SIPC Standard Maximum Cash Advance Inflation Adjustment Determination

The SEC published a notice approving the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) board's determination not to adjust the Standard Maximum Cash Advance (SMCA) amount for inflation. The current SMCA remains at $250,000 per customer. This is a routine administrative determination confirming the existing coverage limit for SIPC-protected customer accounts.

NYSE American adopts fees for MSCI index options

NYSE American LLC filed with the SEC to adopt fees for trading options overlying the MSCI EAFE Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The proposed rule change was granted immediate effectiveness upon filing. The SEC published this notice in the Federal Register (91 FR 16055) under Release No. 34-105087.

NYSE Arca QCC Broker Credit Cap Waiver

The SEC published notice that NYSE Arca filed to waive the combined cap on broker credits for QCC trades and floor broker rebates under the Manual Billable Rebate Program for March 2026 only. The filing (SR-NYSEARCA-2026-32) was granted immediate effectiveness under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act. This temporary fee modification affects member firms executing QCC trades and floor broker transactions on NYSE Arca options.

Revised Schedule for Algonquin Pipeline Environmental Assessment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice on March 25, 2026, announcing a revised schedule for the Environmental Assessment for Algonquin Gas Transmission's Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The EA issuance date has been moved from April 17 to May 29, 2026, due to Algonquin's delayed filing of its horizontal directional drill assessment report and additional project siting information. A 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline of August 27, 2026 applies to cooperating federal and state agencies.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings on March 24-25, 2026. Filings include accounting requests from Howard Midstream Energy Partners and EPIC Crude Pipeline, transportation retainage reports from Cheniere Corpus Christi and Creole Trail pipelines, and negotiated rate filings from Millennium Pipeline, Iroquois Gas Transmission, Stagecoach Pipeline, and Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.

Electric Corporate and Rate Filings Received by FERC

FERC published a notice of filings received on March 30, 2026, including four electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, four exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (all battery energy storage projects in Virginia), and multiple electric rate filings including market power analyses and compliance filings. Comment deadlines range from March 30 to May 26, 2026 depending on the docket.

IS Technology Petition for Air Brake Special Approval

The Federal Railroad Administration published a notice announcing IS Technology's petition for special approval of an alternative air brake standard. The FRA is seeking public comment on this petition over a 30-day period ending April 30, 2026. This is a standard procedural notice announcing a petition for stakeholder review and input.

Multiple Internal Revenue Service Information Collection Requests

The Treasury Department's IRS has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing multiple information collection requests under OMB review. The notice opens a 30-day public comment period ending April 30, 2026, allowing stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the proposed collections. This routine administrative filing affects taxpayers and tax professionals who may be subject to the affected information collection requirements.

Treasury Information Collection Requests - OMB Review

The Treasury Department published a notice announcing multiple departmental offices have submitted information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice requests public comments on these collections and describes alternative methods for submitting comments. Comments must be received within 30 days of publication.

Information Collection for Special Measures Imposition Under BSA

The Treasury Department published a notice requesting public comments on information collection requirements related to the imposition of special measures under the Bank Secrecy Act. The notice is submitted for OMB review and seeks comments on the burden estimates for collecting information when FinCEN imposes special measures against jurisdictions, financial institutions, or transactions posing money laundering risks. Comments are due within 30 days of publication.

Parcel Dimension Compliance

The United States Postal Service published a final rule expanding parcel dimension requirements under 39 CFR 111, effective July 12, 2026. The rule modifies the Domestic Mail Manual to include updated dimensional standards for parcel shipping, with implementation divided into Phase One and Phase Two. Mailers shipping parcels via USPS must review and update their packaging and dimension measurement processes to comply with the new requirements.

Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Determinations

The International Trade Commission published its final determination in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. The Commission determined that the domestic industry is not materially injured by reason of imports of these products allegedly sold at less than fair value.

Semiconductor Devices Complaint - Public Interest Comments Solicitation

The International Trade Commission published a notice announcing receipt of a complaint alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning semiconductor devices. The ITC is soliciting written submissions from the public on the public interest factors specified in 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1) before determining whether to issue a general exclusion order or limited exclusion order.

MCC Advisory Council Open Meeting

The Millennium Challenge Corporation published a notice announcing an open meeting of the MCC Advisory Council scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the public for observation and will cover the transaction status of MCC compact and threshold programs as well as other MCC organizational business.

