Phenytoin Sodium Capsules and Chewable Tablets in Short Supply Until May 2026

Health Canada has published a notice advising that phenytoin sodium capsules (30 mg and 100 mg, marketed as Dilantin by BGP Pharma and 100 mg by AA Pharma) and phenytoin chewable tablets (50 mg, marketed as Dilantin Infatabs by BGP Pharma) are experiencing supply constraints. Supply constraints for capsules may impact pharmacy availability until early May 2026, while chewable tablet supply is expected to be significantly constrained and may not always be available until May 2026. Taro Pharmaceuticals markets phenytoin oral suspension but cannot compensate for the capsule and tablet shortages. Health Canada is coordinating with provincial and territorial governments and stakeholders including the Canadian League Against Epilepsy, Canadian Pharmacists Association, and Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy.

Digital Euro Autonomy and European Payments Resilience Speech

In an April 1, 2026 speech in Riga, ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone outlined how the digital euro would address Europe's structural dependence on non-European payment infrastructure. He identified three mechanisms of vulnerability—disconnection risk, extraterritorial legal reach, and unilateral exercise of market power by dominant international card schemes—and noted that two-thirds of euro area card transactions are governed by non-European business rules. Cipollone stated the Eurosystem is working exclusively with internal providers and EU-registered external providers not controlled by non-EU entities to ensure Europe's ability to process its own citizens' transactions independently.

Bassetlaw District Council Fined £50,000 After Worker Seriously Injured in Ride-on Mower Incident

Bassetlaw District Council was fined £50,000 at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 30 March 2026 after an employee fell approximately 2.3 metres from a retaining wall while operating a ride-on mower at a churchyard. HSE's investigation found the council had failed to carry out a suitable risk assessment for slope work and had not provided adequate training to employees on operating machinery near slopes and banks. The council pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) and Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, was ordered to pay £5,138.85 in costs and a £2,000 victim surcharge, and was found to be highly culpable by the Judge.

State v. Alexander C. Beaver - Criminal Appeal

Wisconsin Court of Appeals released opinion 2025AP001768-CR in State v. Alexander C. Beaver on April 1, 2026. The opinion is filed in District 2, Walworth County. The full opinion is available in PDF format; the search-results page provides only metadata without the substantive ruling text.

State v. Boger - Third-Degree Burglary Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Shawn Edward Boger's third-degree burglary conviction stemming from an August 10, 2023 break-in at Gold Eagle Cooperative in Titonka, Iowa. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction despite nothing being taken, relying on co-defendant Jeremy Soesbe's testimony, surveillance footage, and physical evidence including clothing and pry bars matching descriptions from the scene. Boger was sentenced following a jury trial and now has exhausted his state appellate remedies.

Bruggeman v. Narnus - Settlement Agreement Enforcement

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Craig Bruggeman, finding that email exchanges between Bruggeman Realty and Narnus Property Management created an enforceable settlement agreement despite lack of a fully executed written contract. The appellate court upheld the award of attorney fees and costs based on language in the proposed written settlement agreement. The ruling establishes that parties engaging in settlement negotiations should be aware that communications demonstrating mutual assent to material terms may constitute binding agreements even without formal signatures.

James v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the summary dismissal of Najee James's postconviction relief application, which challenged his 2017 guilty plea convictions for forgery and identity theft. The court found James's three affidavits—including his own, his sister's, and a mutual friend's—did not constitute newly discovered evidence sufficient to overcome Iowa's three-year statute of limitations under Iowa Code section 822.3, as the information was available to James during his 2017 prosecution. The court further held that even if not time-barred, James failed to prove actual innocence by clear and convincing evidence, noting that his conviction could be sustained whether he was the principal or an aider and abettor in the credit card fraud scheme.

