 22 April 2026. The case falls under the Sex Discrimination and Unlawful Deduction from Wages jurisdiction codes. Affected employers, particularly in the healthcare and wellness sectors, should ensure compliance with equality and wage laws as Employment Tribunal decisions in England and Wales set precedent for employment practices.

Mr J Hayhow v Durkan Ltd: 6006334/2025 Unfair Dismissal Decision

Employment Tribunal issues decision in Mr J Hayhow v Durkan Ltd (6006334/2025) on unfair dismissal claim. The decision was issued by the Employment Tribunal on 26 February 2026 and published on 22 April 2026 under the England and Wales jurisdiction code for Unfair Dismissal.

CBOE Options Fee Schedule Amendment: User Fee Exemption and Non-Display Usage Definition

Cboe Exchange, Inc. has filed SR-CBOE-2026-040 proposing to codify within its Fee Schedule (1) a User Fee exemption for Controlled Distributors accessing market data for specified permitted purposes such as software development, quality assurance, testing, sales support, and technical monitoring, and (2) an amended definition of 'Non-Display Usage' that expands the prior definition to capture machine or automated device access for purposes not solely in support of display for a natural person. The Exchange states the Non-Display Usage amendment is specifically intended to address firms' increasing use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in connection with market data products. Both concepts previously existed in the Cboe Global Markets North American Data Policies but are now being formally incorporated into the Fee Schedule for transparency.

Civil Service Strategy Addresses OAG and PAC Recommendation Backlogs

The Cayman Islands Civil Service has announced a comprehensive accountability strategy to address outstanding recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General and the Public Accounts Committee. The strategy introduces four key elements: a formal Civil Service policy for Government Minutes preparation, a targeted approach to clearing the backlog, a structured plan for OAG and PAC recommendations, and a strengthened tracking system. Chief Officers will be responsible for updating a digital tracking tool with recommendation statuses and delivering agreed actions within specified timelines.

Jovanna Ebanks Wright Wins Cayman Employee of Year Award

Jovanna Ebanks Wright, Principal of the Sir John A Cumber Primary School, was named the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) Employee of the Year for 2025 at a ceremony held at the Kimpton Seafire Resort on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Mrs Wright was selected by Deputy Governor Honourable Franz Manderson from among 12 Employee of the Month awardees under the Deputy Governor's Award Programme. She is the first civil servant in the 13-year history of the programme to hold the top honour twice, having previously been part of the 2020 CIG Team of the Year. She was recognised for leading her school from an Office of Education Standards (OES) rating of 'Weak' to achieving its first rating of 'Good' in 2025.

Pan-Caribbean Brown Sugar Recalled for Metal Fragments

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a public advisory dated 21 April 2026 regarding a recall of Pan-Caribbean Brown Sugar manufactured by Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company Limited in Jamaica, due to contamination with small metal fragments. The product, sold in 1lb, 2lb, and 4lb packages, is being withdrawn from the food supply in coordination with importers, wholesalers, and retailers. DEH is advising consumers to avoid consuming the product and to either dispose of small quantities in regular garbage or return packages to the point of purchase.

Notre Dame Primary School Receives Excellent and Good Ofsted Ratings

Notre Dame du Rosaire Catholic Primary School in Guernsey has received an 'Excellent' rating for Personal Development and Welfare and 'Good' ratings across four other categories in its latest Ofsted inspection. The report highlights the school's inclusive ethos, ambitious curriculum, and strong support for pupils with additional learning needs.

AG Jackson Supports Gov. Stein's Budget Priorities on Public Safety and Fraud

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson released a statement supporting Governor Josh Stein's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The statement endorses public safety priorities including law enforcement bonuses and pay raises, additional funding for the Medicaid Investigations Division with a new data mining position to combat phantom billing fraud, and raises for state employees at NCDOJ.

