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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Telecommunications Services as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-32, 26-33, 26-34) on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-32, 26-33, 26-34) on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 Theapplication requests authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on March 16, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before March 2, 2026./5 Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./6 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by "any carrier meeting the requirements of paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this section shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective."); see also 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(2)(ii) (stating that "[a]n application to discontinue, reduce, or impair an existing retail service as part of a technology transition, as defined in Sec. 63.60(i), may be automatically granted only if: ...The applicant (A) Offers a stand-alone interconnected VoIP service, as defined in Sec. 9.3 of this chapter, throughout the affected service area, and (B) At least one other alternative stand-alone facilities-based wireline or wireless voice service is available from another unaffiliated provider throughout the affected service area."); Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84, Order, DA 25-248, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (waiving the "stand-alone" requirement for a period of two years when a carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy voice service pursuant to section 214(a), thereby allowing carriers to satisfy both prongs of the Alternative Options Test with a bundled service) (Standalone Waiver Order)).
5/ Comments are normally due 15 days after the Commission releases public notice of the proposed discontinuance. 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(a). For purposes of computation of time, if the comment deadline falls on a weekend or officially recognized Federal legal holiday, however, comments will be due on the next business day. See 47 CFR Sec. 1.4(e) and (j).
6/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-160A1.pdf
SEC Director Ryan Issues Remarks to the Los Angeles County Bar Association
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the division of enforcement at the 56th Annual Securities Regulation Seminar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association:
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Thank you for that kind introduction, Michele (Layne). And thank you to the organizers of this important conference for the invitation to speak to you today. Having now spent several months as its Director, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the direction in which the SEC's Division of Enforcement is headed
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LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the division of enforcement at the 56th Annual Securities Regulation Seminar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association:
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Thank you for that kind introduction, Michele (Layne). And thank you to the organizers of this important conference for the invitation to speak to you today. Having now spent several months as its Director, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the direction in which the SEC's Division of Enforcement is headed- a topic I know is of particular interest to this group.
Before I begin, however, please note that my remarks today are made in my official capacity as the Director of the Division of Enforcement and may not reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.
Background
Before I dive into the Division's current priorities, I'd like to take a step back. My legal career has been profoundly defined by public service: in the Marine Corps, as a law clerk, and on the bench. I see my current role as a continuation of this commitment to public service.
As I told the Division staff in my first week on the job, I did not seek the role of Director of the SEC's Enforcement Division. Rather, this role found me. And for that, I am grateful to have the opportunity to assist Chairman Atkins in righting the ship from some of the excesses of the prior administration.
And I'm grateful for the opportunity to make my first public remarks here today, because I want to share with you my guiding principles as Director, how those principles relate to the Division's process and priorities - which we are continuously evaluating and always looking to improve - and why I believe these principles complement those of Chairman Atkins.
So, principles, process, priorities.
Guiding Principles
I haven't been leading the Division long, but I've been here long enough to see and admire the deep technical expertise held by both the Commission staff and the securities bar, developed and nurtured over the last ninety-plus years.
With that context, however, I offer that my guiding principles as the Director are no different than those which have guided me as a Marine, as a law clerk, and as a judge.
Namely, integrity, honor, fidelity to the law, and an unwavering commitment to the fair and judicious use of the formidable power and resources the federal government has entrusted to me. To quote Spiderman, with great power comes great responsibility.
I believe these principles mirror the Chairman's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair process to all those who participate in and benefit from our capital markets. And, under his leadership, it is a true privilege to lead my extraordinarily talented staff as they animate these principles every day.
Now, I am acutely aware of the criticisms of how the Division operated in the past, some of which I think are valid and warranted course correction. But I will not let the Division be weighed down by criticism that is misinformed, has been remedied, or only exists as historical artifact. Our mission - of protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation - is too important.
So today, I will discuss two primary topics: process and priorities.
Process
I want to start with an aspect of our work that is important to me as well as to Chairman Atkins: the process the Division provides to those involved in enforcement investigations. The Division of Enforcement is committed to providing transparent and appropriate process to individuals and to companies under investigation by Enforcement.
One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment is by adhering to the Wells process, which is a mechanism through which the enforcement staff notifies potential defendants or respondents of charges - and the basis for those charges - in advance of recommending the Commission authorize those charges. The proposed defendant or respondent now has a four-week window to make a submission explaining why the Commission should not authorize an enforcement action, stating their position on the merits.
