Texas AG Sues MUD Board for Illegal Development Support

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Double R Municipal Utility District (MUD) and its officers for alleged illegal actions to support a real estate development and evade state oversight. The lawsuit seeks to remove the board members, invalidate the annexation, and hold them accountable for unlawful conduct.

Texas AG Investigates School Districts for Facilitating Protests

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three independent school districts (North East, Dallas, and Manor ISDs) for allegedly facilitating student protests against immigration enforcement and failing to ensure student safety. The AG's office is demanding information on district policies and communications related to the protests.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 16, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for February 16, 2026, includes new regulations and decisions. Key updates involve amendments to International Financial Reporting Standards, changes to transit country lists for Moldova and Montenegro, and uniform provisions for motor vehicle direct vision approval.

Northern Ireland compensation order fees for disqualified directors

The UK Government has issued a new statutory instrument establishing fees for compensation orders related to disqualified directors in Northern Ireland. This rule introduces specific charges that will apply under the new regime.

Presidential Message on the Daytona 500

The White House issued a presidential message celebrating the spirit and tradition of the Daytona 500 race. The message highlights American ingenuity, competitive spirit, and national ideals, sending best wishes for a safe event.

Presidential Message on Susan B. Anthony Day

The White House issued a Presidential message honoring Susan B. Anthony on her birthday. The message reaffirms commitments to protecting life, women, and families, and upholding First Amendment freedoms, drawing parallels to Anthony's historical advocacy.

MHRA Consultation on CE Marked Medical Device Recognition

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain. The consultation seeks views on extending transitional arrangements for MDD-compliant devices and indefinitely recognising EU MDR/IVDR compliant devices, with a comment deadline of April 10.

Commonwealth v. Caraballo-Nieves - Criminal Case Appeal

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court vacated a judgment dismissing drug charges against Jesus R. Caraballo-Nieves. The court found the trial judge abused discretion by refusing to allow the Commonwealth to proceed on a motion to suppress without presenting fentanyl-containing drugs as evidence, citing a conflicting court policy.

NY Executive Order Extends Disaster Emergency for Healthcare Staffing Shortages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages, specifically citing a nursing strike. The extension, effective February 4, 2026, continues the provisions of Executive Order 56 through February 6, 2026, in Bronx, New York, and contiguous counties.

New York Extends Healthcare Staffing Shortage Disaster Emergency

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the declaration of a disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages through February 8, 2026. This extension continues the provisions of Executive Order 56, which was initially issued to address a strike by nursing personnel and its impact on hospital staffing levels.