Robert Cornell v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Affirmed

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Allen Cornell's fourth application for postconviction relief, in which Cornell claimed actual innocence of his 1977 first-degree murder conviction based on newly discovered "proof-of-life" evidence. Cornell presented testimony from Judy Hopper claiming she received a phone call from the victim Kenneth Crow after the time Cornell allegedly murdered him. The court found that even considering Hopper's testimony, Cornell failed to meet the high burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence that no reasonable fact finder could convict him, noting inconsistencies in Hopper's account and her own correspondence indicating she sought to help Cornell.

Ryan Tagge v. Iowa DHHS - Child Abuse Registry Judicial Review

The Iowa Court of Appeals reversed the district court's dismissal of Ryan Tagge's petition for judicial review of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services' decision to place him on the central child abuse registry. The appellate court held that because the department was notified of the petition filing, it bore the statutory obligation to transmit the agency record under Iowa Code section 17A.19(6), and its failure to do so cannot result in dismissal of the petitioner's case. The case was remanded to the district court with instructions to lift the stay on the agency's record-transmission obligation and require the agency to fulfill its statutory duty.

State v. Archer - OWI Appeal Dismissal

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed Jacob Dean Archer's appeal in No. 24-1387, filed April 1, 2026. The court held it lacked jurisdiction because Archer, who pleaded guilty to OWI (third or subsequent offense) and driving while revoked pursuant to a plea agreement, failed to establish good cause to appeal under Iowa Code § 814.6(1)(a)(3). The statute permits appeal of sentences only when the sentence is discretionary and neither mandatory nor agreed to as part of a plea agreement. Since Archer received the sentence he agreed to under the plea terms, he cannot appeal sentencing defects—even those in a concurrent sentence imposed in another county.

Energy Emergency Leadership Act Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office issued a cost estimate for H.R. 7258, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, finding zero net cost impact to the federal government. The estimate was prepared as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 5, 2026. This cost estimate provides fiscal analysis for congressional consideration of the bill.

Purple Heart Veterans Education Act Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office released a cost estimate for S. 342, the Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2026, projecting a net cost of $127 million over the 2026-2036 period. The estimate was prepared as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on March 18, 2026.

Zuni Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office published a cost estimate for S. 564, the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. The estimate was issued on April 1, 2026, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 5, 2025. This document provides federal cost projections for implementing the water rights settlement.

S. 3496 - United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office published a cost estimate for S. 3496, the United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act, as reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The estimate indicates $8 million in appropriations with no direct spending impact. The bill appears focused on establishing a partnership related to legal gold and mining operations.

VA Emergency Response Act - Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office issued a cost estimate for S. 2264, the Advancing Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Response to Crises Act of 2026, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on March 18, 2026. The CBO determined the legislation would have no direct spending impact to the federal budget.

DELKARMI Trademark Application - Oncology Pharmaceuticals

USPTO received trademark application TM99192498 for DELKARMI, filed May 19, 2025, for pharmaceutical preparations for use in oncology diseases and disorders under Class 005. The application is filed under Intent-to-Use provisions with a stated deadline of March 31, 2026.

Aloe Jack Trademark Application - Class 005

The USPTO received a new Intent-to-Use trademark application (TM99226264) for 'ALOE JACK' in Class 005 covering personal lubricants and medicated body care preparations containing aloe as an active ingredient. The application was filed on June 10, 2025. This filing does not create any compliance obligations for third parties.

Bioharmony trademark renewal Class 005 nutritional supplements

The USPTO renewed trademark registration TM99281541 for BIOHARMONY covering dietary supplements, mineral food supplements, and nutritional supplements. The renewal was processed on March 31, 2026. This is a routine trademark maintenance action with no new obligations for the trademark holder.

DERMOLECULE intent-to-use trademark filed for skincare

DERMOLECULE intent-to-use trademark filed for skincare

AVEENO Clear + Soothe Trademark Application

The USPTO received an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99254469) for AVEENO CLEAR + SOOTHE filed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. on June 26, 2025. The application covers International Class 005 goods including acne treatment preparations, medicated acne cleansers, and non-medicated skin care preparations. This is a standard trademark filing with no immediate regulatory implications for other parties.