This is a meaningful opportunity for Wells recipients to address key issues of fact or law before an enforcement recommendation is made. Wells recipients are also typically granted the opportunity to meet with Division leadership to "make their case." This is a very meaningful opportunity.
As a judge, I recognize the virtue of an adversarial system and its propensity to reveal the right conclusion, and to get to the truth. As the Director I see that virtue in the Wells process. By facilitating an open, informed, and thoughtful dialogue between staff and parties under investigation, we not only provide transparency and a fair opportunity to respond, but we also receive the benefits of zealous advocacy regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the case. This ensures that, before taking the significant step of recommending an enforcement action, a recommendation which will have real effects on individuals and businesses while occupying significant enforcement resources, we - and the Commission - have considered a more fully-developed record and put ourselves in the best possible position to "get it right."
A member of the enforcement senior leadership team will attend every Wells meeting, and I can assure you that all Wells submissions will be read and carefully considered.
And, as Chairman Atkins recently noted, the Commission also receives the submissions and is expected to read them - and I am convinced that they do. A compelling Wells submission can and may make a difference both at the enforcement recommendation stage and when the Commission is determining how to vote on an enforcement recommendation.
But this process only works if both sides engage fairly and in good faith.
I thus emphasize one final point with respect to process. As I've described, I believe the Division's process is both transparent and fair. But I would advise those in the defense bar not to mistake fairness for weakness.
Recognize that the staff is seeking to move expeditiously, and to reach conclusions and make recommendations within reasonable time periods to uphold our obligations as public servants. At the same time, we are committed to professional courtesy, consideration, and - where we can - flexibility. Deliberate circumvention of the process, however, including tactical tardiness and other games, will not be tolerated. Make no mistake, counsels' incentives, financial or otherwise, to prolong an investigation (and then complain about how long the investigation took) will be met by steadfast commitment to reasonable and timely resolution.
I will hold my staff, and you, to that standard.
Enforcement Priorities
Now that I've laid the foundation of process, let's move to my priorities for the Enforcement Division, which, again, are informed by the Chairman's views and our historic emphasis.
First and foremost. The Enforcement Division remains focused on its mission to vigorously enforce federal securities laws in accordance with the Chairman's focus on returning to the basics, with fairness and a focus on timely resolution of cases. The Division's dedication to this purpose not only protects investors, but preserves fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation - the very mandates of the agency itself. In my time as head of the Division, I can attest that the staff are truly doing good work on behalf of the American people. The office brims with bright, mission-driven lawyers, analysts, and accountants - professionals in every sense of the word - who remain committed to our mission. Fraud in our capital markets persists, and so does my staff as they work to eliminate it.
Put another way - reports that enforcement work at the SEC has been tossed to the wayside are not only greatly exaggerated but flat out wrong. But I will say that I am far more concerned with the quality and impact of the enforcement actions that we bring than with chasing numbers.
And the reality is that I do not have unlimited resources at my disposal. As such, I focus on using the resources we have judiciously - that is, where they can most effectively and fairly be used to protect investors and our capital markets. This entails continuous review and monitoring of our docket to ensure we deploy our resources efficiently and refocus our priorities at the direction of the Commission. Put simply, we have focused and will continue to focus on bringing good cases that further the SEC's core mission.
Second. A principal focus of our enforcement program is thus to protect investors from the myriad fraud schemes cooked up by bad actors, which Chairman Atkins refers to as the liars, cheats, and thieves. Identifying, rooting out, and remedying scams, particularly those that inflict devastating costs on everyday retail investors, is the cornerstone of what we do. Our work will continue to focus on uncovering and deterring fraud that wipes out American investors' retirement savings, or fraud that undercuts their progress towards saving for a home, or their kids' education. And we will make full use of the remedies available to return money to investors harmed by those frauds.
Likewise, we will continue to charge violations of the securities laws for misconduct that clearly undermines market integrity, including accounting fraud, insider trading, wash trading, and market manipulation schemes. This critical work ensures that appropriate market forces, not bad actors, determine the value of securities.
Third, and lastly, I want to spend some time talking about compliance with other provisions of our federal securities laws, such as a public company's reporting requirements; its obligations to maintain adequate books and records and devise and maintain systems of internal accounting controls; or a broker-dealer or investment adviser's obligation to adhere to its fiduciary duties and financial responsibility rules. Whether a requirement is in a statute or promulgated using the Commission's rulemaking authority, enforcement of such rules is necessary to maintain the fairness of our capital markets.
