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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.