DOJ Approves DOE Voluntary DPA Plans of Action

The DOJ Antitrust Division published notice that Acting Assistant Attorney General found DOE's proposed Plans of Action under section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 may become effective. The finding concludes that the national defense purposes may not reasonably be achieved through plans with less anticompetitive effects or without any plans of action. This clears the way for DOE to implement voluntary agreements with private industry participants, who gain antitrust law defenses when acting within the scope of approved plans of action.

TRA Proposes Anti-Dumping Duty on South Korean Hot Rolled Steel Plate

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) published a Statement of Essential Facts on 23 April 2026 proposing anti-dumping duties on hot rolled steel plate from South Korea, with TRA's preferred option covering plates under 2500mm at rates of 7.04% to 22.27%. Full-scope duties (5.98% to 24.28%) were rejected following an Economic Interest Test that found harm to UK downstream sectors including renewable energy, shipbuilding, and defence. The TRA is accepting public comments via its public file until 21 May 2026 before making a final recommendation to the Secretary of State for Business & Trade.

Monroe County DHS v. A. S.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 4, released its published opinion in Monroe County DHS v. A. S. on April 23, 2026. The opinion is subject to further editing and modification before appearing in the official bound volume of reports. This court ruling modifies the legal and compliance landscape for the parties involved.

Monroe County DHS v. A. S.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals published opinion 2026AP000066, Monroe County DHS v. A. S., in District 4 (Monroe County), released April 23, 2026. The opinion is available in PDF format through the court's electronic filing system. Published opinions are subject to further editing and will appear in the bound volume of official reports.

Kristopher Paul Torgerson v. Dodge County Circuit Court

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals released opinion 2025AP002095 in Kristopher Paul Torgerson v. Circuit Court for Dodge County on April 23, 2026. The opinion, filed under District 4 in Dodge County, is available in PDF format from the court's electronic opinions system. This is a published opinion subject to further editing before inclusion in the official reports.

Jackson County v. D. C.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 4, released an opinion in Jackson County v. D. C. on April 23, 2026, under docket number 2025AP001839. The opinion is available in PDF format and subject to further editing before inclusion in the official bound reports. No disposition, ruling text, or legal analysis is included in the source listing.

State v. Jeffrey P. Lepsch, 23rd Apr

Wisconsin Court of Appeals search results page listing one published opinion: State v. Jeffrey P. Lepsch, Case No. 2025AP001316, released April 23, 2026. The opinion is from District 4 and originated in La Crosse County, available for download as a PDF document. Published opinions are subject to further editing before appearing in the official reports.

Jackson County v. D. C., 2025AP001838, 23rd Apr

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals published opinion 2025AP001838 in Jackson County v. D. C. on April 23, 2026, available as a PDF download from the court's electronic opinion system. The case is assigned to District 4 and originates from Jackson County. This is a published appellate opinion subject to modification before inclusion in the official bound volume of reports.

State v. Gary Aaron Huber Opinion Published

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals published its opinion in State v. Gary Aaron Huber, Case No. 2024AP002621-CR, released on April 23, 2026. The case was decided in the Fourth District and originated in Rock County. The opinion is available in PDF format through the court's official opinion portal.

Theresa Anne Carey v. Tai P. Seeff

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals released an opinion in Theresa Anne Carey v. Tai P. Seeff, Case 2025AP001504, released April 23, 2026. The opinion, filed in District 4 for Vernon County, is available via PDF from the court's electronic opinions system. This marks the entry of a published appellate decision in the civil matter between the named parties.

2025 Epidemiology Report Shows Disease Trends, Responses

The Virgin Islands Department of Health has published its 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of disease trends and public health responses across the Territory. Key 2025 statistics include 378 confirmed influenza cases, 140 COVID-19 cases with no reported fatalities, and 47 confirmed dengue cases. The Epidemiology Division also transitioned to a cloud-based surveillance system and launched a public-facing Epidemiology Data Dashboard to improve real-time reporting and community transparency.

WIC Program Rolls Out Enhanced Food Packages for Women and Children

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health WIC Program has implemented enhanced food packages as the final phase of a nationwide USDA modernization initiative. The updates include a permanent increase in the cash value benefit for fruits and vegetables, ranging from approximately $25 to $49 monthly depending on participant category, plus expanded food options such as whole grain pasta, cornmeal, canned tuna, and yogurt. The new benefits became available to participants on April 17, 2026, aligning with the USDA's science-based nutritional guidelines and the VI DOH mission to reduce health risks for women and children.

