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Regulator’s Gaze over Unutilised Foreign Contributions of NGOs

Regulator’s Gaze over Unutilised Foreign Contributions of NGOs

Summary: As per the recent reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued show cause notices to several NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, asking why their registrations should not be cancelled in cases where foreign contributions have neither been received nor utilised for three consecutive financial years. While prolonged non-utilisation may, in the regulator’s view, raise questions on an organisation’s bona fide intent, the development has sparked debate on whether non-utilisation of foreign funds alone can … Read the rest

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Supreme Court of Maryland Finds No Reasonable Suspicion to Stop Vehicle Based on Driver Touching or Manipulating a Cell Phone

In its recent opinion in State v. Stone, 2026 WL 202095 (Md. 2026), the Supreme Court of Maryland noted the following about the state’s Transportation Code:

TR § 21-1124.1(b) prohibits a person from writing, sending, or reading a text message or an electronic message on a text messaging device while operating a motor vehicle in the travel portion of the roadway. The statute, however, permits a driver to use a global positioning system (GPS) or a text messaging device

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Invests in Turbett Surgical

J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital has invested in Turbett Surgical, according to a news release.

Turbett, founded in 2013 and based in Henrietta, New York, is a medical equipment company that manufactures mobile sterilization pods and consumable filters for surgical equipment sterilization.

J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital is the life sciences platform of J.P. Morgan Private Capital. The platform invests in early-stage biotherapeutics and late-stage healthcare companies.

Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

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February 2026 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Reports; ATSC 3.0 and Earth Station Rulemaking Comment Deadlines; Class A, LPTV, and TV Translator Rules Effective Dates; Political Windows; and More (If the Government Does Not Shut Down)

While most of the country is currently frozen, February promises to heat up with several regulatory dates and deadlines broadcasters need to be aware of.  But the possibility of another federal government shutdown looms.  To end the longest shutdown in history last November, Congress gave themselves until January 31 to pass a budget bill covering the operations of many parts of the federal government, including the FCC.  No “continuing resolution” to fund the government at last year’s levels has been adopted … Read the rest

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H5N1 in a cow: The Netherlands

A few months ago, a cluster of cats that died from H5N1 influenza was identified in the Netherlands. This itself wasn’t too surprising since H5N1 is circulating internationally and we know that cats are highly susceptible to the virus, often developing severe disease.

The cats were on what was reported as a dairy goat farm, which always raises some concern that they could have gotten infected from milk. That’s a concern because of the situation with H5N1 influenza in cattle … Read the rest

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English Court of Appeal: Awareness Is Necessary to Waive Contractual Termination Rights

The English Court of Appeal’s judgment in Ure Energy makes an important contribution to the law of waiver.

By Nell Perks and Anna Kullmann

Key Points:

  • Ure Energy confirms that the principle in Peyman v. Lanjani applies in cases of express contractual termination rights.
  • For a party to affirm a contract and waive its contractual right to terminate, it must actually know of the facts giving rise to its right to terminate, and the existence of that right.

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This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 12, 2026 to January 16, 2026

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.

  • The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Communications & Technology Subcommittee held an FCC oversight hearing.  The hearing featured written testimony from FCC Chairman Carr, Commissioner Gomez, and Commissioner Trusty, and questions to the Commissioners from the committee members on various broadcast issues including public
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