Center for Tobacco Products Enforcement Complaint

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products filed an enforcement complaint on March 31, 2026, under docket FDA-2026-H-3142. The complaint addresses alleged violations of tobacco product regulations. The respondent must respond to the specific allegations contained in the filed complaint.

FDA refuses TRADIPITANT Capsules approval, hearing denied

FDA refuses TRADIPITANT Capsules approval, hearing denied

USPTO Official Gazette Table of Contents

USPTO published Official Gazette Volume 1544, Number 5 on March 31, 2026. The gazette contains routine patent and trademark notices including maintenance fee reminders, patent expirations, reinstatements, reissue applications, trademark renewal expirations, practitioner registrations, and errata. No new regulatory requirements are established.

S. v. USA, summons returned unexecuted

Civil case S. v. USA, summons returned unexecuted

Dish Network L.L.C. et al v. Adeia Inc. - Patent Declaratory Judgment

Dish Network L.L.C. and Sling TV L.L.C. filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the Northern District of California (Case 3:26-cv-02811) against Adeia Inc. and all defendants on April 1, 2026. The plaintiffs submitted a corporate disclosure statement and filed two patent-related reports covering ten patents (Patents 1–10) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, along with three exhibits and a proposed summons.

YMACA ROOTS Trademark Application for Medical Devices and Therapy Equipment

The USPTO received an Intent-to-Use trademark application (TM99520608) for YMACA ROOTS covering 82 goods and services categories spanning medical devices, therapy equipment, massage apparatus, diagnostic instruments, and personal care products. The application was filed on November 28, 2025, with a stated intent-to-use date of March 30, 2026. This filing establishes a priority date for the applicant's trademark claims in Class 10 (Medical Devices).

Alphacyte trademark medical imaging, diagnostic instruments

Alphacyte trademark medical imaging, diagnostic instruments

DELRIN 4D trademark for medical syringes

USPTO received trademark application TM99532413 for "DELRIN 4D" filed December 5, 2025, under Intent-to-Use basis. The application covers syringes for injections, syringes for medical purposes, and medical patient training devices (needle-free syringes). This is a routine trademark filing in Class 10 (medical devices) with no final registration yet issued.

BNM Imposes RM1,000,000 Administrative Monetary Penalty on Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad for Cybersecurity and Customer Information Breaches

Bank Negara Malaysia imposed an Administrative Monetary Penalty of RM1,000,000 on Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (BKRM) on 20 January 2026 following a cybersecurity incident in which an external threat actor gained unauthorized access to its IT infrastructure. BNM found BKRM had breached multiple requirements under the Risk Management in Technology Policy Document (RMiT PD) and the Management of Customer Information and Permitted Disclosures Policy Document (MCIPD PD), attributed to inadequate cybersecurity controls and incident response. BKRM paid the full penalty on 26 January 2026 and has taken remedial measures to strengthen its cybersecurity and ICT controls.

Neuropharmagen trademark for pharmacogenetics SAAS platform

USPTO received trademark application TM98671767 for NEUROPHARMAGEN filed by an unspecified applicant on July 29, 2024. The application covers International Class 044 medical services including pharmacogenetic analysis software (SAAS/PAAS), genetic testing and research services, medical diagnostic services, and clinical trial support. The application is filed on an Intent-to-Use basis with a deadline of March 31, 2026.

ADHD Health Education & Advocacy Trademark Registration

The USPTO received trademark application TM98753172 for 'POWER AHEAD ADHD HEALTH, EDUCATION & ADVOCACY DIALOGUE' filed by POWER AHEAD LLC. The application covers downloadable software, educational media, online healthcare information, seminars, and public advocacy services related to ADHD management. The application was filed September 16, 2024, as an Intent-to-Use filing.

Playhouse Speech Therapy Trademark Renewal

USPTO renewed trademark TM98428511 for Playhouse Speech Therapy on March 31, 2026, extending trademark protection for speech therapy services. This is a routine administrative renewal with no new obligations or policy changes imposed on trademark holders.

PSYCHIATRY DECONSTRUCTED Trademark Renewal

The USPTO renewed trademark registration TM98471657 for PSYCHIATRY DECONSTRUCTED on March 31, 2026. The mark covers medical services including psychiatric consultation, psychological consultation, and healthcare education information. The original application was filed March 27, 2024.

Health Elevation 360 Trademark Application - Class 44 Health Services

USPTO received trademark application TM98635213 for 'HEALTH ELEVATION 360' covering health, nutrition, and wellness counseling services (Class 44) along with athletic apparel and hair care products. The application was filed on July 5, 2024, under Intent to Use provisions with an extension deadline of March 31, 2026.

