Colorado Declares February 28 Rare Disease Day

The Colorado General Assembly has passed SJR26-014, officially declaring February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in the state. This resolution aims to raise awareness and support for individuals affected by rare diseases.

Colorado Bill: Municipal Jail Standards and Custody Limits

Colorado Bill HB26-1039 proposes to require municipal jails to meet existing county jail standards and data collection requirements. The bill also limits the custody duration in municipal jails to 72 hours and includes specific provisions for pregnant individuals in labor.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Pet Store Dog and Cat Sales from 2027

Colorado HB26-1011 prohibits pet stores from selling or transferring ownership of dogs and cats beginning January 1, 2027. The bill defines 'broker' and outlines several exceptions, including sales by shelters, rescue organizations, and original breeders.

Colorado Bill Increases Patient Access to Behavioral Health Providers

Colorado Bill HB26-1002 aims to increase patient access to behavioral health providers by enhancing provider network participation, expediting credentialing, and reimbursing prelicensed providers. The bill also modifies clinical hour requirements for licensed clinical social workers.

BSCC Releases $125 Million for Illicit Cannabis Enforcement

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to combat illicit cannabis operations. This funding, part of a larger statewide initiative, aims to address public health and safety impacts associated with illegal cannabis activities.

CMA Subsidy Advice Unit reviews Green Heat Network Fund scheme

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request to review the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's modified Green Heat Network Fund subsidy scheme. The SAU will provide advice on whether the scheme complies with subsidy control requirements, with a report due by April 10, 2026.

SEC Dismisses Civil Enforcement Action Against Vidul Prakash

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Vidul Prakash. The dismissal was filed via a joint stipulation with the defendant and is with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled. The SEC cited the facts and circumstances of the case, including evidence developed in discovery, as the basis for its decision.

SEC v. Ofer Abarbanel - Fraud Orchestrator

The SEC announced a final consent judgment against Ofer Abarbanel, the alleged orchestrator of a $100 million fraudulent scheme involving two mutual funds. Abarbanel was permanently enjoined from future violations and ordered to pay disgorgement, offset by amounts already recovered and forfeited in a parallel criminal case.

US v. Munoz-Fontanez - Sentencing Appeal Affirmance

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Emanuel Munoz-Fontanez for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's sentencing decision.

Coastal Capital LLC v. Savage - Bankruptcy Discharge Ruling

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a bankruptcy court's decision to deny a discharge to debtors Steven and Virginia Savage. The court found that the debtors failed to satisfactorily explain the disposition of their assets, a requirement for obtaining a discharge in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.