Detroit Tigers, Inc. v. Leonard's Fountain Specialties, Inc. - Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board filed Opposition No. 91306384 brought by Detroit Tigers, Inc. against Leonard's Fountain Specialties, Inc., challenging the registration of the trademark MOTOR CITY SODA CRAFT BREWED SINCE 1964. The opposition was filed on April 6, 2026, initiating formal TTAB proceedings that will determine whether the subject trademark can proceed to registration.

Errata Notice Shortening Comment Period for PJM Interconnection Filings

FERC issued an errata notice shortening the comment period for multiple PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. filings under dockets ER26-1302, ER26-1332, ER26-1337, ER26-1371, ER26-1374, and ER26-1381. The notice, filed by the Secretary of the Commission, provides new deadlines for interested parties to submit comments on the PJM tariff and rate filings. This procedural notice affects market participants, generators, and load-serving entities participating in PJM wholesale electricity markets.

Notice of Intent to Prepare Environmental Assessment for Dominion Energy Bath County Pumped Storage Project

FERC issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Dominion Energy Bath County Pumped Storage Project (P-2716) under Part I of the Federal Power Act. The notice initiates the environmental review process for this existing pumped storage hydroelectric facility in Virginia. Parties interested in the proceeding may obtain documents through FERC's eLibrary system.

Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC Status Report - RP26-339

Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC filed a status report with FERC on April 7, 2026, under docket RP26-339 (Gas Rate Cases). The status report was submitted by Settlement Judge A. McBarnette and addressed to Commissioners and staff as well as the Chief Judge. This is a procedural filing in an ongoing natural gas pipeline rate proceeding.

Settlement Judge Designated for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Rate Case RP26-589

FERC's Chief Judge has designated a settlement judge for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.'s rate case under docket RP26-589. The procedural order assigns Administrative Law Judge A. Satten to oversee settlement discussions. This is a standard procedural step in FERC's rate case process to facilitate resolution before full adjudication.

Errata Notice Shortening Comment Period for PJM Interconnection LLC

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an errata notice shortening the comment period for multiple PJM Interconnection LLC dockets (ER26-1255, ER26-1325, ER26-1335, ER26-1385, ER26-1461). The notice was filed and posted on April 7, 2026, and is classified as a Formal Notice. Affected parties include PJM Interconnection and other intervenors in these proceedings.

MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline Motion to Vacate Certificate in Part

FERC issued a formal notice that MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC filed a motion to partially vacate a certificate for its Westbound Compression Expansion Project under docket CP24-13. The motion concerns the natural gas pipeline infrastructure project and was filed with the Commission on April 7, 2026. This is a procedural filing that initiates Commission review of the request to modify the project's regulatory authorization.

Consumers Energy Informal Settlement Conference Notice PR25-52

FERC issued a notice scheduling an informal settlement conference in docket PR25-52 concerning Consumers Energy Company. The conference will provide an opportunity for parties to resolve matters without contested proceedings. The Secretary of the Commission authorized this administrative action to facilitate settlement discussions.

Viola Project Environmental Assessment Schedule - Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

FERC issued a formal notice establishing the schedule for preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Viola Project proposed by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. The notice is filed under Docket CP26-74 and sets out the procedural timeline for FERC staff review of the project's environmental impacts. Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline must comply with FERC's EA process as part of the certificate approval requirements under the Natural Gas Act.

SB1570 effective June 5, limits hospital info sharing

SB1570 effective June 5, limits hospital info sharing