Bryndall Trademark Renewal - Nutritional Supplements

USPTO renewed Bryndall trademark registration TM99255655 covering nutritional supplements. The registration covers probiotic compositions, herbal supplements, vitamin and mineral supplements, dietary supplements, and related products for humans and animals. Trademark protection extended through this renewal.

RETORQ1 Intent to Use Trademark for Supplements and Cosmetics

USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application for RETORQ1 (TM99242010) filed June 19, 2025. The application covers dietary supplements, nutritional supplements for menopause, non-medicated anti-aging serum, cosmetics, and hair care preparations.

TORESSENCE Trademark Application - Intent to Use

The USPTO has published Intent to Use trademark application TM99241954 for TORESSENCE, filed on June 18, 2025. The application covers dietary and nutritional supplements, non-medicated anti-aging serum, cosmetics, and hair care preparations in Class 005. This publication initiates the opposition period during which third parties may challenge the mark.

Sage One Trademark Renewal - Beverages and Dietary Supplements

The USPTO renewed trademark registration TM99257949 for SAGE ONE, extending registration protection through March 31, 2026. The mark covers non-alcoholic beverages including energy drinks, flavored waters, and iced tea, as well as dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, and related products.

Dr. Mariem Health and Wellness Trademark Application

The USPTO received Trademark Application TM99243544 from Dr. Mariem Health and Wellness on June 19, 2025, filed under Intent-to-Use basis. The application covers medicated cosmetics, vitamin supplements, calcium supplements, dietary supplements, and nutritional supplements under Class 005. No compliance obligations are imposed on third parties.

Nelkarmi Pharmaceutical Trademark - Oncology

USPTO received trademark application TM99192492 for 'NELKARMI' covering pharmaceutical preparations for oncology diseases and disorders on May 19, 2025. The application was filed under Intent-to-Use provisions with a deadline of March 31, 2026 for the Statement of Use.

VIMALKA Trademark - Pharmaceutical Oncology Preparations

USPTO filed trademark application TM99192483 for VIMALKA on May 19, 2025, covering pharmaceutical preparations and products for oncology diseases and disorders under Nice Class 005. The application is classified as Intent-to-Use, indicating the applicant plans to use the mark in commerce.

INSURTRAK trademark filed for SaaS insurance services

The USPTO received trademark application TM99241110 for INSURTRAK covering SaaS and PaaS services for insurance tracking, verification, claims management, and compliance monitoring targeted at financial institutions, lenders, and borrowers. The application includes insurance services in the collateral protection insurance industry and is filed as an Intent to Use application with a priority date of March 31, 2026.

Striker Venture Partners Trademark Application for Venture Capital Services

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM99244875) for 'STRIKER VENTURE PARTNERS' filed by an undisclosed applicant on June 20, 2025. The application covers venture capital financing and funding services to emerging and startup companies under Class 036 (Insurance and Financial Affairs). The applicant has declared Intent to Use, with a projected use date of March 31, 2026.

Kopp Foundation for Diabetes Trademark Application

The USPTO received Trademark Application TM99320945 from Kopp Foundation for Diabetes, filed August 5, 2025, seeking registration for services related to providing information in the field of diabetes. The application is filed on an Intent-to-Use basis under Class 044 (Medical Services).

Trademark Application for Comprehensive Spinal Restoration Treatment

USPTO received trademark application TM99329685 for "COMPREHENSIVE SPINAL RESTORATION TREATMENT (CSRT)" covering chiropractic services, filed August 10, 2025. The application is filed on an intent-to-use basis with an extension period through March 31, 2026. This is a routine trademark filing establishing priority rights for the specified medical service mark.

JUSTCENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Trademark Application

USPTO received trademark application TM99331828 for 'JUSTCENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH' filed August 11, 2025. The application covers medical clinic services, telemedicine, and health information in reproductive and sexual health. This is an Intent-to-Use application with standard 8-month processing period.