AMF Publishes SPOT Inspection Findings on Asset Management Compliance Systems

The AMF published findings from its 2025 SPOT inspection campaign covering five asset management companies' compliance and internal control systems over the period January 2022 to December 2024. The inspection revealed varying levels of maturity in control plan formalisation, partial follow-up on internal control recommendations, and quality shortcomings in regulatory data submitted to the AMF. These findings supplement responses from approximately forty other asset management companies who completed a questionnaire on 4 August 2025 as part of a European-level Common Supervisory Action coordinated by ESMA.

WHO Requests COVID-19 Vaccine Data for May 2026 Antigen Composition Deliberations

WHO's Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) has issued an updated statement requesting specific immunological and virological data from vaccine manufacturers and the scientific community ahead of its May 2026 decision-making meeting. The request specifies key SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest including JN.1, KP.2, XEC, LP.8.1, NB.1.8.1, and XFG, along with requirements for neutralizing antibody titers, durability assessments at multiple timepoints, and variant-specific vaccine effectiveness estimates across multiple outcomes including infection, symptomatic disease, and severe disease. Manufacturers are encouraged to submit animal and human immunogenicity data demonstrating breadth and durability of immune responses for currently authorized vaccines and candidates in development.

Actions on Business Software and Cloud Services Through UK Digital Markets Competition Regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a package of actions targeting business software and cloud services under the UK's digital markets competition regime. The document, effective 31 March 2026, sets out specific competition interventions designed to address concerns in cloud infrastructure and software markets. Technology companies operating in the UK digital markets sector should review the published actions to understand new compliance obligations under this competition framework.

EDPB 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Action on GDPR Transparency Obligations

The EDPB has launched its 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action, focusing on compliance with transparency and information obligations under Articles 12, 13, and 14 of the GDPR. Twenty-five Data Protection Authorities across Europe will participate, conducting enforcement actions or fact-finding exercises to assess controller compliance. Participating DPAs will share findings in the second half of 2026, culminating in a consolidated report submitted to the EDPB for adoption, enabling targeted follow-ups at both national and EU levels.

EU notice for Iran restrictive measures data subjects

EU notice for Iran restrictive measures data subjects

Stevens v. North Carolina - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The Fourth Circuit dismissed Claude Mordecia Stevens' appeal from the Eastern District of North Carolina's denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2254 habeas petition, declining to issue a certificate of appealability. The court applied the standard from 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c)(2) requiring a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right, finding Stevens failed to demonstrate reasonable jurists could find the district court's assessment debatable or wrong. This per curiam dismissal concludes federal appellate review of Stevens' habeas claims; the district court judgment stands.

United States v. Helton - Supervised Release Modification Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the Southern District of West Virginia's denial of Steven Russell Helton's motions to modify the conditions of his supervised release under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(2), consolidated in Nos. 24-4366 and 25-4014. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's decisions, relying on the standard of review articulated in United States v. Castellano. The unpublished per curiam opinion dispensed with oral argument, noting the facts and legal contentions were adequately presented in the materials before the court.

Sigmon civil case dismissed Fourth Circuit appeal

Sigmon civil case dismissed Fourth Circuit appeal

Fault Tolerant Quantum Computation via Logical Operators Measurement

USPTO published patent application US20260087389A1 by inventors Theodore James Yoder and Dominic Williamson disclosing systems and methods for low-overhead fault-tolerant quantum computation via measurement of logical operators. The invention utilizes a graph selection component to select an auxiliary graph and a measurement component to execute a deformed quantum stabilizer code on a quantum system. This patent has applications in quantum computing hardware and software development.

Quantum-Capacitance Simulation Using Gaussian Subspace Aggregation

The USPTO published Microsoft Technology Licensing's patent application US20260087390A1 for a quantum-capacitance simulation method using Gaussian-subspace aggregation. The method constructs and projects non-interacting Hamiltonians for material configurations, then uses sums-of-Gaussians procedures to approximate low-energy eigenstates under interacting Hamiltonians. Inventors are Samuel Boutin and Roman Bela Bauer.

Controlling Agents Using Ambiguity-Sensitive Neural Networks and Risk-Sensitive Neural Networks

USPTO published patent application US20260087311A1 for methods controlling AI agents using ambiguity-sensitive and risk-sensitive neural networks. The application covers action selection systems for agent control with four named inventors. Patent application was filed September 8, 2023, and published March 26, 2026.

