Higher Education Fee Limits (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Higher Education (Fee Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2026, setting maximum tuition fee limits for higher education courses in Wales. These regulations, effective March 1, 2026, establish specific fee caps for standard academic years, final years of courses, teacher training, sandwich courses, and overseas study periods.

Ouse and Derwent Internal Drainage Board Reconstitution Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the reconstitution of the Ouse and Derwent Internal Drainage Board, effective February 27, 2026. The Board will now comprise 11 elected members, with the first members to be appointed by the Secretary of State.

GAO Report: K-12 COVID-19 Relief Funding Grant Monitoring Lessons

A GAO report released January 29, 2026, found that the Department of Education could have improved its oversight of K-12 COVID-19 relief funding to ensure states protected low-income schools. The report highlights issues with data reliability and the lack of internal procedures for providing technical assistance to states.

Hawkins v. Georgia State Board of Pardons - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in Hawkins v. Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, et al. (Case No. 5:25-cv-298-MTT-ALS). The court is considering dismissal of the pro se prisoner's complaint for failure to comply with previous court orders regarding filing fees and proper complaint forms.

MutualOne Bank Consent Order

The Division of Banks and the FDIC have issued a consent order against MutualOne Bank. The order requires the bank's Board of Directors to ensure their supervision and direction of management are commensurate with the bank's size and risk profile, and to complete an independent assessment of the board and management within 90 days.

Will Oscar Edwards Jr. v. State of Florida - Belated Appeal Granted

The District Court of Appeal of Florida granted a petition for belated appeal for Will Oscar Edwards Jr. The court's order directs that the petition be treated as a notice of appeal from a prior order denying a motion to correct an illegal sentence. This action pertains to case number 5D2025-3383.

Bullard v. State of Florida - Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Bullard v. State of Florida. The appeal concerned a case originating from the Circuit Court for Jackson County. The disposition of the appeal was 'Affirmed'.

Berry Patch Ridge, LLC v. Everglades Harvesting, Inc. - Contract Dispute Venue

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to dismiss and a request to transfer venue in a contract dispute. The court found that the contract's venue clause was enforceable, requiring actions to be brought in Hendry County.

Allen v. Dixon - Florida District Court of Appeal Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Allen v. Dixon. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the disposition of the case, with no further details on the specific legal issues addressed.

Sarah Walker v. M633, LLC D/B/A Chick-Fil-A - Negligence Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Chick-fil-A in a negligence case. The court found that the restaurant did not breach its duty of care to a customer who was injured after standing on a freestanding bench.