PRESERVATION AUGMENTATION Trademark - Medical Services (Class 044)

USPTO received trademark application TM99313706 for "PRESERVATION AUGMENTATION" in Class 044 (Medical Services) for breast augmentation procedures. The application was filed on July 31, 2025, under an Intent-to-Use basis with a deadline of March 31, 2026, to demonstrate actual use in commerce.

BE BESAGE.AI Intent to Use Trademark Application

The USPTO received an Intent to Use trademark application TM98946090 for 'BE BESAGE.AI' covering Class 042 technology services including AI-powered coaching software, SaaS, and AIAAS platforms. The applicant filed on January 8, 2025, seeking protection for software and services related to leadership, life, career, parenting, and personal development coaching.

Booz Allen AI Trademark Application - Intent to Use

USPTO received an intent-to-use trademark application TM98832330 from Booz Allen Hamilton for "BOOZ ALLEN AI" covering artificial intelligence software, hardware, and consulting services. The application was filed on November 1, 2024, with an intent-to-use deadline of March 31, 2026. This filing covers AI software platforms, machine learning tools, robotics AI, business intelligence solutions, and related consulting and research services.

Greenclusta trademark - online marketplace and sustainability services

USPTO published trademark application TM98817936 for GREENCLUSTA covering online marketplace services, downloadable software for marketplace platforms, SaaS consulting, AI software customization, blockchain development tools, and environmental consulting services. The application, filed October 24, 2024, is an Intent-to-Use filing with a priority date of March 31, 2026. No third-party opposition period is currently active.

Delcy Rodriguez Removed from Venezuela Sanctions List

OFAC removed Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez (a.k.a. Delcy Rodriguez) from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under the Venezuela sanctions program on April 1, 2026. The listing entry, which included her date of birth (May 18, 1969), Venezuelan national ID number (Cedula No. 10353667), and Capital District, Venezuela address, has been deleted in full. Any outstanding blocks, reporting obligations, or other compliance requirements tied to this designation are now lifted.

Countercyclical Buffer Rate for Q2 2026

The CSSF issued Regulation No. 26-01 setting the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate applicable to credit institutions and investment firms for the second quarter of 2026. The regulation was published on 31 March 2026 and references the official Luxembourg legal journal. Regulated entities should verify the applicable CCyB rate for their Q2 2026 capital calculations.

CSSF Circular 26/909 Applies ESMA MiCA Knowledge Competence Guidelines to CASPs

The CSSF has issued Circular 26/909, formally applying ESMA's Guidelines on knowledge and competence criteria to Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) subject to the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA/MiCAR) in Luxembourg. The circular references ESMA guideline reference ESMA35-24871704-2922. Luxembourg-based CASPs are now required to ensure their staff meet the competence standards set out in the ESMA guidelines as part of their MiCA compliance obligations.

Luxembourg UCI Net Assets February 2026

Luxembourg's total UCI net assets reached EUR 6,436.135 billion as of 28 February 2026, representing a 2.25% monthly increase and an 8.04% increase over twelve months. The UCI industry registered positive net capital investments of EUR 47.047 billion plus market gains of EUR 94.615 billion. A total of 3,005 UCIs with 13,292 active fund units were registered, with 5 new registrations and 13 deregistrations during the month.

One Case of Measles Reported in Ransom County, North Dakota

North Dakota HHS has confirmed one measles case in Ransom County, the first reported in that county. The individual likely acquired the infection within the state, with no linked travel, and the case is not connected to the ongoing Pembina County outbreak. North Dakota has recorded 27 total confirmed measles cases in 2026, with five hospitalizations; nationally, 1,575 cases have been confirmed. Due to the unlinked nature of the case, HHS is urging residents in or traveling to Ransom County to ensure they are vaccinated against measles.

