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White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging orders that denied motions to disqualify a district court judge and counsel. The court held that these orders were neither final judgments nor appealable interlocutory or collateral orders under federal law.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Harry Gingold's employment-related claims against West Virginia University officials. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's denial of Gingold's motions to alter the judgment or amend his complaint.
The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the denial of asylum and removal proceedings against a Honduran national. The court rejected the petitioner's argument that his Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status shielded him from removal, finding his status had terminated and he was statutorily ineligible due to criminal convictions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the notice of appeal was not filed within the required timeframe. The court held that timely filing is a jurisdictional requirement that cannot be waived.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal due to procedural default. The appellant failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation after receiving proper notice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil action without prejudice due to a lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The 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 the district court's dismissal of an amended complaint filed by a pro se plaintiff. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's acceptance of a magistrate judge's recommendation.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed Timothy Barton's appeal regarding specific receivership orders for lack of jurisdiction while affirming the district court's approval of a property sale. The court clarified that while receiverships have broad powers to manage assets, interlocutory appeals are limited to orders appointing receivers or refusing to wind them up.
The Ninth Circuit held that a clickwrap agreement for Hyundai's Connected Services did not clearly and unmistakably delegate arbitrability questions to an arbitrator in a class action. The court further ruled that the arbitration clause did not cover product defect claims unrelated to the Connected Services, as such an interpretation would lead to absurd results.
The Ninth Circuit denied the Department of Education's emergency motion for a stay pending appeal regarding a deadline to adjudicate student loan borrower defense applications. The court held that the agency failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success in overturning the district court's refusal to modify a settlement agreement.