West Virginia Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Congress to Pass Combating Xylazine Act

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging passage of the Combating Xylazine Act. The proposed legislation would classify illicit xylazine (also known as "tranq") under Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act and authorize the DEA to track manufacturing of the drug. The coalition's advocacy comes as xylazine—primarily a veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use—has increasingly been found combined with fentanyl, creating rescue challenges because it reduces the effectiveness of naloxone.

West Virginia AG Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 21-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counter Terrorism, requesting that state and local law enforcement be granted authority to detect, track, and disable drones delivering contraband into prisons. The letter cites a federal prison in McDowell County, West Virginia, as a specific example of drone contraband drops occurring within the state. Under current federal law, only a narrow set of federal agencies are authorized to detect and mitigate unauthorized drones, leaving correctional officials without real-time intervention authority. The coalition recommends that the Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty work with federal agencies to grant carefully defined authority to state and local partners.

SCOTUS Strikes Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban, Free Speech Win

The Supreme Court issued an 8-1 ruling striking down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, finding it unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The decision protects professional counselors' right to practice without government-mandated speech requirements. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who previously joined a 21-state coalition supporting the counselor, called the ruling a victory for free speech in professional settings.

AG Wilson Statement on Captain Sams Spit Litigation Settlement

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a statement following the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's approval of a settlement in the Captain Sams Spit lawsuit, a dispute that originated in 2009. The settlement is estimated to save South Carolina taxpayers up to $200 million or more. Governor Henry McMaster voted in favor of the settlement, and the House of Representatives included it in a budget that passed with bipartisan support; the budget item is now pending in the Senate.

CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Information Collection Renewal

FMCSA announced the renewal of its approved Information Collection Request for the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, inviting public comments through June 1, 2026. The Clearinghouse, established by the 2016 final rule with a January 2020 compliance date, tracks CDL holders who test positive for controlled substances or misuse alcohol and tracks completion of the return-to-duty process.

Renewal of Designation of Agents Information Collection Request

FMCSA announced its plan to renew OMB Control No. 2126-0015 for the "Designation of Agents, Motor Carriers, Brokers and Freight Forwarders" information collection. The renewal covers Form BOC-3 filings by motor carriers, freight forwarders, and property brokers to designate process agents as required under 49 U.S.C. 13902-13904. The estimated annual burden is 18,503 hours across 110,799 respondents.

Steel rebar Algeria countervailing duty final affirmative determination

Steel rebar Algeria countervailing duty final affirmative determination

Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Advance Notification of Sunset Review

Sunset review advance notice, antidumping countervailing duty orders

Scope Ruling Applications: Raw Flexible Magnets and Hand Trucks from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) received scope ruling applications in February 2026 requesting scope inquiries under antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders covering raw flexible magnets from China (A-570-922/C-570-923) and hand trucks from China (A-570-891). The applications, submitted by Adams Magnetic Products Co. and American Lubrication Equipment Corporation respectively, seek determinations on whether specific products fall within the scope of existing AD/CVD orders.

Initiation of Five-Year Sunset Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

The Department of Commerce initiated mandatory five-year (sunset) reviews of 11 antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders covering mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam; boltless steel shelving and chassis subassemblies from China; non-refillable steel cylinders from China; steel wire strand from China; and small vertical shaft engines from China. The International Trade Commission is conducting concurrent reviews to determine whether termination of these trade remedies would cause material injury to the domestic industry.

Modernization of FMVSS No. 110 to Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles

NHTSA has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, which governs tire selection and rims for vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. The proposed modification would allow manufacturers of vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that lack manually operated driving controls to affix the required safety placard on the left side of the vehicle instead of the driver's side. Public comments on the proposed rule are due by May 1, 2026.

EXIM Bank SBCL Policy Comment Request

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) published a notice inviting public comments on its Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policies (EIB 92-51). The 30-day comment period closes May 1, 2026. The notice estimates 2,000 respondents with an annual hour burden of 1,000 hours under OMB Control Number 3048-0015.

Fish and Wildlife Service permit application for foreign endangered species

Fish and Wildlife Service permit application for foreign endangered species

Eagle Take Permit Information Collection Renewal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment through May 1, 2026, on the renewal of its Eagle Take Permit information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Service proposes to renew the currently approved collection (OMB Control No. 1018-0167) without change. This is a routine administrative renewal of existing reporting requirements for applicants and permit holders under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Renewal of Information Collection - Depredation and Control Orders

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a notice requesting public comments on renewing OMB Control No. 1018-0146 for information collection related to Depredation and Control Orders under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Service proposes to renew the collection without changes to existing requirements. Comments on the renewal are due June 1, 2026.

