Federal Revenues in Fiscal Year 2025

The Congressional Budget Office released an infographic showing federal revenues totaled $5.2 trillion in fiscal year 2025. The publication includes related infographics on discretionary spending, mandatory spending, and overall federal budget figures for FY2025. This is informational budgetary data with no regulatory requirements.

Federal Deficit $1.8T, 5.8% of GDP

The Congressional Budget Office released its budget outlook report showing the federal deficit reached $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2025, representing 5.8% of GDP. This represents a slight improvement from the previous year's 6.4% of GDP, reflecting increased tax revenues and moderating spending growth.

Minimum Base Assessment Adjustments for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions

OSFI has published annual minimum base assessment adjustments for federally regulated financial institutions for fiscal year 2026/27 (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027). The adjustments, based on the change in the Consumer Price Index from 2024 to 2025, increase fees across three institution tiers: societies/fraternal benefit societies to $2,560; restricted foreign banks, fiduciary trust/loan companies, and cooperative credit associations to $19,190; and full-service banks, unrestricted foreign banks, and retail associations to $38,370.

All In One Smile dental services trademark application

USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application TM98599168 for "ALL IN ONE SMILE" covering dental implant surgery services, advertising and business management consultancy, and dental bridges under Class 044. The application was filed on June 13, 2024.

Medignix trademark for medical mobility and assistive devices

The USPTO received a trademark application for MEDIGNIX (Serial No. TM98666943) filed on July 25, 2024, under Intent-to-Use provisions. The application covers Class 010 medical devices including crutches, walking aids, walking frames, commode chairs, and bathtub rails adapted for persons with disabilities.

GAIN trademark includes haemostats, cervical collars, medical gloves

The USPTO published trademark application TM98820521 for GAIN covering medical devices including haemostats, cervical collars, medical gloves, and other goods in Nice Classification 10. The application was filed on October 25, 2024, and published for opposition on March 29, 2026.

ZIROSSTEE Trademark Application - Medical Devices Class 10

USPTO published trademark application TM99074696 for ZIROSSTEE covering medical implant products including biodegradable bone fixation implants, surgical implants, orthopedic joint implants, artificial bones, dental implants, and related devices in International Class 10. The application was filed March 9, 2025, under intent-to-use basis with the declaration published March 29, 2026.

WARABLE Trademark - Medical Monitoring Devices

USPTO published the WARABLE trademark application (TM99506385) for opposition on March 29, 2026. The mark covers medical devices for monitoring blood oxygen saturation, blood gas concentrations, respiratory events, and vital signs, combined with a mobile device app and cloud-based AI interpretation tools. The application was filed on November 23, 2025.

Dental Mixing Tips Trademark - Class 10

The USPTO published trademark application TM97189180 for dental mixing tips and cartridges used with dispensers for multi-part dental compositions. The application was originally filed on December 24, 2021, and published for opposition on March 29, 2026. Third parties have a 30-day window to file oppositions based on likelihood of confusion with existing registrations.

BLINKJOY trademark for rechargeable heated eye mask

USPTO published trademark application TM98625539 for BLINKJOY, covering rechargeable heated eye masks for therapeutic purposes including moisture-retaining sleep masks for dry eyes. The application was filed on June 28, 2024, under Intent to Use basis with a stated intent-to-use date of March 29, 2026.

XSENSE Trademark for Cryoablation Medical Devices

USPTO received Intent to Use trademark application TM97544323 for XSENSE covering Class 10 cryoablation medical devices including surgical probes, catheters, cryotherapy consoles, and applicators. The applicant seeks to protect the mark for use with cryosurgical apparatus, cryoablation needles, medical balloons, and aerosol dispensers for cryogenic treatment delivery. No compliance action required.

Italian National Pleads Guilty to Export Control Violations for Smuggling Ammunition to Russia

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced that Italian national Manfred Gruber pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit export control violations. Gruber illegally exported over $540,000 worth of American-made ammunition from the U.S. to Kyrgyzstan via shell companies in Italy, with most subsequently reexported to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine. His Kyrgyzstan-based co-conspirator Sergei Zharnovnikov was sentenced to 39 months' imprisonment in January 2026.

CVE-2026-3055 Citrix NetScaler Out-of-Bounds Read Added to KEV Catalog

CISA added CVE-2026-3055, a Citrix NetScaler out-of-bounds read vulnerability, to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog based on evidence of active exploitation. Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must remediate this vulnerability per Binding Operational Directive 22-01 requirements. CISA strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation as part of their vulnerability management practice.