VI Department of Health Describes Public Health Standards Role

The Virgin Islands Department of Health has published an informational overview describing its role as both the regulatory agency and public health services arm for the Territory. The department's Environmental Health Division conducts routine food establishment inspections, investigates complaints, monitors sanitation conditions, and supports public accommodations and community environments. The overview cites Titles 3 and 19 of the Virgin Islands Code as the governing authority and references the FDA Food Code and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as the science-based frameworks underpinning the department's standards. This document does not introduce new compliance requirements, enforcement actions, or policy changes.

EPA Approves Missouri SIP Construction Permit Revisions

The EPA is taking final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan received on March 19, 2025, updating construction permit requirements for stationary and portable air sources. The revisions include updating fees for facilities applying for and receiving construction permits for air pollution sources, removing a subsection from the state rule that was never approved in the SIP, and making administrative wording changes. The EPA is also correcting the state effective date in table C from the original proposal. This final rule is effective on May 26, 2026.

EPA Approves Virginia SIP Revision for Volatile Organic Compound Definition

The EPA is approving Revision A23 to Virginia's State Implementation Plan, which updates the Virginia Administrative Code definition of volatile organic compound (VOC) to align with the federal regulatory definition. The rule is effective May 26, 2026. This approval applies specifically to Virginia's air quality program under 40 CFR Part 52.

Michigan 2015 Ozone Moderate RACT SIP Revision Comment Period Reopened

The EPA Region 5 is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule approving revisions to Michigan's State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The revisions concern Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for Western Michigan nonattainment areas including Berrien, western Allegan, and western Muskegon counties. Comments must now be received on or before May 26, 2026, following a request from a public commenter.

Missouri Petroleum Liquid Storage Emissions Approval Proposed

The EPA proposes to approve Missouri's State Implementation Plan revision controlling volatile organic compound emissions from petroleum liquid storage, loading, and transfer operations under 40 CFR Part 52. The rule is open for public comment through the EPA's regional office in Kansas City and via Regulations.gov. Regulated petroleum facilities should review the proposal and submit comments by May 26, 2026.

Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Correction

The EPA proposes a correction to the hazardous waste identification and listing rules under 40 CFR 261 affecting WRB Refining. The document opens a 27-day public comment period closing on May 20, 2026 (docket EPA-R06-RCRA-2026-2641). Stakeholders should review the proposed correction and submit comments via Regulations.gov before the deadline.

Franklin v. Carrington Mortgage Services LLC — Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Ricky R. Franklin's direct appeal from an October 2025 trial court order awarding $14,354.50 in attorney fees to defendants Carrington Mortgage Services LLC and Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB under OCGA § 9-15-14(b). The court held it lacked jurisdiction because appeals from attorney-fee awards require an application for discretionary review under OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(10), which Franklin failed to file, and noncompliance with the discretionary appeals procedure is fatal to appellate jurisdiction.

Nancy Pierce Jo Jenkins v. Michelle Jenkins - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied a discretionary application for appeal filed by Nancy Pierce Jo Jenkins against Michelle Jenkins. The case, bearing Docket Number A26D0443 and originating from lower court LC Number 24CV002090, was denied on April 23, 2026. This disposition represents a procedural court ruling that affirms the lower court's proceedings without further appeal rights.

Usman Mohsin v. State, Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed appeal A26A1418 filed by Usman Mohsin against the State. The appellant failed to file an enumeration of errors and brief within the required 20-day period under Court of Appeals Rule 23(a), and failed to comply with a court order directing compliance by April 10, 2026. The appeal was deemed abandoned and dismissed pursuant to Court of Appeals Rules 7 and 23(a).

Saadi Orabi v. Abe Malla - Appeal Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed appeal case A26A1131, Saadi Orabi v. Abe Malla, as abandoned on April 23, 2026. The appellant failed to comply with the Court's notice of docketing and Court of Appeals Rule 23(a) regarding filing an enumeration of errors and brief within twenty days. On February 11, 2026, the Court ordered the appellant to file these documents by February 20, 2026, but no filing was received as of the order date.

Knowles v. Knowles - Emergency Motion for Stay Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied Jeremy Knowles's pro se emergency motion seeking a stay of enforcement of a trial court's final order pending appellate review. The court found that although his application for discretionary appeal was granted on March 10, 2026, he failed to file a stamped notice of appeal in DeKalb County Superior Court within the required ten-day period, meaning no supersedeas existed to automatically stay enforcement. The court declined to exercise its limited emergency powers under Court of Appeals Rule 40(b) to grant discretionary relief.