Research Data Center Data Security Forms - Proposed Information Collection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a notice inviting public comment on a proposed information collection titled 'Research Data Center Data Security Forms for Access to Confidential Data.' The National Center for Health Statistics plans to collect information to fulfill data security requirements when providing access to restricted-use microdata for evidence building purposes. Comments are due by June 1, 2026.

Harmonisation Reforms for Charities and Fundraisers Effective 1 April 2026

The NSW Government has implemented harmonisation reforms for charitable fundraising effective 1 April 2026, aligning NSW laws with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) framework. ACNC-registered charities are now automatically deemed to hold a NSW fundraising authority upon notifying the ACNC of their intent to fundraise, eliminating the need for separate NSW applications. Deemed authority holders must comply with 16 National Fundraising Principles as an enforceable condition and meet ACNC reporting requirements in lieu of NSW-specific financial reporting and record-keeping obligations.

ProQure Scaling UK Quantum Computing Funding Opportunity

Innovate UK, operating under UK Research and Innovation, has launched the ProQure funding programme to support the scaling of UK quantum computing capabilities. Organisations can apply for up to £14 million in phase one funding to develop, build, and validate integrated quantum computing hardware and software for commercial-scale deployment. The competition closes on 29 May 2026 at 11:00am UK time, with eligibility open to organisations of any size, including those based internationally.

Cody Wayne Coleman v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, finding that the trial court abused its discretion by granting the Commonwealth's motion in limine to prohibit appellant Cody Wayne Coleman from presenting testimony that he was unaware his prior misdemeanor assault and battery convictions were classified as crimes of domestic violence. The appellate court held that this exclusion prevented Coleman from presenting his defense theory of mistake — specifically, that he misunderstood the legal term "domestic violence" as a specific charge rather than a class of offenses — in his prosecution for making a materially false statement on ATF Form 4473. The case was reversed and remanded.

Anthony Elijah Perkins v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Criminal Appeal

Anthony Elijah Perkins appealed his convictions for two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and criminal gang participation from the Circuit Court of Prince William County, challenging both jury instructions and sufficiency of evidence. The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed all convictions on March 31, 2026, finding that Perkins constructively directed the murders by issuing a standing kill directive, identifying the target, coercing compliance through death threats, and coordinating the killings in real time through Instagram. The court held that constructive presence does not require physical proximity, and the evidence amply supported the jury's verdict under theories of principal in the second degree and accessory before the fact.

Byrn-y-Groes Poultry Unit Permit Variation EPR/VP3237WY/V005

The Environment Agency has published a permit variation (EPR/VP3237WY/V005) for the Byrn-y-Groes Poultry Unit, operated by Gwyneth Wigley and David Wigley, under the Industrial Emissions Directive. The variation, issued on 31 March 2026, is published in England. Documents available include the Decision Document (250 KB, 22 pages) and the Variation Notice (386 KB, 26 pages). This is a routine administrative permit modification for the named installation; affected operators should maintain records of the updated permit conditions.

Intent-to-Use Trademark Application for Mental Health Fore All

USPTO received an Intent-to-Use trademark application (TM98612564) for MENTAL HEALTH FORE ALL filed on June 21, 2024. The application covers charitable fundraising services, mental health wellness information, and various merchandise including apparel, golf equipment, and drinkware across multiple trademark classes. This is a routine trademark filing with no compliance deadlines or penalties for third parties.

ROC Real Estate Partners Intent-to-Use Trademark Application

The USPTO published a notice regarding trademark application TM90092202 for 'ROC REAL ESTATE PARTNERS', filed August 4, 2020, covering education services in real estate management and real estate agency management and brokerage services. The application is filed under Intent-to-Use provisions.

MARKETSURGE Trademark Application for Financial Information Services

The USPTO published trademark application TM97926322 for 'MARKETSURGE' filed by an unnamed applicant on May 8, 2023. The mark covers financial information services, investment news platforms, educational workshops on financial investing, downloadable software applications, and advertising services. The application is classified under Nice Class 036 (Insurance & Finance).

KPMG AIQ - Trademark Application (Class 36: Financial Services)

USPTO published notice of trademark application TM98532412 for 'KPMG AIQ' in Class 36 (Insurance and Finance). The application, filed by KPMG on intent-to-use basis, covers financial consulting, risk assessment, investment services, and related software platforms including AI-based analytics and cybersecurity risk management tools.

