Northern Ireland Court Fees Increase Order 2026

The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has issued the Court of Judicature Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, increasing court fees by 5% effective April 1, 2026. The order amends the 1996 Fees Order, with new fee schedules provided for various court actions.

Medline Industries Recalls Catheters Due to Particulates and Infection Risk

The FDA has identified a Medline Industries catheter recall as the most serious type due to potential particulates causing infection or embolism. Affected product lots must be destroyed. This is an expansion of a previous recall.

CDPHE Launches Environmental Justice Grants Dashboard

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has launched a new interactive dashboard for its Environmental Justice Grant Program. The dashboard provides transparency on how grant funding is being used to address environmental issues and improve community health across Colorado.

Colorado Campaign Promotes Tax Credits to Reduce Child Poverty

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has relaunched its Get Ahead Colorado campaign to encourage families to file taxes and claim state and federal tax credits. Research indicates these credits can reduce child poverty in Colorado by 37%. The campaign provides resources for free tax filing assistance and tax credit estimation.

Papa v. Green and Community First Healthcare - Racial Harassment Claim

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment for defendants in a racial harassment case. Plaintiff Manoj Papa alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1981 against Edward J. Green and Community First Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. The court found insufficient evidence to proceed to trial.

Gina Marino-Kalish v. Menard, Inc. - Negligence Case

The Northern District of Illinois issued a court opinion in Gina Marino-Kalish v. Menard, Inc. The court granted Menard's motion for summary judgment in a negligence case where the plaintiff was injured by falling pruning sets. The opinion details the background of the incident and the court's reasoning for granting the motion.

Dillard II v. City of Chicago - Civil Rights Lawsuit Opinion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a legal opinion in the case of Tyrone Dillard II v. City of Chicago, et al. The court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint alleging violations of Fourth Amendment rights.

Marianita M. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Benefits Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Marianita M.'s motion for summary judgment and granted the Commissioner of Social Security's motion, affirming the denial of her application for disabled widow's benefits and supplemental security income. The court found the ALJ's decision to be supported by substantial evidence.

Tara Hudson v. Buehler Moving and Storage - Opinion Denying Motion to Vacate

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Tara Hudson's motion to vacate a previous judgment dismissing her case with prejudice. The court found that the plaintiff, proceeding pro se, failed to state any viable claims in her amended complaint, despite multiple opportunities.

Rehabilitation Services Administration Training Program Payback System

The Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is requesting public comment on proposed revisions to the information collection requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) Program Payback Information Management System (PIMS). The comment period ends on May 5, 2026.