Poland Strengthens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Poland's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Poland has strengthened its measures, aligning with international standards.

Cyprus AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Cyprus's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Cyprus has strengthened its measures, with a particular focus on improving the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. This assessment follows previous evaluations and highlights ongoing efforts to align with international standards.

Bulgaria Strengthens AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Bulgaria's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Bulgaria has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in specific areas to fully comply with international standards.

AG Clark Sues Trump Administration Over USDA Funding Conditions

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark joined 20 other state AGs in suing the Trump Administration over new, unlawful conditions imposed on USDA funding. The lawsuit challenges conditions related to immigration, diversity, equity, and inclusion that threaten over $200 million in federal funding for Vermont and nationwide programs like SNAP and WIC.

AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over USDA Funding Conditions

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joined by 20 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new USDA funding conditions. The lawsuit challenges the imposition of unrelated conditions concerning immigration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity on critical USDA programs, threatening billions in federal funding.

Federal Court Order Protects Transgender Youth Healthcare

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 21 other states secured a federal court order blocking the Trump administration from threatening healthcare providers with Medicare and Medicaid cuts for providing care to transgender youth. The court granted summary judgment, affirming that the federal government cannot interfere with doctors providing essential treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

ICE Arrests Gang Members in Dallas Vehicle Theft Ring

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of three individuals in Dallas, Texas, involved in a vehicle theft ring. The arrests included members of the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs, as well as a criminal illegal alien. This operation is part of a broader effort by DHS to remove public safety threats.

ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of criminal illegal aliens over a recent weekend. The individuals arrested had convictions for serious crimes including murder, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and rape. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis emphasized the administration's commitment to prioritizing American safety.

ICE Requests Politicians Not Release Criminal Alien Charged with Attempted Murder

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer for Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, a Mexican national charged with attempted murder in Salt Lake City, Utah. ICE is requesting that politicians not release him, citing that nearly 70% of illegal aliens arrested by ICE nationwide have criminal convictions or pending charges.

Bank of Canada Announces Deputy Governor Departures and Retirements

The Bank of Canada announced that Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes will depart on April 10, 2026, and Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki will retire on July 15, 2026. The Bank will initiate an internal recruitment process to fill these senior leadership positions.

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Kevan Sadigh for Insider Trading

The SEC announced that a final consent judgment has been entered against Kevan Sadigh for insider trading. The judgment permanently enjoins Sadigh from violating securities laws and orders him to pay $108,120 in disgorgement, which is satisfied by a parallel criminal forfeiture order.

State v. Garces, Jr - Order Accepting Certiorari

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a writ of certiorari for the case State v. Garces, Jr. The court will schedule oral arguments for the appeal, which originated from the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The specific issues to be argued have not been detailed in this order.

EPA Seeks Applications for Pesticide Registrant Training Development

The EPA is seeking applications for grants to develop training programs for pesticide registrants under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). The funding opportunity aims to improve the efficiency and clarity of EPA's pesticide registration processes. Applications are due by March 31, 2026, with awards expected to be around $200,000.

ROSES 2025: Living with a Star Science Grant Opportunity

NASA has amended the ROSES 2025: B.3 Living with a Star Science program element, releasing the final text. The Step-1 proposal deadline is January 21, 2026, with the Step-2 deadline to be announced later. This solicitation supports basic and applied research in space and earth sciences.

FY2026 NTAP Cooperative Agreements for Health Centers

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) cooperative agreements. This funding opportunity aims to support national organizations in providing technical assistance to health centers, with a total award of $24,000,000 available.

Air Force Conference Support Grant Opportunity

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has announced an opportunity for grant funding to support conferences and workshops related to defense research sciences. The opportunity is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, with award ranges between $1,000 and $1,000,000.

Mahfouz v. DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. - Product Liability

The District of Delaware issued an opinion in Mahfouz v. DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., case 22-1255. The case involves product liability claims related to medical devices. The court's decision addresses specific legal arguments presented by the parties.

UCA FOI Request Decision Notice

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). The ICO found that UCA breached FOI laws by failing to respond within the statutory timeframe and by not issuing a proper refusal notice. No further steps were required by the ICO.

MoJ FOI Decision Notice - Information Not Held

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The ICO determined that the MoJ was entitled to refuse the request on the grounds that the information was not held in recorded form and would require the creation of new information.

ICO Decision Notice: DHSC FOI request on NHS data platform exempt

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request concerning the NHS Federated Data Platform contract with Palantir Technologies Ltd. The ICO determined that information related to the formulation or development of government policy is exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

DAERA Decision on Freedom of Information and Data Protection Complaints

The ICO has issued a decision regarding complaints against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) concerning freedom of information and data protection. DAERA was found to have breached EIR regulation 11(4) by failing to provide an internal review outcome within 40 working days, but was entitled to withhold certain commercial information.

ICO Decision Notice: Home Office FOI migrant stats upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complainant's appeal against the Home Office regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for migrant arrival statistics. The ICO ruled that the Home Office improperly withheld information under the personal data exemption.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against London Borough of Enfield for Delayed Response

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the London Borough of Enfield. The ICO found that the council failed to respond to a complainant's information request within the statutory 20-working-day limit, breaching Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Bridgend Council FOI Complaint Upheld by ICO

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Bridgend County Borough Council for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20 working days. The council has been directed to provide a substantive response to the request.

ICO Decision: HMRC FOI Request - Statutory Prohibition Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The ICO upheld HMRC's decision to withhold certain information based on section 44(1) of the FOIA, which concerns statutory prohibitions on disclosure.