IOPC Responds to Children's Commissioner Report on Child Strip Searches

The IOPC published a response to the Children's Commissioner's report on police strip searches of children, welcoming progress noted in the report while highlighting ongoing concerns. The IOPC identified that Black children are almost eight times more likely to be strip searched than White children, and that approximately 30 percent of strip searches involved children who had been previously searched. The IOPC supports the Children's Commissioner's call for legislative updates to better safeguard children and vulnerable adults, noting that its own 10 national recommendations have been mostly implemented.

Chairperson Court NCLAT New Delhi Daily Cause List 24 Apr 2026

NCLAT Principal Bench New Delhi published its daily cause list for 24 April 2026, scheduling hearings in the Chairperson Court (hybrid mode). The list covers matters for Orders and Admission across insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, company appeals, and contempt cases.

NCLAT Court-III Cause List, 24th Apr

NCLAT published its Court-III daily cause list for April 24, 2026, scheduling approximately 10 cases for admission and hearing in hybrid mode at 2:00 PM IST. Cases involve insolvency proceedings, personal guarantor matters, and company disputes before Members Justice Yogesh Khanna and Ajai Das Mehrotra. Virtual participation instructions via WebEx are provided.

Registrar Court Daily Cause List 23 April 2026

NCLAT Principal Bench published its daily cause list for the Registrar Court sitting on 23 April 2026 at 11:30 AM in hybrid mode. Five matters are listed for consideration under Rule 26(3) of the NCLAT Rules, 2016, involving insolvency proceedings, personal guarantor applications, and resolution professional appointments.

NCLAT Court-II Daily Cause List, 24 April 2026, Hybrid Mode

NCLAT Principal Bench, Court-II published its daily cause list for 24 April 2026, scheduled for hybrid (in-person and video conferencing) mode. The list includes admission matters, old cases, and hearing matters spanning corporate insolvency, Competition Commission of India appeals, and company law disputes. No new regulatory obligations, penalties, or substantive decisions are contained in this schedule.

NCLAT Court-IV Supplementary Cause List 23rd Apr

NCLAT Principal Bench Court-IV published its supplementary cause list for April 23, 2026, conducting hearings in hybrid mode. The court comprises Justice Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan (Judicial Member) and Naresh Salecha (Technical Member). Listed matters include insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, with parties including Kreate Energy (I) Pvt. Ltd., D.B. Power Ltd., Sristi Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., and others.

NCLAT Court-III Daily Cause List, 23rd Apr 2026

NCLAT Principal Bench, New Delhi published the Court-III Daily Cause List for 23 April 2026 (Thursday), scheduled at 10:30 AM in hybrid mode. The list covers admission and hearing matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and the Companies Act, 2013, before a bench comprising Justice Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan, Mr. Arun Baroka (Member, Technical), and Mr. Indevar Pandey (Member, Technical). Technical instructions for video conferencing participation are provided.

NCLAT Chairperson Supplementary Cause List 23rd April 2026

NCLAT Chairperson's supplementary cause list for 23 April 2026 schedules 11 matters across judgment, orders, and admission categories. Hearings are listed in hybrid (virtual/in-person) mode at 10:30 AM before the Hon'ble Chairperson and Member (Technical). Cases include company appeals under the IBC, contempt petitions, and resolution professional matters.

NCLAT Court-IV Daily Cause List, 23rd Apr 2026

NCLAT Court-IV published its daily cause list for 23rd April 2026, listing approximately 21 insolvency and company law matters scheduled across two sessions at 10:30 AM and 02:00 PM. Cases include insolvency petitions, company appeals, and applications involving banks and corporate debtors.

NCLAT Principal Bench Daily Cause List 23 April

NCLAT Principal Bench published its daily cause list for 23 April 2026, listing cases scheduled for hearing in Court II and additional courts before Members Yogesh Khanna, Ajai Das Mehrotra, and Arun Baroka. The list includes admission matters and old cases for hearing across insolvency, competition, and civil proceedings.

