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ICO Decision on Cabinet Office FOI Exemptions

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Cabinet Office's use of FOI exemptions. The ICO found that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (c) of the FOIA to withhold certain information related to interactions with BlackRock.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Pentraeth Council

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information complaint against Pentraeth Council for failing to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The Council has been ordered to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision: London Borough of Islington FOI Request

The ICO has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request made to the London Borough of Islington. The Commissioner found that the council had provided the relevant information it held, and no further steps are required.

ICO Decision Notice: BBC FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the BBC's decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a 1978 broadcast. The ICO determined the information, if held, is for journalistic purposes and thus exempt from FOIA.

ICO Upholds EIR Breach by Powys Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a breach of Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 11 against Powys County Council. The council failed to conduct an internal review within the mandated 40 working days. No further steps are required beyond reconsidering the original request.

ICO Decision Notice - Eastbourne Council FOI 40(2) Exemption

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding Eastbourne Borough Council's withholding of information under FOI section 40(2). The Commissioner found that the Council was entitled to rely on the exemption for third-party personal information and did not uphold the complainant's challenge.

Commonwealth v. Scott K. Tavares - Probation Violation Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming an order revoking Scott K. Tavares' probation. The defendant appealed, claiming ineffective assistance of counsel and due process violations related to new criminal offenses alleged as probation violations.

Guy Maddalone v. Board of Appeals of Nantucket - Zoning Special Permit Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a Land Court judgment that upheld the Nantucket Board of Appeals' decision to grant a special permit. The permit allows for the renovation and enlargement of existing structures on a property, despite objections from an abutter.

Commonwealth v. Sprows-Watson - Appeals Court Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary decision affirming a lower court's order denying the Commonwealth's motion for a continuance and allowing the defendants' motions to dismiss charges without prejudice. The decision addresses discovery disputes related to traffic stops and enforcement patterns.

Sophia Terry v. William Powley - Contempt of Court

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Probate and Family Court judgment finding a mother not in contempt for alleged violations of a parenting time order. The court found insufficient evidence of clear and convincing disobedience of the court's command regarding supervised parenting time.