Motor Finance Consumer Redress Scheme

The FCA has published PS26/3, introducing an industry-wide motor finance redress scheme covering agreements between 2007 and 2024. The scheme will return £7.5 billion to consumers who were treated unfairly, with millions of claims expected to be settled in 2026 and the majority resolved by end of 2027. Firms must implement the scheme following defined deadlines based on loan vintage.

Six Pittsburgh Defendants Charged with Hate Crimes and Obstruction for Antisemitic Attack

The DOJ announced hate crime charges against six Pittsburgh-area defendants for a September 2024 antisemitic attack on a Jewish male in Oakland. The indictment includes violations of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy charges. Defendants allegedly made antisemitic statements, physically attacked the victim, and provided false testimony before a federal grand jury.

DOJ Sues Minnesota over Title IX Violations Regarding Girls Sports and Intimate Spaces

The DOJ Civil Rights Division filed suit against the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League alleging Title IX violations. The complaint alleges defendants required girls to compete against boys in girls-only athletic competitions and allowed males access to female intimate spaces like locker rooms and bathrooms. The lawsuit seeks declaratory, injunctive, and damages relief.

GTCR / ZENTIVA Merger Cleared

The European Commission cleared GTCR's proposed acquisition of ZENTIVA under EU Merger Regulation on 27 March 2026. The transaction was reviewed at Phase I under Article 6(1)(b) and received unconditional clearance with no competitive concerns identified. The merger involves pharmaceutical manufacturing activities (NACE C.21).

OEP IX / LEVIAT Group Merger Review

The European Commission cleared the proposed merger between OEP IX and LEVIAT Group under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation (Regulation 139/2004). The transaction involves companies engaged in metal fabrication, lifting and handling equipment, and construction materials manufacturing. The Phase 1 decision, issued on March 27, 2026 under the super-simplified procedure, raises no competition concerns.

State of Tennessee v. Amanda Jean Phillips - Aggravated Child Neglect Conviction Affirmed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Amanda Jean Phillips' convictions for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated child neglect of children eight years or younger, and carjacking. The court upheld the trial court's imposition of consecutive sentences totaling 30 years at 100% service in the Tennessee Department of Correction. The appellate court found sufficient evidence supported the aggravated child neglect convictions and that the trial court properly applied enhancement and mitigating factors.

State v. Crossley - Murder Conviction Affirmed, Gang Evidence Challenge Rejected

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Gerald Elijah Crossley's Madison County Circuit Court convictions for first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, aggravated assault, and employing a firearm during a dangerous felony. The appellate court rejected the defendant's challenges to the trial court's admission of gang-related evidence and expert testimony, and found the evidence sufficient to establish his identity as the perpetrator of the July 27, 2019 shooting that killed Cole Felton and injured Deandre Wright.

State v. Abernathy - Interlocutory Appeal Denied, Motion to Suppress

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals denied defendant Jonathan Abernathy's application for interlocutory appeal challenging the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence seized pursuant to a search warrant. The appellate court found the application lacked sufficient grounds for interlocutory review under Rule 9 of the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure. The defendant remains incarcerated pending trial on drug and weapons offenses.

State v. Faulkner - Interlocutory Appeal Denied, Search Warrant Suppression

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals denied Christopher Lee Faulkner's application for interlocutory appeal challenging the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence seized from his home pursuant to a search warrant. Faulkner faces nine drug- and weapon-related charges in Gibson County Circuit Court (Case No. H10918). The appellate court affirmed that information from two independent sources corroborating an anonymous informant's tip was sufficient to establish probable cause.

Joseph Molina Flynn - Consent Disbarment

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island issued a consent disbarment order against attorney Joseph Molina Flynn. Flynn voluntarily consented to disbarment via affidavit filed with the Disciplinary Board on October 29, 2025, acknowledging ongoing professional misconduct investigations. The disbarment became effective March 30, 2026.

Bar-B Ranch Conservation Easement Protects Everglades

Florida DEP secured a 1,668-acre conservation easement over Bar-B Ranch in Martin County through the Florida Forever Program. The easement permanently protects a working cattle ranch that supports Everglades restoration by storing and filtering water while preventing future development. This acquisition was approved by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet.

Colorado Apprenticeship Month 2026: Spread the Apprenticeship Effect

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced Colorado Apprenticeship Month 2026, celebrating the state's role as a national leader in Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Apprenticeship Colorado registered over 100 new programs in 2025, expanding into healthcare, clean energy, and cybersecurity sectors. The announcement highlights the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center and promotes National Apprenticeship Week from April 26 to May 2.

