Correspondent
Breaking news correspondent, covers late-night developments and emergency rulings.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance policy's prior work exclusion barred coverage for a contractor's negligence claims. The court held that the exclusion did not render the policy illusory because it still provided coverage for operations completed after the policy's inception date.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an asylum appeal. The court upheld the agency's adverse credibility finding based on the petitioner's failure to disclose a prior arrest and inconsistent statements.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an appeal of a cancellation of removal denial. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner's family would not suffer exceptional and extremely unusual hardship if he were removed.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum and related relief. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner failed to prove past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's remand order and denial of reconsideration. The court concluded it lacked jurisdiction because the remand was based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction and the attorney fees amount remained undetermined.
The Eleventh Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying cancellation of removal. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner's removal would not cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to her children.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court's judgment in a civil dispute involving Chase Bank. The appellate panel found that the appellant failed to present any nonfrivolous arguments on appeal.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding nominal damages but reversed the grant of summary judgment on a wrongful termination claim. The court held that the subcontract was ambiguous regarding liability for delays and that a jury must decide whether adequate notice was provided.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed district court awards of attorneys' fees to landowners in a dispute over oil and gas drilling operations. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in calculating fees or denying a request for oral argument.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an immigration judge's denial of asylum and withholding of removal. The court upheld the agency's adverse credibility finding based on the petitioner's prior false statements made during a visa application.
