Correspondent
White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit summarily affirmed a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the Tucker Act limits the Court of Federal Claims to claims for money damages.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to compel the issuance of a summons. The court found the petitioner failed to meet the demanding standard required for such extraordinary relief.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus and a motion for a stay pending appeal. The court treated the filing as a direct appeal and ordered the petitioner to file an opening brief within sixty days.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit transferred an appeal regarding a bankruptcy decision because it lacked jurisdiction. The court ordered the case moved to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision holding a patent for estimating roof area unpatentable. The court found the Board properly concluded that the claimed method was obvious based on prior art and common knowledge in the roofing industry.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court's denial of motions to seal documents containing taxpayer return information. The court held that the transactional relationship exception to confidentiality rules applied because the disputed documents directly related to the resolution of tax issues.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an insurer's appeal challenging a district court order regarding its duty to defend. The appellate court held that the lower court's ruling did not constitute an injunction and was not a final judgment, leaving the appeal without jurisdiction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Zak Shaik's pro se complaint. The appellate court found no error in the lower court's grant of a motion to compel arbitration and its dismissal for lack of prosecution.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling that upheld the Department of Veterans Affairs' termination of a construction contract for default. The court held that the contractor failed to prove excusable delay or a valid contract modification regarding asbestos abatement obligations.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurer had no duty to defend insureds in an antitrust lawsuit. The court held that the underlying complaint alleged intentional conduct rather than an accident, which excluded coverage under the insurance policy.
