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White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Boston Scientific against Stryker regarding induced infringement of a medical device patent.
The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court dismissal, holding that the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act does not strip federal courts of jurisdiction over suits brought by the United States against state environmental agencies. The court further ruled that the Colorado River abstention doctrine did not justify deferring to parallel state proceedings in this context.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Bankruptcy Administrator in the Middle District of Alabama. The role requires at least three years of active legal practice and offers an annual salary range from one hundred forty-seven thousand nine hundred forty-five dollars to two hundred nine thousand six hundred dollars.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a putative class action alleging ERISA violations by an insurance provider. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a cognizable claim because the challenged conduct occurred before the No Surprises Act became effective.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sanctions order against a debtor's chief executive officer for violating bankruptcy court orders. The court held that the officer acted in bad faith by filing a priority challenge outside the designated timeline.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Bankruptcy Administrator in the Middle District of Alabama. The role requires at least three years of active legal practice and offers a salary range between one hundred forty-seven thousand nine hundred forty-five dollars and two hundred nine thousand six hundred dollars.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a products liability dispute involving airline uniforms. The appellate court held that plaintiffs failed to meet their evidentiary burden without expert testimony and that res ipsa loquitur doctrines did not apply to the alleged health reactions.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a motion to vacate an arbitration award. The court held that the plaintiff failed to serve the notice of motion as required by the Federal Arbitration Act within the statutory three-month deadline.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a petition for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner failed to pay the required docketing fee and file the mandatory discrimination statement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal in a civil dispute between two energy companies. The dismissal was granted by mutual agreement of the parties under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
