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White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal concerning a Chapter thirteen bankruptcy plan. The court found the case moot because the underlying bankruptcy proceeding was no longer a live controversy.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing most of a plaintiff's claims. The court held that the plaintiff's objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation were not sufficiently specific to preserve appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of a former chief executive officer accused of breaching fiduciary duties. The court held that the officer owed duties to the parent company rather than creditors and that his business decisions were protected by the business judgment rule.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil action alleging violations of federal statutes by a former employer. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision after reviewing the record.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal based on the Rooker-Feldman doctrine. The appellate court modified the order to reflect that the dismissal should have been without prejudice due to lack of jurisdiction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment dismissing a pro se plaintiff's action alleging claims based on statements made during prior litigation. The appellate panel held that the complaint failed to state a plausible claim and that any amendment to the pleading would have been futile.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a pro se civil complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision to grant the defendants' motion to dismiss.
The Fifth Circuit reversed the district court's denial of qualified immunity for a police officer who shot and killed two civilians during a no-knock warrant execution. The court held that the officer's use of deadly force was objectively reasonable given the tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving gunfight inside the residence.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a sex trafficking lawsuit under the doctrine of forum non conveniens. The court held that New Zealand was an adequate and more convenient forum for the dispute despite the plaintiff's claims of inadequate remedies.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement dispute involving Amazon. The appellate panel held that the appellant failed to demonstrate likely irreparable harm or other requirements necessary for such relief.
