B.B. v. Capistrano Unified School District - First Amendment Student Speech

The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court's grant of summary judgment in B.B. v. Capistrano Unified School District, holding that elementary students' speech is protected by the First Amendment under the Tinker standard. The court remanded the case, finding genuine disputes of material fact regarding whether the school principal's actions were reasonably necessary to prevent disruption or protect other students.

Deras v. Johnson & Johnson - FLSA Unpaid Wages Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the district court's dismissal of Francisco Deras's FLSA unpaid wages case against Johnson & Johnson. The appellate court remanded the case for further proceedings, finding the district court's interpretation of local rules and precedent regarding attorney procedural errors to be overly broad.

Prototype Fast Reactor Structural Verification Contract Awarded

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has awarded a contract to Caithness Engineering Services for the structural verification of the Prototype Fast Reactor Turbine Hall and SGB steel frames. The contract is valued at £680,001 excluding VAT and aims to ensure the structural integrity for continued use.

UK Gov Contract Awarded for Substance Use Service Evaluation

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract valued at £720,000 for the 'Voices in Recovery' Substance Use Service Evaluation. The contract aims to incorporate lived experience into shaping treatment and recovery services, aligning with national drug strategy.

Post Office Limited Behaviour Change Contract Notice

Post Office Limited has published a contract notice for a behaviour change consultancy service valued at £105,000. The contract was awarded to Q5 LTD and is effective from March 4, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The contract, valued at £203,000,000, was signed on January 9, 2026, and will run until January 7, 2030, with a possible extension. This notice establishes a framework for various fostering arrangements.

Contract Award: Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for a Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People. The contract value is £84,821.67, and the notice was published on March 10, 2026.

Street Sweepings Treatment Services Tender

Lancashire County Council has published a tender notice for street sweepings treatment services, divided into two lots. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, outlines requirements for accepting, weighing, and treating street sweepings to maximize material recovery and minimize landfill waste.

Department for Transport Laser Scanner Contract Notice

The UK Department for Transport has published a contract notice for the procurement of a RIEGL VZ-600i Terrestrial Laser Scanner. The contract was awarded to RIEGL UK LIMITED for £77,279, excluding VAT, for a one-year period.

Hampshire County Council Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract notice seeking to commission independent fostering agencies (IFAs) to support its looked-after children. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, establishes a new framework under the Procurement Act 2023, which will be open for initial award and subsequently reopened in January 2026.