Earli Inc. Requests Extension to Oppose EARLY ENOUGH Trademark

The TTAB granted Earli Inc.'s additional 60-day request to extend the time to oppose trademark application Serial No. 99225634 for the mark EARLY ENOUGH, owned by Xzom, Inc. The extension was granted on April 5, 2026, pushing the new deadline further into 2026. This is a procedural action in trademark opposition proceedings.

Changes in Check Cashing Laws - HB 1185

FL OFR issued an industry alert notifying licensed check cashers of House Bill 1185, which creates new restrictions on cashing corporate checks under s. 560.309(11), F.S. The bill prohibits cashing corporate checks exceeding 200% of the payee's workers' compensation policy payroll amount and makes knowing and willful violations a third-degree felony. The law takes effect July 1, 2023.

License Renewal Deadlines for OFR-Licensed Financial Services Entities

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announces open license renewal periods for entities licensed under Chapters 494, 517, 559, and 560, Florida Statutes. Deadlines range from December 26, 2023 through January 3, 2024 depending on license type. Affected entities include FINRA member dealers, investment advisers, mortgage lenders/originators, collection agencies, and money services businesses.

Hurricane Milton Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions

The FDIC, Federal Reserve, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, NCUA, and OCC issued an interagency statement on October 15, 2024, providing supervisory relief for financial institutions affected by Hurricane Milton. The statement addresses lending flexibility, temporary facility operations, publishing requirements, and regulatory reporting. The agencies will not assess penalties against institutions taking reasonable and prudent steps to comply with reporting requirements.

Proclamation to Florida Financial Institutions Regarding Tropical Storm Milton

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (FL OFR) issued a proclamation on October 6, 2024, to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Tropical Storm Milton. The proclamation appears to be a standard emergency notification mechanism for the financial services sector during severe weather events. No specific compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are detailed in the notice.

Florida Financial Institution Tropical Cyclone Nine Proclamation

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. The advisory serves as advance notice to the regulated community to prepare for potential storm impacts. No specific compliance requirements or deadlines were established in this proclamation.

Second Amended Hurricane Debby Proclamation for Florida Financial Institutions

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a second amended proclamation extending hurricane regulatory relief provisions to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Hurricane Debby. The proclamation extends previously issued relief measures to ensure continued operation of financial services during the hurricane emergency.

WHO World Health Day Campaign: Global Commitment to Science

WHO released its World Health Day 2026 campaign theme "Together for health. Stand with science." The campaign calls on people globally to renew commitment to science and international collaboration as drivers of health progress. The announcement highlights achievements including a 40% reduction in maternal mortality since 2000 and over 154 million children's lives saved through immunization over 50 years.

Lopez Mejia v. Noem - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The Northern District of California received proof of service filings on April 5, 2026, in Lopez Mejia v. Noem et al (Case 3:26-cv-00293-PHK), an immigration habeas corpus action filed January 12, 2026. Service was executed on all defendants including former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and additional government officials.

EPA drinking water notification rule correction, Apr 3

EPA drinking water notification rule correction, Apr 3