Are violations of these provisions on par with fraud? No, not necessarily. In fact, I am confident that many violations of these provisions should not - and do not - result in enforcement cases by the Commission. But there is a middle ground: where fraud is absent, but compliance has failed in a way that poses risks to investors, risks to the integrity of the market, or yields a benefit to the participant. It is a place that may warrant enforcement action but may also present opportunity. Opportunity for both the Division and those who might be subject to an enforcement action to craft thoughtful resolutions in an appropriate case - resolutions that recognize wrongdoing while rectifying the violation or charting a firmer path toward compliance. Because - at the end of the day - our work in this space is about ensuring participants in our capital markets are providing investors with the necessary information and operating within the guardrails that make our capital markets the envy of the world. Where other divisions can identify, educate, and help people and entities remediate the problem or deficiency, fantastic.
Conclusion
I'll end with this: in a perfect world, we wouldn't need a Division of Enforcement because we wouldn't have violations of our securities laws. But we do not live in a perfect world. Wrongdoing exists. And so long as it does, I am honored to help steer the ship - using the guiding principles I have described, and with careful and thoughtful stewardship of the formidable resources and power the federal government has entrusted to me - on behalf of those that rely on and participate in our capital markets.
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to the discussion to follow. Thank you.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/margaret-ryan-02-11-26-remarks-los-angeles-county-bar-association
SEC Announces 45th Annual Small Business Forum to Improve Capital-Raising Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
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SEC Announces 45th Annual Small Business Forum to Improve Capital-Raising Policy
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The Securities and Exchange Commission will host the agency's 45th Annual Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live. Registration information and an agenda are available on the event page.
The forum brings together members of the public and private sectors to discuss and provide
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
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SEC Announces 45th Annual Small Business Forum to Improve Capital-Raising Policy
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The Securities and Exchange Commission will host the agency's 45th Annual Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live. Registration information and an agenda are available on the event page.
The forum brings together members of the public and private sectors to discuss and providesuggestions to improve policy affecting how entrepreneurs, small businesses, and smaller public companies raise capital from investors.
"The annual Small Business Forum is a unique opportunity for innovators, investors, advisors, and policymakers to come together and help identify challenges in capital raising," said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. "I encourage members of the public to join us to share ideas and have their voices heard on ways to improve capital formation."
The event will feature appearances by SEC Commissioners and discussions with thought leaders from across the small business ecosystem on capital raising by early- to late-stage private companies and smaller public companies. Both in-person and online participants will have the opportunity to submit policy recommendations in advance by emailing smallbusiness@sec.gov by noon ET on March 5. Online voting to prioritize recommendations to be included in the report for the Commission and Congress will open to the public at the end of the event.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-18-sec-announces-45th-annual-small-business-forum-improve-capital-raising-policy
NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants
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Maximum Grant Increased to $15,000; Expanded Eligibility for Additional Credit Unions
Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today announced the expansion of its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) to more low-income-designated credit unions seeking eligibility for Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs grants. With these changes the maximum award amount will double.
The agency
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants
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Maximum Grant Increased to $15,000; Expanded Eligibility for Additional Credit Unions
Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today announced the expansion of its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) to more low-income-designated credit unions seeking eligibility for Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs grants. With these changes the maximum award amount will double.
The agencyhas increased the maximum award amount from $7,500 to $15,000.
The grants help credit unions recover from natural disasters and other emergencies. Additionally, newly chartered credit unions in operation for less than 10 years with assets of $10 million or less can now apply for grants to cover operational costs.
"Expanding grants to low-income designated credit unions is a lifeline that can help them find stable ground and be able to grow for the future" said NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman. "These credit unions are often the first and only line of financial support for families, small businesses, and the surrounding community and when they struggle, so do the people who depend on them. Targeted grant funding strengthens the capacity of credit unions at critical moments to ensure stability, innovation long term economic resilience".
Complete information about the Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs grants, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, is available in the Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grant Guidelines (Opens new window). Prospective grant applicants also may contact NCUA staff in the agency's Office of Credit Union Resources and Expansion by email at CUREAPPS@ncua.gov.
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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2026/ncua-expands-newly-chartered-and-urgent-needs-grants
Federal Maritime Commission: Judge Orders BAL Container Line to Provide Corporate Testimony in Bed Bath & Beyond Dispute
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a ruling where Chief Administrative Law Judge Erin M. Wirth partially granted a motion to compel discovery in a dispute between a former major retailer and a global shipping entity. The ruling, issued on Feb. 12, 2026, requires BAL Container Line Co., Limited to produce corporate witnesses for depositions regarding specific policies that impacted cargo shipments.