NCLAT Chairperson Court Daily Cause List, 23rd April 2026

NCLAT Principal Bench published its daily cause list dated 23.04.2026 for the Chairperson's Court sitting in hybrid mode. The list schedules insolvency and bankruptcy cases under the IBC for admission and hearing before Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Barun Mitra. This is a procedural scheduling document listing cases for a specific hearing date, not a substantive ruling or order.

NCLAT Court-II Supplementary Cause List, 23.04.2026

NCLAT Court-II published a supplementary cause list for 23.04.2026 (Thursday), commencing at 10:30 AM in hybrid mode. The list includes two matters for admission: Comp. App. (AT) No. 139 of 2026 (Renaissance Buildcon Company Pvt. Ltd. vs. Blackstone Infracon Pvt. Ltd.) and Comp. App. (AT) No. 134 of 2026 (Vijay Data vs. Data Ingenious Global Ltd. & Ors.). The court consists of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yogesh Khanna (Member, Judicial) and Hon'ble Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra (Member, Technical).

NCLAT Court IV Daily Cause List, Principal Bench, New Delhi, 24 April 2026

NCLAT Court IV published its daily cause list for 24 April 2026, listing approximately 36 case entries for the Principal Bench in New Delhi. The session begins at 10:30 AM in hybrid mode, covering admission matters, interim order hearings, contempt cases, and insolvency proceedings under the IBC framework. Instructions for video conferencing participation are provided, including requirements for counsel to mute microphones until their case is called.

GSA Adds Treasury Routine Use for Fraud Prevention Across 16 SORNs

GSA is proposing a new routine use for all its systems of records and government-wide SORNs connected to GSA payments, allowing disclosure of records to the Department of the Treasury for identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments under Executive Order 14249 and OMB M-25-32. The modification affects 16 systems of records including travel charge card programs, SAM, and disbursement files. Comments are due May 22, 2026; the new routine use becomes effective 30 days after publication.

DFC Issues Solicitation for Environmental and Social Advisory Services (IDIQ Contract)

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) issued a solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to obtain environmental and social (E&S) advisory services. The DFC Office of Development Policy seeks a qualified consulting firm to support the E&S Risk Management Team across debt, equity, political risk insurance, and financial intermediary transactions. Offers are due by May 21, 2026.

NNSA Solicits NEPA Technical Support Services for Sandia National Laboratories California

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has posted a solicitation (ID 89233126QNA000465) for technical support services to initiate a new Site-Wide Environmental Assessment (SWEA) process for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance at Sandia National Laboratories in California. The contract covers ongoing operations and future projects. Amendment 1 incorporated Q&A documents and revised evaluation factors. Offers are due April 22, 2026, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.

DoD Pentagon Facility Environmental Compliance Technical Support Solicitation

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a DoD sub-tier office, has issued a solicitation via SAM.gov for Facility Environmental Compliance, Planning, and Resiliency Technical Support services. The contract will support the Pentagon Reservation's 24/7/365 readiness by providing multimedia environmental compliance, resiliency, natural resources, incident response and recovery, planning, and communications support. Offers are due by May 20, 2026, and the solicitation is set aside for total small business.

EPA Awards $25M Contract to Tetra Tech for Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment

The EPA Water, Tribal & Science Division awarded a $25,000,000 contract to Tetra Tech, Inc. of Fairfax, VA (UEI: X38LAAB5HB64) on April 20, 2026. The contract covers professional support services for assessing ecological and human health risks of contaminants in water, fish, sediments, and microbial pathogens in surface waters. The award was made under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a base and all-options value of $25 million.

Water Treatment Consultation Services Solicitation 36C24226Q0508

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an updated solicitation (Notice ID 36C24226Q0508) for Water Treatment Consultation Services at its New Jersey VA Healthcare System, East Orange and Lyons Campuses. The contract is set as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside under Firm Fixed Price terms. Offers are due April 24, 2026, by 10:00 AM EDT.