Combined Deep Learning Inference and Compression Using Sensed Data

USPTO published patent application US20260087312A1 for a device and method combining deep learning inference with data compression using sensed data. The system encodes sensed data locally, transmits it in batches to a remote computing system, and receives optimized encoder and prediction models in return. Inventors: Damian Kelly, Megan O'Brien, Gregory Buckley, Colleen B. Caveney.

Deepfake Music Detection Apparatus Using AI Classification

The USPTO published patent application US20260087313A1 for BRAINDECK INC. on March 26, 2026, covering an AI-based apparatus and method for detecting deepfake music. The system analyzes audio features, voice separation probability, and neural vocoder usage to determine whether audio content is synthetically generated. Application No. 18929273 was filed on October 28, 2024.

Data Reconstruction Using Machine-Learning Predictive Coding

USPTO published patent application US20260087314A1 for a machine-learning method that reconstructs data samples in a time series using predictive coding. The method generates reconstructed versions of first and second data samples, then uses a neural network to predict intermediate data samples positioned between them. The application (No. 19107781) was filed July 27, 2023 and published March 26, 2026.

US patent for cached MoE experts, Mar 26

US patent for cached MoE experts, Mar 26

Transactional Neural Reasoning AI (TNRAI) Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260087387A1 for Transactional Neural Reasoning AI (TNRAI), a novel AI system designed for complex decision-making. The application describes a five-pillar architecture including delta-path modeling, skew-based adversarial recognition, vector memory recall, ambient reasoning overlays, and a multi-logic arbitration engine. Filed by inventor Joshua B. Williamson under application number 19171498.

State v. Anthony Richard Wiley - Attorney Disqualification

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's disqualification of defense attorney Sarah M. Kyte from representing defendant Anthony Richard Wiley in his first-degree DWI case. The court found that Kyte would likely be a necessary witness regarding statements made by potential alibi witness C.P. during a phone call attended only by Kyte and Wiley, because only Kyte could testify about those statements given Wiley's Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination. The appellate court upheld the disqualification under Minnesota Rule of Professional Conduct 3.7(a), rejecting Wiley's argument that Kyte's testimony would be peripheral or cumulative.

Benga v. Allina Health - Expert Testimony Exclusion (Medical Malpractice)

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the Hennepin County District Court's exclusion of expert testimony under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 702 and the entry of summary judgment for Allina Health System. The case involves a newborn (Adriel Benga) who suffered permanent brachial plexus injury during a shoulder dystocia delivery in November 2020, allegedly caused by improper traction applied by obstetrician Dr. Casey Sprague. The court found the district court erred in finding Dr. Albert Phillips's informed-consent and traction-related opinions lacked foundational reliability. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Anthony Graham habeas corpus appeal denied, Minnesota Court affirms 30th Mar

Anthony Graham habeas corpus appeal denied, Minnesota Court affirms 30th Mar

Intent to Use Trademark Application for Abstract Enterprise Software

USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application (TM87498540) for "Abstract" covering enterprise computer software for monitoring, measuring, analyzing, and helping to improve sales effectiveness. The application was filed on June 21, 2017.

Trademark Application 87951847 - Computer Hardware and Telecommunications

The USPTO issued a trademark registration record for Application No. 87951847, an Intent to Use application covering computer hardware, integrated circuits, semiconductor chips, and telecommunications equipment. The application was filed on June 7, 2018, and covers goods including electronic components, telecommunications devices, and related software for mobile communication devices.

Monthly Data on India International Trade in Services February 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released provisional monthly data on India's international trade in services for February 2026, showing receipts (exports) of US$ 34,708 million and payments (imports) of US$ 16,865 million. The data, which covers October 2025 through February 2026, includes year-over-year growth rates for each month, with October-December figures revised on a pro-rata basis using Q3:2025-26 balance of payments statistics.

Reserve Bank of India Sectoral Bank Credit Deployment February 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released sectoral bank credit deployment data for February 2026, based on reporting from 41 select scheduled commercial banks accounting for approximately 95 per cent of total non-food credit. Non-food bank credit grew 14.3 per cent year-on-year as of February 28, 2026, compared to 11.1 per cent in the corresponding fortnight of the previous year. Credit growth was observed across all major sectors: agriculture at 12.3 per cent, industry at 13.5 per cent, services at 16.3 per cent, and personal loans at 15.2 per cent.

India International Investment Position Q4 December 2025

The Reserve Bank of India released India's International Investment Position data for end-December 2025, reporting net claims of non-residents on India at US$260.5 billion, a decline of US$10.9 billion from end-September 2025. The ratio of India's international assets to international liabilities improved to 82.1 per cent from 81.4 per cent in the prior quarter and 74.6 per cent a year ago, while reserve assets stood at US$687.7 billion, down US$12.4 billion quarter-on-quarter but up 8.2 per cent year-on-year.

