NIFA Notice on Information Collection Activities

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice announcing its intention to extend and revise the 'NIFA Proposal Review Process' information collection. This action includes updating the reviewer questionnaire and conflict of interest forms to be available on NIFA's Peer Review System.

NIFA Notice on Information Collection Activities

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice requesting comments on its intention to extend and revise the 'NIFA Application Kit' information collection. Key proposed changes include adding a 'Disclosure of Foreign Relationships' form and new general support templates, alongside minor revisions to existing forms and the retirement of the 'NIFA Entry/Exit Fellowship Form'.

NIFA Notice on Extending Organizational Information Collection

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has issued a notice announcing its intention to extend and revise the 'Organizational Information' collection. This notice is a request for comments on the proposed changes, which aim to update the form to reflect current statutory and regulatory requirements.

Instinct Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Recalled Due to Malfunctions

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device manufactured by Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. due to malfunctions where the clip may remain attached to the drive wire and cannot be opened. This recall affects products manufactured prior to corrective actions being implemented.

Monoject Syringe Recall - Incorrect Insulin Labeling

Health Canada has issued a recall for Monoject 1mL Luer Lock Syringes due to incorrect insulin labeling. The outer packaging indicates a tuberculin syringe, but the syringes inside are U-100 insulin syringes. Healthcare providers are advised to contact the manufacturer for more information.

SOLTIVE Laser System Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser System due to a defect in the 24V power supply causing sudden power loss. Affected healthcare providers should contact the manufacturer for service coordination.

Arjo Tenor Mobile Lift Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Arjo Tenor Mobile Lift due to a defect in the brake component of the actuator. The defect can cause a loss of self-locking and uncontrolled descent, posing a safety risk. Affected units must be removed from use immediately.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum Appeal Denied and Remanded

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan's asylum appeal. The court granted the petition in part, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine Sufiyan's eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal, absent the material support bar. The petition for review of the Convention Against Torture claim was denied.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York City Police Officers were entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court held that arguable probable cause existed to arrest the plaintiff, Guo Hua Jin, for assault.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for Detective Michael Friedman in Sacaza v. City of New York. The court found that arguable probable cause existed for the arrest and charges, entitling the detective to qualified immunity on federal claims. The case is remanded for further proceedings.