Vulnerable Witnesses Act 2019 Commencement Regulations for Scotland

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 1 of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019. These regulations specify the commencement date and transitional provisions for child witnesses giving evidence in sheriff court proceedings.

Appointment of Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland

The UK Government has issued the His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland (Appointment) Order 2026. This statutory instrument officially appoints Ruth Anne Binks as His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland, effective March 30, 2026.

Merchant Shipping Order Increases Borrowing Limit to £166 Million

The UK Secretary of State for Transport, with Treasury approval, has issued the Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2026. This order increases the aggregate borrowing limit for general lighthouse authorities from £133 million to £166 million, effective March 31, 2026.

Senators Urge President to Prioritize US Potato Market Access in Japan

US Senators have urged President Trump to prioritize opening the Japanese market for U.S. potatoes during the Japanese Prime Minister's visit. This action could result in an estimated $150 million annually in new American exports for the U.S. potato industry.

Paula Christina Krost - Consent Order and Fine

The Washington Department of Financial Institutions issued a consent order against Paula Christina Krost, requiring a $50,000 fine and prohibiting her from participating in mortgage lending until March 9, 2036. Krost also surrendered her mortgage loan originator license.

GAO: DOT Grants Need Lessons Learned Plan

The GAO released a report recommending that the Department of Transportation (DOT) develop a comprehensive lessons-learned plan for its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program. The report highlights that while DOT has collected project data, it has not fully analyzed it to identify lessons for future technology deployments.

GAO Report on Federal Grants for Health Care Mental Health

A GAO report details three federal grant programs administered by HHS from 2022-2024, which provided $103.2 million to 45 grantees to improve mental health among health professionals. The report highlights the stress faced by healthcare workers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental well-being.

K-12 CSI Schools: Characteristics, Turnaround Strategies, and Challenges

The GAO released a report on K-12 Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, detailing their characteristics, turnaround strategies, and challenges. The report notes an increase in CSI schools and identifies factors influencing their improvement, such as student demographics and school size.

GAO Reviews Senate Records Receipts and Procedures

The GAO has published a review of the Senate Office of Public Records' fiscal year 2024 receipts and procedures, as requested by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The report details agreed-upon procedures performed to assist the Secretary of the Senate in verifying the accuracy of the office's financial records.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.

Grant Incentivisation Research Contract Award

The UK's Construction Industry Training Board has awarded a contract for Grant Incentivisation Research services. The contract, valued at £128,790 excluding VAT, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition.

NHS Property Services: Fire Alarm System Contract Award

NHS Property Services Limited has published a contract notice for a Replacement Fire Alarm System. The contract, valued at £34,019.78 including VAT, was awarded to Harrold Jones Services and is effective from March 9, 2026, to April 9, 2026.

NHS Contract Award: Emergency Radiology Cover

The UK Government has awarded a contract to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for out-of-hours emergency interventional radiology cover. The contract is valued at £12,000 per year and will run for one year.

South Western Railway New Timetable Public Consultation Tender

South Western Railway Limited has published a tender notice for a public consultation on a new timetable. The tender, valued at an estimated £350,000, seeks a specialist partner to manage the entire consultation process, including material creation, engagement events, communications, and reporting. The deadline for submissions is April 6, 2026.

Met Office Contract Notice for LiG Thermometers

The UK Met Office has published a contract notice for the procurement of LiG Thermometers from Gh Zeal Ltd. The contract value is £34,191 including VAT and is effective from March 6, 2026, to May 22, 2026.

City of Doncaster Council: Boarding-Up and Glazing Supply Contract

The City of Doncaster Council has published a preliminary market engagement notice for a 24/7 emergency boarding-up and glazing supply contract. The estimated value is £345,000, with a planned contract start date of July 1, 2026. Interested parties can engage until March 27, 2026.

University of Sussex - Arts Substation Cabling Works Contract

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for Arts Substation Cabling Works to AUREOS ENERGY LIMITED for £265,582.91. The notice was published on March 12, 2026, and the contract duration is from March 13, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

UK Research and Innovation Contract Award: Rohde and Schwarz power meter

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract to Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd for a power meter valued at £19,299.66. This contract details notice indicates the procurement was conducted without competition.

British Embassy Moscow Bathroom Renovation Contract

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published a contract notice for the renovation of bathrooms at the British Embassy in Moscow. The contract was awarded to Ernesto OOO for £36,950.17 and is valid for one year.

Luton Council Decorating Works Contract Award

Luton Council has awarded a contract for decorating works at Freemans Green to RGS Decorators Limited for £52,000. The notice was published on March 12, 2026, under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract duration is from February 27, 2026, to May 25, 2026, with a possible extension.

NHS Dorset Awards Urgent Patient Transport Service Contract

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Urgent Patient Transport Services to an existing provider. The contract is valued at approximately £1,004,640 and will run for two years.

Belfast Health Trust Contract Award Notice

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has published a contract award notice for lift maintenance services. The contract, valued at £100,000 excluding VAT, was awarded following a restricted procedure.

Services for Events Framework Agreement Contract Notice

South Ayrshire Council has published a contract notice for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services for Events. The notice details 10 lots of services, including security, technical equipment, sanitation, and traffic management, available to public sector bodies.

City of London Measured Term Contract 2026 Notice

The City of London Corporation has published a notice for a Measured Term Contract 2026, establishing a multi-lot Works Framework for cyclical replacement, refurbishment, and improvement projects. The framework is anticipated to support projects valued up to £3 million and will operate via mini-competitions. The engagement deadline for interested parties is April 1, 2026.

Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Needs Assessment Contract Tender

Gloucestershire local authorities have published a contract tender notice for a rough sleeper needs assessment. The contract is valued at £29,000 and aims to inform commissioning decisions for homelessness and rough sleeping programs.

Leicestershire County Council Community Life Choices Tender

Leicestershire County Council has published a tender notice for Community Life Choices services, with an estimated total value of £56,000,000. The framework aims to promote independence and reduce the need for long-term support. The tender is open and includes two lots for group activities and managed personal assistants.

St Angela's Ursuline School Cleaning Tender Notice

St Angela's Ursuline School has published a tender notice for cleaning services. The contract is for an initial three-year term with an option for a two-year extension, commencing April 1, 2026. This notice is part of the UK's public procurement process.

Door Access Remedial Work Contract Awarded

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for door access remedial work at Leamington Spa Justice Centre. The contract was awarded via an internal exemption process due to urgency, with a value not exceeding £47,012.32 excluding VAT.

North Tyneside Council Pool Plant Maintenance Tender

North Tyneside Council has published a tender notice for pool plant maintenance services, with an estimated value of £200,000. The tender seeks to establish a framework agreement for routine planned maintenance and responsive repairs for leisure centres within the borough.

Renfrewshire Council Transportation Framework Tender

Renfrewshire Council has published a tender notice for a new Framework for Transportation services, replacing a previous framework that expired in January 2026. The notice outlines four lots for additional support needs buses and taxis, and ad hoc buses and taxis.

Davis v. Williams - Habeas Corpus Petition

The District Court for the Middle District of Georgia is considering a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Zykeria Davis. The petition was prepared and signed by another inmate, Ms. Kyrima Anderson, acting as a "friend of the Court."

Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. - Recommendation of Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia has issued a Recommendation of Dismissal in the case of Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. The recommendation is based on the plaintiff's failure to keep the court informed of his mailing address, rendering him unreachable.

Faircloth v. Simmons - Civil Rights Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in the civil rights case Steven Todd Faircloth v. Deputy Paul Simmons, et al. The court is screening the plaintiff's amended complaint, which alleges unlawful arrest and confinement, to determine if it states a claim upon which relief can be granted.

AdvanSix LLC Enforcement Action Proposed

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has proposed an enforcement action against AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC for violations at its Hopewell facility. A comment period is open from March 12, 2026, to April 11, 2026, for the proposed Consent Order.

City Liability for Pedestrian Injury from Falling Tree Branch Affirmed

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a jury's verdict holding the City of Diamond Bar liable for a pedestrian's injuries caused by a falling tree branch. The court found the city failed to adequately maintain its trees, creating a dangerous condition. The ruling addresses evidentiary issues related to prior branch falls.

Elein Valdes v. Westchester Mall Associates, LLC - Appeal Disposition

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Elein Valdes, etc. v. Westchester Mall Associates, LLC, etc. The opinion was filed on March 11, 2026, under docket number 3D2025-1100. This ruling finalizes the appellate review of the case.

Patrick McKinnon v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed Patrick McKinnon's conviction for resisting an officer without violence. The court found that the State failed to file a valid charging document, rendering the trial court without jurisdiction. The disposition was reversed.

Myers v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Myers v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on March 11, 2026, with docket number 1D2024-2548.

Wilson v. Ricky D. Dixon, Etc. - Florida DCA Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Wilson v. Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections. The opinion was issued on March 11, 2026, with no known citations or subsequent citing cases.

Michael J. Cardone v. Patricia Starling - Civil Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Michael J. Cardone v. Patricia Starling. The opinion was filed on March 11, 2026, under docket number 4D2025-1380.

Enoch v. State of Florida - Dismissed Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida filed an opinion on March 11, 2026, dismissing the appeal in Enoch v. State of Florida. The docket number for this case is 1D2025-2450. The dismissal was based on the order lacking finality, referencing a prior ruling where a claim was struck with leave to amend.

McElroy v. Department of Corr - Appeal Dismissed

The Florida District Court of Appeal, First District, has dismissed the appeal in McElroy v. Department of Corrections. The case, with docket number 1D2025-2255, was dismissed on March 11, 2026. No further details regarding the grounds for dismissal were provided in the court's brief per curiam opinion.

Bowen v. State of Florida - Appeal Dismissed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the appeal in John L. Bowen v. State of Florida. The dismissal was based on the appeal being untimely, as per Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(b)(3). This ruling affects the appellant's case and the appellate process.

Digitalbridge Partners, III, LP v. Cariaco Technologies, Inc. - Certiorari Review

The Florida District Court of Appeal granted a petition for certiorari, quashing a lower court's order that denied a motion to stay proceedings. The court found that the lower court departed from the essential requirements of law by failing to apply the principle of priority, creating a risk of inconsistent rulings in substantially similar actions.

Denis Reyes v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida filed an opinion on March 11, 2026, in the case of Denis Reyes v. State of Florida. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision. This is a routine appellate filing with no new regulatory requirements.

Roussell v. Bank of New York Mellon - Appellate Court Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Roussell v. Bank of New York Mellon, citing concerns with the appellant's brief. The court noted the appellant cited non-existent cases and cases that did not support her arguments, warning of potential sanctions for using AI without verification.

Jonathan Aguirre v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the criminal appeal case of Jonathan Aguirre v. State of Florida. The opinion was filed on March 11, 2026, and the disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Banks v. State of Florida - Habeas Corpus Petition

The Florida District Court of Appeal dismissed a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jonard Edmund Banks against the State of Florida. The court cited Baker v. State as precedent for its disposition.

Gonzales v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Sentence

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Julian Gonzalez v. State of Florida. The court cited precedent regarding the interpretation of life imprisonment sentences. The docket number for this case is 3D2025-1739.