Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, which amend existing legislation to replace references to 'plans' with 'applications for building control approval'. These regulations come into force on July 1, 2026, and apply to Wales.

Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective March 31, 2026. These regulations amend the Central Rating List (England) Regulations 2005 by substituting Part 12 of the Schedule, which details long-distance pipe-line hereditaments and designated persons.

Visitor Levy Appeals Scotland Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Visitor Levy (Reviews and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations establish the process for reviewing decisions and appealing penalties related to the visitor levy scheme in Scotland.

National Health Insurance Company v. Daphne Lever - Insurance Venue Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in National Health Insurance Company v. Daphne Lever, finding that venue was proper in Madison County, not Hinds County. The case involves a dispute over medical insurance coverage and the proper location for legal proceedings.

Palmer's Grocery Inc. v. Chandler's JKE, Inc. - Contract Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed and remanded a Lee County Circuit Court decision in Palmer's Grocery Inc. v. Chandler's JKE, Inc. The case involves a dispute over an oral agreement for the sale of a grocery store. The appellees were taxed with the costs of the appeal.

Mississippi Supreme Court Amends Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Rules

The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted an expedited petition to amend the Rules and Regulations for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. The amendments, effective immediately, include a new $50.00 fee for sponsors seeking approval to hold CLE programs that charge Mississippi attorneys. The order was entered on September 23, 2025.

Dew v. Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District - Property Title Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Dew v. Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District, concerning the ownership of water rights on school trust lands. The court found that the school district incorrectly claimed title to waters within the public waters trust.

Mississippi Supreme Court Estate Case: Zoa Ann Manners v. Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision, reinstating a lower court's judgment regarding an estate dispute. The case, Zoa Ann Manners v. The Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson, involved a creditor's claim based on an "Article of Agreement" concerning real property distribution. The court's decision impacts how such agreements are interpreted in estate matters.

People of Michigan v. Michael Georgie Carson - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of People of Michigan v. Michael Georgie Carson, concerning the admissibility of evidence seized from a cell phone. The Court reversed Carson's convictions, finding that the search warrant for his phone was insufficiently particular and authorized a general search.

In Re Barber/Espinoza Minors - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Supreme Court issued a combined opinion in the case of In Re Barber/Espinoza Minors, concerning the termination of parental rights. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to terminate the respondent-mother's parental rights due to allegations of sexual abuse and her failure to protect the children.