Presidential Message on the Daytona 500

The White House issued a presidential message celebrating the spirit and tradition of the Daytona 500 race. The message highlights American ingenuity, competitive spirit, and national ideals, sending best wishes for a safe event.

Presidential Message on Susan B. Anthony Day

The White House issued a Presidential message honoring Susan B. Anthony on her birthday. The message reaffirms commitments to protecting life, women, and families, and upholding First Amendment freedoms, drawing parallels to Anthony's historical advocacy.

MHRA Consultation on CE Marked Medical Device Recognition

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain. The consultation seeks views on extending transitional arrangements for MDD-compliant devices and indefinitely recognising EU MDR/IVDR compliant devices, with a comment deadline of April 10.

Commonwealth v. Caraballo-Nieves - Criminal Case Appeal

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court vacated a judgment dismissing drug charges against Jesus R. Caraballo-Nieves. The court found the trial judge abused discretion by refusing to allow the Commonwealth to proceed on a motion to suppress without presenting fentanyl-containing drugs as evidence, citing a conflicting court policy.

NY Executive Order Extends Disaster Emergency for Healthcare Staffing Shortages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages, specifically citing a nursing strike. The extension, effective February 4, 2026, continues the provisions of Executive Order 56 through February 6, 2026, in Bronx, New York, and contiguous counties.

New York Extends Healthcare Staffing Shortage Disaster Emergency

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages through February 8, 2026. This extension continues the provisions of Executive Order 56, which was initially issued to address a strike by nursing personnel and its impact on hospital staffing levels.

New York Executive Order Extending Healthcare Staffing Shortage Disaster Emergency

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages until February 10, 2026. This extension continues the terms and suspensions of a prior executive order aimed at ensuring continuity of care during a nursing strike.

New York Executive Order Extending Disaster Emergency Due to Healthcare Staffing Shortages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages caused by a nursing strike. The extension, through February 12, 2026, continues the terms and suspensions outlined in Executive Order 56 for Bronx, New York, and contiguous counties.

New York Executive Order Extends Healthcare Staffing Disaster Emergency

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages through February 17, 2026. This extension continues the terms and suspensions of Executive Order 56, originally issued to address a nursing strike impacting hospital care.

FTC Orders Adamas to Cease No-Hire Agreements

The FTC has ordered Adamas Amenity Services LLC and its affiliates to cease enforcing anticompetitive no-hire agreements. These agreements restricted building owners and management companies from hiring workers employed by Adamas. The final consent order was issued on February 12, 2026.