Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026, which increases various social security benefits. These changes, including adjustments to attendance allowance, severe disablement allowance, and carer's allowance, will take effect on April 6, 2026, with some provisions coming into force on April 1 and April 9, 2026.

Armed Forces Commissioner Regulations 2026 - Family Definition

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations define 'relevant family member' for the purposes of the Armed Forces Act 2006 and include consequential and transitional provisions.

Scotland Social Security Up-rating Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend various existing social security provisions to increase assistance amounts, with staggered effective dates in April 2026. The amendments are made under powers granted by several Social Security Acts.

Council Tax (Unoccupied Dwellings) Amendment Regulations (Scotland) 2026

The Council Tax (Variation for Unoccupied Dwellings) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026 introduce a 50% discount for unoccupied dwellings and a 100% premium (double charge) for second homes and long-term empty homes. These changes amend the 2013 Regulations and come into effect on April 1, 2026.

Welsh Language Order 2026 amends Measure 2011

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Amendment of Schedule 6) Order 2026, effective March 30, 2026. This order amends Schedule 6 of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 by adding Community Housing Cymru to the list of public bodies subject to Welsh language standards.

The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026

The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026, made on March 19, 2026, amends electoral arrangements within Swansea, Wales. The order implements recommendations from the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru regarding community and electoral ward boundaries, with specific changes taking effect on May 6, 2026, and others in 2027.

Assured Tenancies (Prescribed Forms and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Prescribed Forms and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026, effective May 1, 2026, update prescribed forms for private assured tenancies in England and Wales. These regulations revoke the 2015 forms for private assured tenancies, introducing new forms for notices of possession proceedings, rent increases, and succession rights.

Judge Knoll Suspended by Michigan Supreme Court

The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the immediate suspension, with pay, of Judge Bradley S. Knoll of the 58th District Court. The suspension is effective until further order of the Court, and the associated court file is suppressed for confidentiality.

Cardillo v. Chabon - Defamation and Emotional Distress Summary Judgment

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Donald M. Chabon, dismissing defamation and emotional distress claims brought by Ernest J. Cardillo, Jr. The court found that Chabon's statements to a newspaper reporter were not made with actual malice.

Florian v. Bergus - Contract Breach Damages Upheld

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld a lower court's decision awarding $1,108,141.60 in damages for breach of contract. The court affirmed the plaintiff's standing to sue and affirmed the jury-waived trial verdict.