USDA ARS Solicits Industrial Hygiene Support Services RFQ 1232SA26Q0444

USDA Agricultural Research Service has issued Request for Quotation 1232SA26Q0444 for Industrial Hygiene Support Services at Beltsville, MD. The acquisition is set aside for total small business concerns under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19.0 million. Offers are due by May 4, 2026 at 10:00 am MDT.

FWS Awards $278K to Midtown Personnel for Environ Consulting

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $278,054 contract to Midtown Personnel Inc. for environmental consulting services. The contract (No. 140FNR26P0005) was awarded under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a base value of $278,054.00.

$4M Environmental Consulting Contract Awarded to Pinyon-Sundance JV Under GSA Schedule

The General Services Administration awarded a $4,000,000 contract to Pinyon-Sundance JV, LLC (UEI: F1ZGNX1XB375) on April 17, 2026, for environmental consulting services under Multiple Award Schedule 47QSMD20R0001. The contract was awarded under NAICS code 541620 with a base and all-options value of $4 million. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, PA, and performance will occur in Lakewood, CO 80227.

Navy Awards $35M Environmental Compliance IDIQ to Ayuda Companies for Joint Region Marianas, Guam

NAVFAC Marianas awarded Ayuda Companies a $35,000,000.00 IDIQ contract for environmental compliance services at Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Guam. The contract has a 12-month base period (April 20, 2026 – April 19, 2027) plus four 12-month option periods and an optional six-month extension, with a potential final completion date of April 19, 2031. The award was set aside for total small business under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services). The contractor will perform environmental compliance programs including clean air, drinking water, clean water, hazardous waste, pollution prevention, oil management, solid waste, pesticide compliance, EPCRA, storage tank management, NEPA, and environmental sampling for JRM installations including Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Andersen Air Force Base.

EPA Finalizes Pesticide Tolerances for Hydrogen Cyanide, Naphthaleneacetic Acid, Carboxin, Ethofumesate, Thiobencarb, and Propylene Oxide Under FFDCA

The EPA is finalizing pesticide tolerance actions for six active ingredients—hydrogen cyanide, 1-naphthaleneacetic acid, carboxin, ethofumesate, thiobencarb, and propylene oxide—following registration review conducted under FIFRA. The rule establishes or modifies tolerance levels (legal limits for pesticide chemical residues in or on food) under FFDCA section 408(e), effective April 22, 2026. Affected parties may file objections or request hearings by June 22, 2026.

NESHAP Technology Review: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities

The EPA is proposing a technology review of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities under Clean Air Act section 112(d)(6). The Agency is not proposing revisions to current emission standards. The EPA is proposing new standards for methanol from regulated emission points and presenting two alternative approaches for previously unregulated emission points, including acid gas removal units, transport vessel loading operations, storage vessels, and natural gas-driven process controllers and pumps. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.

Trump EO Accelerates Psychedelic Drug Approvals for Mental Illness

President signs Executive Order 14401 directing federal agencies to accelerate research, approval, and access pathways for psychedelic drugs including ibogaine compounds for treatment-resistant serious mental illness. The FDA must prioritize National Priority Vouchers and Right to Try access, HHS must allocate at least $50 million through ARPA-H for state collaboration, and the Attorney General must initiate rescheduling review for Schedule I substances completing Phase 3 trials.

Alecensaro Alectinib Risk of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia and Acute Pancreatitis

Health Canada has identified severe hypertriglyceridemia as a newly characterized adverse reaction associated with Alecensaro (alectinib) in lung cancer patients. Clinical trial data showed hypertriglyceridemia events of any grade in 4.3% of patients and severe or life-threatening events in 1.5%, while five medically confirmed post-marketing cases were reported internationally, including three cases of life-threatening pancreatitis with all patients recovering following treatment. Health Canada is requiring triglyceride monitoring at baseline and periodically, temporary withholding of Alecensaro if triglycerides exceed specified thresholds or pancreatitis occurs, and an update to the Canadian Product Monograph.