ICO Decision Notice: Waste Management Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a waste management information request. The ICO upheld the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames' decision to withhold certain commercial and personal information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). No further action is required by the council.

ICO Decision Notice: Halton Council Mersey Gateway Bridges Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Halton Council regarding a request for information about the Mersey Gateway bridges. The ICO found the Council failed to conduct a reasonable search for the requested information, violating the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The Council must now conduct further searches and issue a new response.

ICO Decision: Oxford City Council correctly withheld expense report data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding that Oxford City Council correctly withheld expense report data under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision upholds the council's reliance on the third-party personal information exemption.

ICO Decision on Kingston Upon Thames FOI Data Protection Complaints

The ICO issued a decision regarding data protection complaints against the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. While the council was found not to hold the requested information under EIR regulation 12(4)(a), its internal review process did not comply with regulation 11(4). No further steps are required by the Commissioner.

Cleveland Police FOI Data Protection Complaints Decision

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding Cleveland Police's handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests related to historic child sexual abuse investigations. The ICO found that while the police were correct to withhold some information under FOIA exemptions, they must now disclose the parts of the report that are not exempt.

DfE FOIA Breach Decision

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against the Department for Education (DfE) for breaching the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The DfE failed to provide a substantive response to a request made on 29 January 2026 within the statutory 20 working days.

ICO Upholds HM Treasury FOI Refusal on Policy Grounds

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld HM Treasury's refusal to disclose meeting notes and minutes to the Finance and Leasing Association, citing Section 35 of the Freedom of Information Act concerning government policy formulation. The ICO found that HM Treasury was entitled to withhold the information on these grounds.

ICO Decision Notice: NHS Trust Failed to Respond to FOI Request

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) request against North East London NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust failed to respond to the request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the Trust to provide a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision: Lewisham Council FOI 17 Upheld, 40(2) Not Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Lewisham Council. The ICO upheld the council's decision to withhold information under FOI section 40(2) but found the council breached section 17 by failing to issue a timely refusal notice.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against DHSC

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) for failing to complete public interest test considerations within a reasonable time. The DHSC is now required to provide a substantive response to the FOI request within 30 calendar days.

ICO Overturns Bristol Council's Freedom of Information Refusal

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has overturned Bristol City Council's refusal to provide information regarding road blocks for the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood project. The ICO found the council incorrectly categorised the request as manifestly unreasonable.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against NHS Trust

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust failed to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the Trust to respond within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision on Islington FOI and Data Protection Complaint

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against the London Borough of Islington concerning FOI and EIR requests. While the council was found to have committed a procedural breach of EIR regulation 14, no further action is required.

South Carolina Health Ranking Improvement

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DPH) announced an improvement in the state's health ranking to 36th in the United Health Foundation's 2025 Annual Report. This marks the state's highest ranking since the report's inception in 1990, attributed to factors like increased cancer screenings and decreased physical inactivity.

South Carolina Health Planning Committee Meeting Announcement

The South Carolina Health Planning Committee announced it will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the State of South Carolina Health Campus and will also be available virtually. The agenda and virtual viewing link are posted on the meeting event page.

Hearing Aid Specialists Committee Meeting Notice

The South Carolina Department of Health has announced that the Commission of Hearing Aid Specialists Committee will hold a meeting on March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the State of South Carolina Health Campus in Cayce, SC. Information regarding the agenda and virtual viewing options is available on the meeting event page.

Michigan Launches New Sickle Cell Disease Strategic Plan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released a new strategic plan for 2026-2030 to improve care and services for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). The plan focuses on reducing barriers to care for adults and builds upon previous initiatives, incorporating community input to expand access and strengthen public health surveillance.

Woolard v. Thurmond - First Amendment Challenge to Charter School Curricular Materials

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion affirming the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit. The parents alleged that charter schools improperly rejected requests to use sectarian curricular materials, but the court found the schools' independent study programs qualified as public education and that curriculum choices constitute government speech.

USA v. Ferrari - Affirmance of Sentencing Enhancement

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's sentencing enhancement for firearms trafficking against Christian Ferrari, who pleaded guilty to dealing firearms without a license. The court held that the enhancement applies if the defendant knew or had reason to believe the firearms would be trafficked unlawfully, regardless of whether the transferee actually possessed or used the firearm unlawfully.

Ninth Circuit Dismisses Immigration Review Petition

The Ninth Circuit dismissed Jose Guadalupe Navarrete Pelagio's petition for review of an immigration judge's order affirming a negative reasonable-fear determination. The court held that a petition challenging only a denial of relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) does not invoke jurisdiction, as such claims must be part of a review of a final order of removal.

Jaterron Williamson appeals firearm conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Jaterron Williamson's conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The court rejected his Second Amendment and Commerce Clause challenges, finding them foreclosed by existing circuit precedent.

Hardwick v. FAA - Pilot License Suspension

The Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding the FAA's 150-day suspension of a professional pilot's license. The pilot flew an aircraft with a tail number that did not match its registration paperwork and airworthiness certificate, leading to the enforcement action.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The General Services Administration (GSA) posted a notice indicating that the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) database was unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice provides links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov system is undergoing maintenance, making entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) temporarily unavailable. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help page for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Information Unavailable

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that information regarding entity exclusions and debarments on SAM.gov is temporarily unavailable due to website maintenance. The page provides links to search, the homepage, and help resources.