Ergin Tek v. Holly Park Square Apartments, LLC: Lien Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Ergin Tek's appeal in Case No. A26A1636 on April 23, 2026, for lack of jurisdiction. The dismissal stems from the underlying mechanic's lien case remaining pending below while damages await determination. Tek failed to comply with interlocutory appeal procedures, which required obtaining a certificate of immediate review from the trial court before pursuing the direct appeal.

Burton v. State, Georgia Appeals, Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Case No. A26A1754, Andre Latrell Burton v. The State, for lack of jurisdiction. Burton had pled guilty in 2017 to kidnapping with bodily injury and other crimes, then filed a 2024 motion to set aside his sentence. The trial court denied that motion on November 5, 2025, but Burton did not file his notice of appeal until March 2, 2026 — approximately four months after the trial court's order and well beyond the statutory 30-day window under OCGA § 5-6-38(a).

Willie Clarence Lee Jr. v. State Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Willie Clarence Lee Jr.'s appeal because his notice of appeal was filed 34 days after the trial court's December 4, 2025 order, exceeding the 30-day statutory deadline under OCGA § 5-6-38(a). The court held that timely filing of a notice of appeal is an absolute jurisdictional requirement. Lee was convicted in 2014 of two counts of rape, two counts of statutory rape, and four counts of child molestation; his conviction was previously affirmed in 2019. The dismissal leaves the underlying conviction and trial court order undisturbed.

Marquez Hutchinson v. Georgia Department of Human Services, Ex. Rel., Jordan Hutchinson

The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia denied the discretionary application for appeal in Case No. A26D0435 on April 23, 2026. The underlying case (LC Number 25CS000847) involved Marquez Hutchinson versus the Georgia Department of Human Services, on the relation of Jordan Hutchinson. No further appeal rights are specified in this procedural order.

Allied Property Group v. Perrin Oaks HOA - Interlocutory Application Dismissed

Allied Property Group, LLC's interlocutory appeal application was dismissed as untimely by the Court of Appeals of Georgia. The trial court had granted Allied a certificate of immediate review on March 17, 2026, but Allied did not file its application until March 31, 2026—four days past the March 27, 2026 deadline prescribed by OCGA § 5-6-34(b). The court held that the statutory requirements for interlocutory review are jurisdictional, and non-compliance deprives the appellate court of authority to hear the application.

Czech Financial Analytical Office Lists 3 Job Openings Including Sanctions Lawyer

The Czech Financial Analytical Office (FAÚ) has posted 3 career opportunities on its official website, including a position for an international sanctions lawyer within the Legal Department (position ID FM 015) and two supervisory roles in the Analysis Division (FM 030). The postings emphasize equal opportunity and proportional gender representation in the workplace. FAÚ, operating under the Ministry of Finance, handles anti-money laundering and international sanctions compliance matters, with one posting dating to January 2025 for a sanctions law specialist. Personal data processing for all applications follows GDPR requirements as specified in Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Seznam žádostí o poskytnutí informace dle zákona č. 106/1999 Sb.

FAU (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů) published a register of 10 information requests received under Czech Freedom of Information Act No. 106/1999 Coll., covering the period from November 2024 through July 2025. The requests are listed chronologically with reference numbers, dates, and links to individual records. No response outcomes, denials, or partial disclosures are detailed in this listing.

Czech FAÚ News: EU Sanctions, AML Guidance, Fraud Warnings

The Czech Financial Analytical Unit (FAÚ) news page aggregates 10 recent updates spanning November 2025 to April 2026, covering EU sanctions training and webinars, updated AML methodology for gambling operators (Methodological Guideline No. 6), public fraud warnings including dubious cryptocurrency investment platforms, an updated list of high-risk third countries, and a Czech government resolution on money laundering risk development (2020–2024).

Masato Kanda Seeks Reelection as ADB President After Record $44B Support

ADB President Masato Kanda announced his intention to stand for reelection after his current term ends on 23 November 2026. Under his leadership, ADB committed $29.3 billion from its own resources in 2025 — a 20% increase over 2024 — with partners contributing an additional $14.7 billion, for a total of $44 billion of development finance. ADB Presidents are nominated from ADB's regional members for a five-year term and elected by the ADB Board of Governors. The Board of Governors will vote on Mr. Kanda's candidacy for a full five-year term.

