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HHS OIG: Over $15 Million in Improper Medicare Payments for Non-Emergency Services

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that Medicare improperly paid physicians $922,524 and potentially $14.2 million to hospitals for services billed with emergency department procedure codes but rendered at non-emergency sites. The OIG recommends recovery of improper payments and improved claims processing controls.

Center for Biological Diversity v. Public Utilities Commission - Environmental Law

The California Court of Appeal, 1st Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the case Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. The case, with appellate court case number A167721, was filed on May 3, 2023, and involved an environmental law dispute.

UK Sanctions Enforcement: Cross-Government Strategic Approach

The UK government has published its strategic approach to sanctions enforcement, outlining key principles and the roles of various departments. This policy paper emphasizes the importance of strong compliance and details potential consequences for non-compliance.

Scotland Absent Voting Rules Amended for Online Applications

The Scottish Ministers have amended the Absent Voting (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These amendments update the definition of 'digital service' and introduce 'relevant devolved absent voting applications' to accommodate online applications for local government elections in Scotland. The changes come into force on 3 November 2026.

Non-Domestic Rating Renewable Energy Projects Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Non-Domestic Rating (Renewable Energy Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2013 Regulations. These changes, effective April 1, 2026, introduce new definitions and calculations for relevant multiplier ratios related to non-domestic rating of renewable energy projects.

Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2026, amending the 2016 Order. This instrument increases various fees associated with immigration and nationality functions, with the changes coming into effect on March 10, 2026.

Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the 2025 Regulations by introducing a new definition for 'registered length' and increasing light dues rates and maximum charges for vessels paying per voyage.

Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has designated the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as a strategic plan under the Energy Act 2023. These regulations, effective March 30, 2026, require the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and electricity distributors to have regard to this plan when making decisions on network connections.

Aviation Security Amendment Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Aviation Security (Amendment, Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026, which come into force on January 25, 2027. These regulations revoke certain existing instruments and amend the Aviation Security Act 1982 and related regulations, including definitions for 'access control' and 'security control'.

Revised Code of Practice on Picketing

The UK Secretary of State has issued a revised Code of Practice on Picketing, effective March 5, 2026. This revision updates the code to align with recent legislative changes, including amendments to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.