Salmonella Warning for Easter Poultry Purchases

The New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health warning on March 30, 2026, advising against gifting chicks and ducklings for Easter due to Salmonella infection risks. The warning highlights that children under 5 face the highest risk of serious infection, as poultry can shed Salmonella bacteria even when appearing healthy. NMDOH reports 100-130 annual Salmonella cases in New Mexico, while CDC estimates 1.35 million US infections yearly.

Quantum Dawn VIII Cybersecurity Exercise - Financial Sector Readiness

SIFMA released the After-Action Report for Quantum Dawn VIII, a November 2025 cybersecurity exercise involving approximately 1,000 participants from over 100 financial institutions, market utilities, and government agencies. The exercise simulated a polycrisis combining a Category 5 hurricane, transatlantic cable disruption, FMI outage, and state-sponsored cybersecurity attack. The report provides five recommendations for strengthening sector resilience.

MOTIONSAFE Trademark Application - Security and Telematics Services

USPTO published trademark application TM99512292 for MOTIONSAFE covering vehicle telematics, tracking services, IoT connectivity software, navigation systems, and vehicle security technology. The application was filed November 24, 2025 and published for opposition on March 29, 2026.

Elite Paralegal Services Trademark Application

The USPTO published trademark application TM99455252 for "Elite Paralegal Services" covering Paralegal services (Class 045). The application was filed on October 21, 2025, and published on March 29, 2026, initiating a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may file objections to the registration.

The Meso Lawyer Trademark Application - Frost Law Firm

USPTO received an Intent-to-Use trademark application (TM99469710) for 'THE MESO LAWYER' filed by Frost Law Firm, PC on October 29, 2025. The application covers legal services and was published for opposition on March 29, 2026.

Lionhart Injury Law Trademark Application for Legal Services

The USPTO received a trademark application for LIONHART INJURY LAW (TM98709153) covering legal services. The application was filed on August 21, 2024, under an Intent to Use basis. This filing establishes a priority date for trademark protection in the legal services class.

Edgeworth Security Redefined Trademark Application

USPTO published trademark application TM99431502 for 'Edgeworth Security Redefined' covering security services including threat analysis, alarm monitoring, surveillance, and guard services. The application was filed October 7, 2025, and published March 29, 2026, initiating a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge registration.

Third IDD Application Report - Insurance Distribution Trends

EIOPA published its third report on the application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), confirming a 12% increase in EU passport registrations for insurance intermediaries between 2020-2024. The report identifies growing use of Generative AI in distribution channels, persistent concerns around sustainability disclosures and inducement transparency, and gaps in sales process quality. Findings will inform EIOPA's supervisory convergence work and the European Commission's Retail Investment Strategy and IDD review.

Ultimate Forward Rate 2027 Calculation Euro Unchanged

EIOPA published the annual Ultimate Forward Rate (UFR) calculation for 2027. The euro UFR remains unchanged at 3.30%. The Chinese renminbi UFR decreases by 15 basis points to 4.05%. This technical rate serves as a reference for insurance and pension liability calculations under Solvency II.

Solvency II Amendments Reducing Supervisory Reporting and Disclosure Burden

EIOPA submitted draft amendments to two Implementing Technical Standards under Solvency II to the European Commission. The amendments implement the Solvency II review outcomes while reducing supervisory reporting and public disclosure requirements by 26% for quarterly templates (36% for small and non-complex undertakings) and by 30% for annual templates (44% for small and non-complex undertakings). The new requirements will take effect 30 January 2027, with a transitional provision allowing early relief for annual 2026 reporting.

ACCC Updates Franchise Disclosure Register Form Requirements

The ACCC published a new form and manner decision for franchise disclosure register submissions, effective 30 March 2026. The changes affect all franchisors creating new franchise profiles or updating existing ones on the register. The new form modifies how franchisors must provide information required under the Franchising Code of Conduct.

FCC Chief Information Officer Appointment

The Federal Communications Commission announced the appointment of Farhan Khan as the Commission's new Chief Information Officer. The appointment was made by the Office of the Managing Director. This is a routine internal personnel announcement with no regulatory implications for external parties.

Lowest Unit Charge Guidance for Political Candidates

The FCC Media Bureau released guidance (DA-26-300) clarifying broadcasters' obligations regarding lowest unit charge requirements for legally qualified federal candidates and authorized campaign committees. The guidance addresses the 45-day primary and 60-day general election windows during which broadcasters must offer candidates the lowest available rates. This public notice does not create new obligations but restates existing requirements under FCC rules.