FCA and PRA Phase 1 SM&CR Reforms Cut Certification Roles by 15%

The FCA and PRA have published Phase 1 reforms to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), effective 22 April 2026. Key changes include reducing the total number of certification roles by approximately 15% by removing the need to certify individuals for overlapping functions, extending the time for senior manager applications to 12 weeks, raising enhanced firm thresholds by 30%, and increasing the validity period for criminal record checks. The reforms maintain the core principle of senior leader accountability while reducing administrative burden on financial services firms. HM Treasury has separately published its consultation response on further changes, including potentially removing the Certification Regime from legislation entirely.

DOL Seeks 204 Puerto Rico Police Officers for $128K Unclaimed Back Wages

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is seeking 204 current or former Puerto Rico Police Department officers who worked between June 13, 2010,, and August 31, 2014, to claim $128,704 in unclaimed back wages. The distribution stems from a 2016 federal court order requiring the police department to pay $8,732,386 in back wages and interest to 2,642 officers for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, primarily failure to pay overtime properly. Affected workers can contact the division at 1-202-343-5524 or use the Workers Owed Wages online search tool with the term 'PR Police.'

DOL 2026 Virtual Seminars on Prevailing Wage for Federal Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division announced it will host free virtual seminars on prevailing wage requirements for federal contractors on May 20-21 and September 23-24, 2026. Sessions will cover the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, the Service Contract Act, and related topics, with attendance free but requiring registration through Eventbrite. The seminars aim to help contractors, contracting agencies, unions, and workers improve compliance with federal wage laws on federally funded construction and service contracts.

DOL Recovers $63,645 for 8 Austin Restaurant Workers Denied Overtime

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that El Beto's Tacos LLC, operating as Beto's Restaurant and Bar in Austin, Texas, violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay overtime premiums and making illegal wage deductions from tipped employees. Investigators determined workers averaged over eight overtime hours weekly without proper compensation. The employer also deducted uniform expenses from tipped workers' wages, resulting in pay below the minimum wage. The DOL recovered $63,645 in back wages for the eight affected workers.

DOL Proposes Joint Employer Status Rule Under FLSA, FMLA, MSPA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has published a proposed rule to establish a single nationwide standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The proposal addresses divergent federal circuit court precedent by proposing an aligned analysis across all three statutes. A 60-day public comment period closes June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Joint employers are jointly and severally liable for all wages, overtime premiums, and other employee rights under the covered laws.

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds 13 Murder Convictions, Vacates Firearm Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia on April 21, 2026 upheld murder convictions and life prison sentences for 13 defendants including John Bailey, Bobby Crawford, Deon Ellison, David Kelly, Matthew Larkins, Deqaveon Malcolm, Travis McFarland, Tonya Monroe, Gregory Painter, Sheldon Ragland, and Calvin Sneed. In Sneed v. The State (S26A0409), the Court vacated convictions and sentences for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, remanding the case to the trial court to correct sentencing merger errors. The Court also accepted a voluntary surrender of law license from attorney Leonard Richard Medley, III and dismissed a disciplinary matter involving Darryl J. Ferguson.

BGC Partners Granted Patent for Hover Dropdown Order Entry

The USPTO granted patent US12608740B2 to BGC Partners, L.P. for a graphical user interface enabling order entry via hover-based dropdown menus. The patent, filed April 24, 2023 with 19 claims, covers a method where hovering a cursor over a product renders a dropdown with parameter options, and selecting an option transmits an order for that product. Inventors are Harris Park and Eric Hirschhorn.

Block Inc. Receives Dynamic Customer Profile Recommendations Patent

The USPTO granted Block, Inc. Patent US12608737B1 for a system generating dynamic product recommendations based on customer profiles combined with real-time item availability data at merchant locations. The patent covers a computing system that receives a customer identifier upon merchant visit, accesses the customer's profile and stock data, generates in-stock item recommendations, and transmits them to a merchant server device for customer display. The patent includes 20 claims and was filed on July 17, 2023.