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Waites v. Rosalind Franklin University - ERISA Removal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion to remand a case to state court. The court found that the plaintiff's claim was preempted by ERISA, allowing the case to remain in federal court. The decision addresses the scope of ERISA preemption in employee benefit disputes.

GAO Report on Dental and Vision Insurance Market Concentration

A GAO report released on March 9, 2026, examines market concentration in the dental and vision insurance sectors across US states. The report indicates that market concentration varies by state and notes limited research on the effects of concentration and vertical integration in these markets.

UK Government Contract Award: Business Health Insurance

Citizen Housing Group Ltd has published a contract notice for Business Health Insurance services, awarded to AXA PPP Healthcare Limited for £65,000. The contract is for one year, commencing April 1, 2026, and falls below the relevant procurement threshold.

GP Support Contract Awarded for Petersfield Urgent Treatment Centre

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for GP support services to the Petersfield Urgent Treatment Centre. The contract is valued at £14,400 and will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

National Highways Carbon Credit Strategy Contract Award

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract to Carbonaires Capital Limited for consultancy services to develop a carbon credit strategy, portfolio, and roadmap. The contract is valued at £34,800 including VAT and aims to offset 0.84 mtCO2.

South West London Mental Health Support Teams Procurement Notice

The NHS South West London Integrated Care Board has published a prior information notice regarding the procurement of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). This notice outlines the intention to contract providers for services aimed at supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs within educational settings across South West London.

Contract Award: Clinical Services (Urology, Oral Maxillo Facial)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for insourcing clinical services in Urology and Oral Maxillo Facial specialties. The contract, valued at £996,000 excluding VAT, aims to provide outpatient clinic capacity and has an option to extend.

Natural History Museum Exhibition Design Contract Award

The Natural History Museum has awarded a contract for exhibition design services to AOC Architecture Limited for £159,940. The contract is for the development and design of a new permanent gallery focused on young audiences. The contract was signed on December 10, 2025, and will run until July 31, 2027.

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Contract Modification

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has published a contract modification notice regarding NHS Acute Services. This notice, published on March 9, 2026, relates to a contract with a value of £1,816,814,532 and a period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027.

Bank of England HR Support Contract Award

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for HR Support Services to Lee Hecht Harrison Penna Limited for £170,000. The contract is for a period of approximately 8 months.