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White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment allowing Wilmington Savings to enforce a Texas home equity loan and foreclose on the property. The court rejected challenges based on service, standing, and limitations.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision rejecting patent claims for an automated kitchen system. The court held that substantial evidence supported the Board's finding that the claimed invention was obvious in light of prior art references.
The Fourth Circuit held that two lawsuits against Avertest were related claims under Columbia Casualty's claims-made policy. Because the earlier suit was first made during Columbia's policy period, Columbia had to cover the later suit and reimburse Navigators.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a motion to withdraw a petition for a writ of mandamus. The court dismissed the petition as a result of the withdrawal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a district court dismissal of a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claim. The appellate court held that the plaintiff plausibly alleged the defendant directed a pattern of trade secret theft.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding Google patents unpatentable. The court held that the prior art reference failed to disclose exchanging messages while a device remained in a low power mode.
The Ninth Circuit ordered this case reheard en banc. The court vacated the prior three-judge panel opinion.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a dismissal of an appeal regarding dependency and indemnity compensation eligibility. The court held that the Veterans Court correctly lacked jurisdiction to review a clear and unmistakable error motion on issues already decided by a higher court.
The Ninth Circuit en banc vacated its earlier order denying a stay of removal and granted the petitioners a stay pending disposition of the en banc case. The court said it had become apparent after briefing and oral argument that the petitioners met the standard for a stay under Nken v. Holder.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment enforcing an F C C forfeiture order against Scott Rhodes under the Truth in Caller I D Act. The panel held that the record established liability for spoofed caller identification robocalls and rejected Rhodes's constitutional, procedural, and excessive-fines challenges.