ADB Commits Record $29.3B, 20% Rise, 23rd Apr

ADB committed $29.3 billion from its own resources in 2025, representing a 20% increase over 2024, with expected impacts of over 3.3 million jobs created and benefits to over 180 million people. The bank also implemented key institutional reforms including an amendment to the ADB Charter removing lending limitations to enable a 50% increase in financing capacity, an updated energy policy, streamlined procurement procedures, and a new approach to critical minerals-to-manufacturing value chains. Regional commitments totaled $8.3 billion for Central West Asia, $9.7 billion for South Asia, $9 billion for Southeast Asia, $1.4 billion for East Asia, and $680 million for the Pacific.

ADB Appoints Lyaziza Sabyrova Country Director for Armenia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Lyaziza Sabyrova as its new Country Director for Armenia, effective 1 April 2026. Ms. Sabyrova brings more than 30 years of professional experience, including over two decades with ADB, and will lead ADB's operations in Armenia, oversee implementation of the bank's operational approach, and manage a cross-functional resident mission. She will advance strategic priorities including infrastructure development, private sector-led growth, human development, and climate and disaster resilience.

Joint Advisory on INC Ransom Cyber Threat Targeting Australia, New Zealand and Pacific

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released a joint advisory with CERT Tonga and New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) detailing the operations of INC Ransom, a Russian-based ransomware group that has targeted organisations in Australia and the Pacific since 2023. The advisory describes the group's tactics including spear-phishing, exploitation of unpatched internet-facing devices, and double-extortion techniques where stolen data is published to a leak site if ransom is not paid. The ACSC strongly recommends organisations and government ministries implement the outlined mitigations to reduce compromise risk.

ACSC Publishes Guidance on Frontier AI Cyber Threat Landscape

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has published guidance on how frontier artificial intelligence models are reshaping the cyber threat landscape, noting that AI is reducing the cost, effort and expertise required to discover and exploit software vulnerabilities. The guidance references Anthropic's Claude Mythos model having discovered long-standing vulnerabilities that survived decades of human review and millions of automated tests, in some cases resulting in sophisticated exploit development. ACSC recommends organisations implement mitigation strategies including reducing attack paths, adopting daily patching, using AI to identify vulnerabilities in software development, and implementing layered security aligned with defence-in-depth principles. The guidance references ASD's Information Security Manual and Essential Eight framework as baseline standards.

LEO SATCOM Security Risks and Mitigations Guidance Released

ASD's ACSC, in collaboration with the Australian Space Agency, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, NSA, and New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre, has published guidance on cyber security risks associated with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication services. The guidance covers risks across space, ground, and user segments, addressing communication links, supply chains, and data management. The document provides key questions organisations should ask LEO SATCOM providers to assess security measures and resiliency.

IDPC Commissioner Ian Deguara's Five-Year Mandate Ends

The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) announces that Commissioner Ian Deguara's five-year mandate ends on 23 April 2026. The Government of Malta published a notice in the Government Gazette on 17 April 2026 announcing the appointment of a new Commissioner, effective 24 April 2026. The outgoing Commissioner thanked his team for their dedication and commitment to safeguarding individuals' data protection rights.

EDPB Adopts DPIA Template for GDPR Compliance

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a standardized template for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), as announced by Malta's Information and Data Protection Commissioner on 16 April 2026. The template is designed to help organisations structure, harmonise, and evidence their DPIA reporting processes in line with GDPR requirements. The adoption follows the EDPB's Helsinki Statement commitment to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency across Europe, with the template accompanied by an explainer document providing concise guidance on completion.

EDPB Adopts Scientific Research Guidelines, Approves Europrivacy Seal

The European Data Protection Board adopted Guidelines on processing personal data for scientific research purposes and created a dedicated team to accelerate finalization of anonymization guidelines. The Board also adopted two opinions on Europrivacy certification criteria, including one approved as a European Data Protection Seal for international data transfers. The guidelines aim to help researchers navigate GDPR compliance while protecting individuals' fundamental rights.

First Lady Melania Trump Delivers Remarks at 113th First Lady's Luncheon

First Lady Melania Trump delivered remarks at the 113th Congressional Club First Lady's Luncheon on April 23, 2026, promoting her BE BEST Fostering the Future initiative. She highlighted four reunifications of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families, her White House AI Workshop engaging nearly 3,000 schools nationwide, and $30 million allocated to HUD's 2026 budget for foster youth housing. The First Lady discussed bipartisan legislation to protect the foster care community and encouraged participation in the Presidential AI Challenge.