Scheduled Banks Statement of Position as on March 15, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India published its periodic Scheduled Banks Statement of Position as of March 15, 2026, covering scheduled commercial banks including regional rural banks, small finance banks, and payment banks. The statement shows combined liabilities and assets, including deposits of ₹25,011,490.82 crore for scheduled commercial banks and ₹25,540,288.79 crore for all scheduled banks. Bank credit stood at ₹20,769,879.74 crore for scheduled commercial banks and ₹21,275,100.45 crore for all scheduled banks.

Supervisory Data Quality Index for Scheduled Commercial Banks (December 2025)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) for December 2025. The sDQI measures data quality across four dimensions: Accuracy, Timeliness, Completeness, and Consistency in the submission of supervisory returns. The index is designed to assess adherence to the principles set out in the Master Direction on Filing of Supervisory Returns 2024. Banks will now be subject to evaluation against this data-quality framework for regulatory reporting purposes.

Result of Second 3-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction - March 2026

The Reserve Bank of India conducted its second 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 30, 2026. The notified amount was ₹50,000 crore, with total bids received of ₹34,581 crore, fully allotted at a cut-off rate of 5.26% (weighted average rate of 5.30%). Bid coverage reached approximately 69.16% of the notified amount. This is a routine monetary policy operation providing short-term liquidity to eligible participants.

Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024

Australia's Department of the Treasury has issued the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules 2024, which implement the Income Inclusion Rule (IIR), Domestic Top-up Tax, and Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) mechanisms under the OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax framework. The rules establish methodology for calculating top-up tax amounts, allocating liability among constituent entities, and computing GloBE Income or Loss for multinational enterprise groups. The instrument is authorised by the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024 and is currently in force.

National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement Amendment 2026

This amendment instrument modifies the National Health (Highly Specialised Drugs Program) Special Arrangement 2021, updating the framework governing subsidised access to certain specialist medicines under Australia's pharmaceutical schemes. The instrument is in force and administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, authorised by the National Health Act 1953. Patients, hospital pharmacies, and specialists participating in the HSD Program should review updated arrangements for any changes to drug listings, access criteria, or supply arrangements that take effect under this update.

National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (April Update) Instrument 2026

The National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (April Update) Instrument 2026 amends the National Health (Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Instrument 2024 (PB 26 of 2024), modifying the list of medicines available under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and their approved prices or conditions. The instrument is made under the authority of the National Health Act 1953 and was made on 31 March 2026, coming into force on that date.

National Health (IVF Program) Special Arrangement Amendment (April Update) Instrument 2026

The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has issued amendments to the National Health (IVF Program) Special Arrangement 2025, effective 31 March 2026. The instrument modifies existing arrangements governing IVF program subsidies and services under the National Health Act 1953. As a legislative instrument that is 'In force', it creates binding compliance obligations for participating healthcare providers and patients accessing IVF services.

Diaminoguanidine derivative treats bacterial infections in farmed animals

USPTO granted patent US12589085B2 to Guangzhou Insighter Biotechnology Co., Ltd. for a diaminoguanidine derivative compound and feed composition for veterinary use in preventing and treating bacterial infections in farmed animals. The patent covers the compound with R1 as C1-C20 alkyl, applications including reproductive system and skin infections, and includes 11 claims.

Anomaly detection and protection

The USPTO granted Patent US12591002B2 to ZERO-ERROR SYSTEMS PTE. LTD. covering an apparatus and method for detecting anomalies in electronic systems with integrated circuits. The patent describes sensing current and voltage characteristics of supply rails to identify anomalies and enable removal or mitigation. The patent contains 19 claims and has 4 named inventors.

Function selection in industrial networks

USPTO granted patent US12591222B2 to Cisco Technology, Inc. covering methods for selecting 5G user plane functions in industrial networks based on hierarchical security model layers. The patent, filed April 24, 2023, includes 20 claims related to associating 5G functions with contextual security information and directing endpoint communications accordingly.

Vehicular crime mitigation system using blockchain and cryptography

USPTO granted US Patent 12589712B2 to JGR Software Group LLC on March 31, 2026, covering a vehicular crime mitigation system that uses blockchain and cryptography. The patent describes technologies for monitoring vehicles, detecting anomalous activity, and recording trip information on a blockchain.