Feed-in Tariffs Quarterly Report Issue 63

Ofgem published Issue 63 of its quarterly Feed-in Tariffs report, covering Q3 2025 (October 1 - December 31, 2025). The report covers the scheme's 16th year of operation, providing updates on installation numbers, total installed capacity, and the levelisation process. This is a routine transparency publication with no new regulatory obligations.

Biomass Sustainability Data - 16th Reporting Year

Ofgem published the Biomass Sustainability Dataset for Scheme Year 23 (2024-2025), the 16th reporting year under the Renewables Obligation Order. The dataset accompanies the RO Annual Report and provides sustainability criteria data for biomass generating stations required to report against these standards. The data is available as a downloadable spreadsheet (416KB XLSX).

Renewables Obligation Annual Report Scheme Year 23

Ofgem published its annual Renewables Obligation transparency report for Scheme Year 23 (April 2024-March 2025), documenting 101.4 million ROCs issued to 26,644 accredited generators with 35.0 GW capacity. The collective supplier obligation was 119.5 million ROCs, with 88.6% compliance through ROCs and buy-out payments totalling £613.7 million. Two suppliers (Tomato Energy and Rebel Energy) ceased trading with a combined shortfall of £23.6 million.

Domestic Energy Customer Credit Balances

Ofgem published data on domestic energy customer credit balances for January to December 2025, showing approximately £3.17 billion in total credit balances held by 17 million households paying by fixed Direct Debit. The average household credit balance was £199, with individual accounts averaging £212 in credit at year-end, representing a modest year-on-year increase from £206.

AI Audit Tool Guidance for Audit Firms

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published guidance for UK audit firms on using generative and agentic AI tools in audit engagements. The guidance provides a framework for obtaining appropriate confidence in AI tool outputs while maintaining human accountability for audit quality. This is the first guidance of its kind from any global audit regulator and the FRC's second document on AI in audit.

5th Circuit denies FDIC jurisdiction rehearing, bank enforcement

5th Circuit denies FDIC jurisdiction rehearing, bank enforcement

FDIC Rescinds 2009 Failed Bank Acquisition Policy

The FDIC Board of Directors rescinded its 2009 Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions and related 2010 guidance effective March 23, 2026. The rescission removes heightened capital standards, cross-guarantee requirements, restrictive affiliate transaction limits, and lengthy continuity of ownership requirements that applied to private capital investors acquiring failed bank assets. The FDIC stated the restrictions may have discouraged nonbank participation in failed bank resolutions and increased costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund.

Updated Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Designations

FSOC released proposed interpretive guidance on nonbank financial company designations for public comment, replacing the 2023 analytic framework. The guidance prioritizes an activities-based approach over entity-specific designations, introduces a pre-designation off-ramp with 180 days to resolve risks, and raises the threshold for designation to 'severe damage on the broader U.S. economy.' The proposed guidance is open for a 45-day public comment period.

Fiecke-Stifter v. MidCountry Bank - TILA/FDCPA Claims in Foreclosure

The 8th Circuit affirmed dismissal of a TILA claim in Fiecke-Stifter v. MidCountry Bank, holding that 15 U.S.C. § 1639f(a) permits servicers to credit payments upon receipt and later return insufficient funds. The court vacated and remanded an FDCPA claim against foreclosure counsel, directing the district court to determine whether failing to provide a reinstatement amount within three days under Minnesota § 580.30 deprives counsel of the "present right to possession" required by § 1692f(6)(A). The case arose from a Minnesota nonjudicial foreclosure where the heir redeemed property for $77,159 versus a $58,722 loan balance.

Court vacates FinCEN real estate reporting rule

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated FinCEN's residential real estate reporting rule in Flowers Title Companies v. Bessent, finding the agency exceeded its statutory authority under the Bank Secrecy Act. The rule, which required title insurance agents, escrow agents, and attorneys to report non-financed residential transfers to entities or trusts, was effective since December 1, 2025 but had no minimum dollar threshold. The court found FinCEN's reliance on prior geographic targeting order statistics unpersuasive.

Supreme Court denies CFPB mortgage case certiorari

The U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in a CFPB enforcement action involving alleged deceptive mortgage payment practices, leaving in place a 9th Circuit decision affirming liability on remand. The underlying case, filed by the CFPB in 2015, involved claims that a mortgage product overstated consumer savings and falsely implied lender affiliation. The denial concludes Supreme Court review while the $134M restitution award remains in effect.

Boeing 737 Airworthiness Directive - Thrust Reverser Actuator Inspection

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes addressing incorrect upper locking hydraulic actuator indications that could result in a thrust reverser indicating 'locked' when it is not. The proposed AD would require measurements, tests, operational checks, applicable on-condition actions, and revision of maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate certification maintenance requirements (CMR).