Amendments to PRA Rulebook and FCA Guidance on LTI Flow Limit in Mortgage Lending

The FCA and PRA are consulting on proposed amendments to the Loan to Income (LTI) flow limit framework for mortgage lending. The Financial Policy Committee recommended in July 2025 that the PRA and FCA allow individual lenders to increase their share of high LTI lending while keeping aggregate flows consistent with the 15% limit. The consultation closes on 1 July 2026, with the PRA accepting responses on behalf of both authorities.

West Virginia Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Against Inmates' Rights

Michael Pack, a former corrections officer at Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy against inmates' rights under 18 U.S.C. § 371. Pack admitted that he and co-conspirators would strike, assault, and harm inmates in 'blind spots'—areas of the jail not captured by surveillance cameras—to avoid accountability, and would prepare false reports denying their unreasonable uses of force. Pack faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, with sentencing scheduled for July 24 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn.

Justice Department Sues Idaho for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Idaho for failing to produce full voter registration lists upon request. This action brings the Department's nationwide enforcement total to 30 states and the District of Columbia. The lawsuit invokes the Attorney General's authority under the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to request, inspect, and analyze statewide voter registration lists for verification purposes.

CVE-2026-5281 Google Dawn Use-After-Free Vulnerability Added to KEV Catalog

CISA has added CVE-2026-5281, a Google Dawn Use-After-Free vulnerability, to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog based on evidence of active exploitation. The agency states this vulnerability type is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are subject to Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, which mandates remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities by specified due dates; CISA also strongly urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation of this and other KEV vulnerabilities as part of their vulnerability management practice.

BioMarin / Amicus Therapeutics Merger Phase 1 Clearance

The European Commission cleared the proposed concentration between BioMarin Pharmaceutical and Amicus Therapeutics under the simplified procedure, finding that the merger does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation. The notification was received on 10 March 2026 with a provisional deadline of 17 April 2026; the decision was issued ahead of schedule on 1 April 2026.

LCL / Groupe Milleis Concentration Provisional Deadline Expires Under FSR

European Commission case FS.100291 concerning the LCL / Groupe Milleis concentration under Regulation 2022/2560 has reached a procedural milestone. The provisional deadline and suspension period under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) expired on 31 March 2026. The case was notified on 24 February 2026 and covers financial service activities and insurance sectors under NACE Rev. 2.1 codes L.64 and L.65. No substantive FSR concerns have been identified.

State v. Robinson - Alford Plea Appeal Affirmed

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment in State v. Robinson (Case No. 23-0052), published April 1, 2026. The defendant Sherrell Quintrad Robinson appealed his Alford plea, claiming it was not knowing and voluntary and that the district court erred by denying his request for appointed counsel during sentencing. The appellate court rejected both claims, holding that the record establishes Robinson made a knowing and voluntary Alford plea and knowingly waived counsel, and that the district court acted within constitutional bounds in holding him to that waiver during sentencing.

State v. Robinson - Alford Plea Counsel Waiver Appeal Affirmed

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Sherrell Quintrad Robinson's conviction, rejecting three appellate claims arising from his 2016 Alford plea to possession with intent to deliver a schedule II controlled substance. The court upheld the district court's denial of Robinson's motion in arrest of judgment filed six months after the plea was accepted, finding it untimely under Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.24(3)(b) and without merit. The appellate court also affirmed the sentencing court's refusal to appoint counsel on the day of sentencing, concluding that Robinson's prior knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of counsel carried binding effect under State v. Jones. Robinson was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed ten years in the Iowa Department of Corrections, assessed a $1,000 fine plus surcharge, and ordered to pay restitution.

Huckfeldt v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Appeal

Brian Andrew Huckfeldt appealed the dismissal of his untimely application for postconviction relief filed in Polk County District Court. The Iowa Court of Appeals considered the appeal without oral argument and affirmed the district court's dismissal. The appellate court rejected Huckfeldt's claim that the lower court erred by not allowing him to fully develop the record before dismissing the untimely filing.