Trump Announces Regeneron MFN Drug Pricing Deal, $27B US Investment

President Trump announced the 17th most-favored-nation (MFN) drug pricing agreement with Regeneron, covering 86% of the branded drug market across all 17 leading pharmaceutical manufacturers. Regeneron will reduce its cholesterol medicine Praluent from $537 to $225 for patients purchasing through TrumpRx, and will provide its new gene therapy Otarmeni for genetic deafness at no cost to American families. The company also committed $27 billion in U.S. research, development, and manufacturing by 2029, bringing total pharmaceutical investments under the President to $448 billion in 15 months.

CrowdStrike LogScale Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability Resolved

Agenzia per la Cybersicurezza Nazionale (ACN) published an alert (AL03/260423/CSIRT-ITA) regarding a critical arbitrary file read vulnerability in CrowdStrike LogScale, identified as CVE-2026-40050. The vulnerability affects LogScale Self-Hosted versions from 1.224.0 to 1.233.0 (inclusive), 1.234.x versions prior to 1.234.1, and LTS version 1.228.1 and earlier. ACN recommends updating vulnerable products per the vendor security bulletin referenced in the alert.

Ruby ERB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2026-41316

ACN Italia ha rilevato una vulnerabilità critica (CVE-2026-41316) nella libreria Ruby 'erb' che consente a un utente malintenzionato remoto di eseguire codice arbitrario sui sistemi target. La vulnerabilità interessa erb gem versione 6.0.3 e precedenti, con un impatto sistemico classificato come Alto (66.41). Il CSIRT-ITA raccomanda di aggiornare immediatamente le versioni vulnerabili seguendo le indicazioni del bollettino di sicurezza Ruby-lang.

High Severity Junos OS Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability Fixed

ACN issued Alert AL05/260423/CSIRT-ITA warning of a high-severity arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Juniper Networks' Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved. The vulnerability, CVE-2026-33791, could allow a malicious user with elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code by bypassing security features on affected systems. Multiple versions of Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved across six release branches are affected, with ACN recommending users update to patched versions as specified in Juniper's security bulletin.

61 Global Data Authorities Issue Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery Privacy

The National Privacy Commission of the Philippines joined 60 other data protection authorities worldwide in publishing a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy. The statement, coordinated through the Global Privacy Assembly's International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group, addresses concerns about AI systems capable of generating realistic images and videos of identifiable individuals without consent. Signatories outlined expectations including robust safeguards against misuse, meaningful transparency about AI capabilities, accessible content removal mechanisms, and enhanced protections for children. The NPC has indicated it is reviewing regulatory and policy options in response to these emerging risks.

NPC Philippines Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Data Privacy Protection

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines marks its 10th anniversary in March 2026, reflecting on a decade of strengthening data protection frameworks since its establishment on March 7, 2016. Key milestones include the launch of the NPC Registration System (NPCRS) and Data Breach Notification Management System (DBNMS), issuance of policies on consent, legitimate interest, and data breach notification, and the NPC's service as the first fee-funded Secretariat of the Global Privacy Assembly.

NSF Fees Capped at $10 for Canadian Bank Customers

The Regulations Amending the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations came into force on March 12, 2026, capping NSF fees at $10 for federally regulated banks and credit unions. Previously, NSF fees typically ranged from $45 to $48 and could be charged in rapid succession. The new rules prohibit NSF fees charged within 2 business days of a prior NSF fee on the same personal deposit account, and prohibit NSF fees on overdrawn amounts under $10. FCAC will oversee industry compliance, and the government has asked FCAC to prepare a separate report on the structure, level, and transparency of bank fees later in 2026.

NC General Fund Monthly Report, February 2026

The NC Office of the State Controller published the February 2026 General Fund Monthly Financial Report, covering state revenues, receipts, appropriated expenditures, and disbursements on a cash basis. The report draws data from the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and includes both reverting activities reported net of receipts and non-reverting activities reported gross of refunds. Links to the full PDF report and supporting charts are provided alongside archives of prior reports.

2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Released

The NC Office of the State Controller has released the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the 2025 Popular Report, the Budgetary Comparison Report, and the Letter of Transmittal. North Carolina received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 31st consecutive year for its 2024 ACFR. The 2025 ACFR has been submitted to the GFOA to determine eligibility for another certificate.