Generalized Entanglement Forging with Slater Determinants

USPTO published patent application US20260087388A1 titled 'Generalized Entanglement Forging with Slater Determinants' covering quantum computing systems for electronic structure calculations. The application (No. 18892848), filed September 23, 2024, was submitted by inventors led by Mario Motta and describes systems for generalized entanglement forging using non-orthogonal Slater determinants and Jastrow ansatz on quantum systems.

METHOD FOR GENERATING TRAINING DATA, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

USPTO published patent application US20260087385A1 filed by Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology Co., Ltd. on March 26, 2026. The patent covers methods for generating AI training data using state transition images derived from user interaction data, trajectory data generation, and multimodal model-based reasoning reference extraction for training interaction agent models. The inventors are Le Zhang, Yu Shi, and Jingbo Zhou.

CORE SAFETY GROUP Trademark Renewal for Safety Consulting Services

The USPTO renewed trademark registration TM97520049 for CORE SAFETY GROUP covering safety consulting services in the field of workplace safety. The renewal extends trademark protection through March 31, 2026. This is a routine administrative action maintaining existing trademark rights.

ESOP Transaction Model Trademark Application

The USPTO received a trademark application (TM98384237) for "ESOP TRANSACTION MODEL" filed on January 31, 2024. The application covers financial planning services, investment advisory services, and downloadable software for employee stock ownership plan administration. This is an Intent-to-Use application, indicating the applicant plans to use the mark in commerce but has not yet done so.

AG Rayfield Opposes Trump Vote-by-Mail Executive Order

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued a public statement on February 28, 2025, announcing his opposition to the Trump administration's executive order limiting vote-by-mail voting. AG Rayfield stated that Oregon has been conducting vote-by-mail elections for decades, characterizing it as safe and secure, and referenced that even the President votes by mail. The AG committed to using every legal tool available to fight the order and protect Oregonians' right to vote.

Virtual Layoff Assistance Session

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host a free virtual layoff assistance session on April 7, 2026, at 12 p.m. CDT/11 a.m. MDT via Microsoft Teams. The session is designed for recently laid-off individuals seeking to reenter the workforce and will cover applying for reemployment assistance benefits, job search resources, skills building, and training opportunities. South Dakota currently reports more than 17,000 job openings with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, the lowest in the nation. Advance registration is required.

Enhanced Tools for Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Reporting

SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management announced new and improved tools for reporting abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) along South Carolina's coast, available through MyCoast.org/SC/boat and des.sc.gov/adv. Reports now route directly to SCDNR Law Enforcement Division and SCDES compliance project managers. A centralized ADV database and updated interactive dashboard provide real-time information on vessels under investigation, eligible for removal, and removed since 2019 across the state's eight coastal counties.

Public Hearing on China's Commodities Derivative Markets Ambitions

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission announced a public hearing on April 16, 2026, examining China's efforts to establish domestic futures exchanges for agricultural goods, energy, base metals, and critical minerals to enhance its pricing power in global commodities trade. The hearing will assess implications for the United States.

ACCC Grants Qantas, American Airlines Interim Authorization for Trans-Pacific Routes

On 1 April 2026, the ACCC granted interim authorization to Qantas Airways Limited and American Airlines Inc to continue cooperating on trans-Pacific routes between Australia/New Zealand and the United States, Canada and Mexico. The interim authorization enables the ACCC to continue its assessment of the substantive application AA1000709 for revocation and substitution. Affected parties should monitor the ACCC's public register for updates on the substantive application.

East Coast Gas Supply Tight - Storage Critical for Winter 2026

The ACCC's March 2026 interim gas inquiry report projects the east coast gas market will have a supply-demand balance ranging from a 12 PJ shortfall to a 3 PJ surplus in Q3 2026, depending on LNG producer exports. Southern states face a 16 PJ supply gap in July 2026 alone. Iona Underground Gas Storage in Melbourne's west, the largest storage facility, is on track to be full by early May. Contract prices for 2026 averaged $13.55/GJ for producers and $13.93/GJ for retailers, both up approximately 3-4% from the prior quarter.

Revised Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Now in Force

The revised Food and Grocery Code of Conduct came into force on 1 April 2026, imposing new mandatory obligations on ALDI, Coles, Metcash and Woolworths in their dealings with grocery suppliers. Large grocery businesses must now include specific information in all grocery supply agreements about the circumstances under which they can make unilateral changes, require supplier payments, or set off payments from supplier invoices. The Code also introduces enhanced transparency requirements around opt-out provisions and mandatory good faith negotiation obligations during range reviews and supplier price increase requests.