The case, "20230930-DK-BUTTERFLY-1, INC., Complainant v. BAL CONTAINER LINE CO., LIMITED, Respondent" (DOCKET NO. 25-01), involves Complainant 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a ruling where Chief Administrative Law Judge Erin M. Wirth partially granted a motion to compel discovery in a dispute between a former major retailer and a global shipping entity. The ruling, issued on Feb. 12, 2026, requires BAL Container Line Co., Limited to produce corporate witnesses for depositions regarding specific policies that impacted cargo shipments.
The case, "20230930-DK-BUTTERFLY-1, INC., Complainant v. BAL CONTAINER LINE CO., LIMITED, Respondent" (DOCKET NO. 25-01), involves Complainant 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1,Inc., the entity formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY). At the heart of the Motion to Compel is a demand for corporate testimony concerning detention and demurrage charges--fees often levied when cargo sits at ports longer than permitted.
Judge Wirth examined several disputed examination topics. While the Respondent argued that certain requests were overbroad, the Judge found that information regarding West Coast operations during 2021 and 2022 is essential for adjudicating the claim. Regarding Topic 3, the Judge approved testimony regarding regulations, practices, and strategies for detention and demurrage on the West Coast, noting that assessing reasonableness requires a consideration of any relevant factors. For Topics 4 through 6, which focus on the flow of BBBY cargo and the use of intermediaries, the Judge also compelled testimony. The ruling rejected the argument that BAL could not identify BBBY cargo, stating that the company now knows which containers belonged to the Complainant and can determine which policies impacted those shipments. However, the Judge denied the request for Topic 8 regarding claims and defenses, labeling it overbroad.
Respondent had requested that any further testimony be conducted via written questions only, citing travel requirements. Judge Wirth denied this request, ruling that because the policies in question are central to the proceeding, written responses would be insufficient. The parties have been directed to cooperate in good faith to complete the remaining depositions. If the additional discovery requires a shift in the trial timeline, a proposed schedule must be submitted by February 24, 2026.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/docs/25-01/(56)%2025-01%20Order%20on%20Third%20Motion%20to%20Compel.pdf/
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Colombia-Themed Magnetic Board Games
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games
Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games
Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoningand death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 1,200
Consumer Contact: Surveying Accessories Cheaper collect at 305-336-6042 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at zlipgo.sales@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Colombia-themed magnetic board games. The recalled games consist of a two-sided board with a storage bag and 32 multi-colored, magnetic pieces and two dice with one storage pouch. The original packaging included a piece of chocolate. "Colombia que linda eres" is printed on the game's board. "Cositas Colombianas" is printed on the front of storage box. Only the four and six-player versions of the board games are included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic board games and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Surveying Accessories Cheaper for a pre-paid shipping label to return the board games for a full refund in the form of the original form of payment or check.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Centro Envios Aventura in Miami, Florida and online at Amazon.com from April 2023 through June 2025 for between $20 and $50.
Retailer: Surveying Accessories Cheaper, of Miami, Florida
Manufactured In: Colombia
Recall number: 26-265
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Surveying-Accessories-Cheaper-Recalls-Board-Games-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys
Bernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record:
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Bernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
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On January 23, 2026, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The plaintiff seeks injunctive and declaratory relief under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).
Background
According to the court complaint, plaintiff filed an administrative complaint with the FEC on December 19, 2025, alleging violations
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record:
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Bernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
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On January 23, 2026, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The plaintiff seeks injunctive and declaratory relief under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).
Background
According to the court complaint, plaintiff filed an administrative complaint with the FEC on December 19, 2025, alleging violationsof the Act by Elissa Slotkin for Michigan and Slotkin Victory Fund, Josie Olsen, as treasurer of both committees, and the terminated Elissa Slotkin for Congress committee. Plaintiff alleges the committees engaged in suspect transactions that resulted in unlawful contributions and filed inaccurate reports with the Commission.
Plaintiff alleges the FEC has failed to act on his complaint within the 120-day statutory period after which suit may be filed and asks the court to declare that inaction contrary to law, and to order the FEC to conform with that declaration within 30 days.
Resources
* Bernegger v. FEC (26-213) litigation page
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/bernegger-v-fec-alleges-failure-to-act-on-administrative-complaint-26-213/
