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White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se appellant. The dismissal occurred because the district court had vacated the original order that was the subject of the appeal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling granting summary judgment to Arvinder Kakar in a defamation and declaratory judgment dispute. The appellate court confirmed that the district court properly exercised subject-matter jurisdiction and correctly determined that Kakar's statements were protected opinions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se lawsuit brought by a tribal member against tribal council members. The court held that sovereign immunity barred the suit and that the plaintiff failed to establish subject matter jurisdiction.
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 Ninth Circuit granted a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying relief under the Convention Against Torture. The court found that the Immigration Judge abused his discretion by failing to consider country conditions evidence submitted by the pro se petitioner.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's constitutional claims arising from bankruptcy proceedings. The appellate court held that the dismissal was proper because the plaintiff failed to effect service of the summons and complaint despite receiving notice and opportunities to do so.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling regarding the approval timeline for a generic drug application. The court held that a final judgment barring approval of a specific application number applies even if the applicant amends the application to remove infringing indications.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Ardelyx, Inc.'s challenge to a Medicare payment rule. The court held that Congress barred judicial review of the agency's identification of oral-only drugs as renal dialysis services.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in a Fair Credit Reporting Act dispute involving a mistaken background check. The court held that the credit bureau followed reasonable procedures by relying on official court records that grouped two brothers under a single case file.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling limiting a carrier's liability under the Carmack Amendment. The court held that a shipper's selection of a specific Standard Transportation Commodity Code constituted a valid agreement to the carrier's published liability caps.
