Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Ardelyx, Inc.'s challenge to a Medicare payment rule. The court held that Congress barred judicial review of the agency's identification of oral-only drugs as renal dialysis services.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in favor of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The court rejected a private insurer's challenge to the agency's methodology for calculating Medicare Advantage star ratings following a contract consolidation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied petitions challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's 2024 revision of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act claim alleging common law assault. The court held that the alleged conduct by a State Department officer was sufficient to state a plausible claim of assault against the plaintiff and his family members under Virginia law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated a district court stay that had blocked the expansion of expedited removal authority, holding that the Executive Branch's designation of aliens for rapid deportation does not violate due process.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a criminal sentence despite finding the government breached a plea agreement. The court held that the breach did not affect the outcome because the district court provided independent reasons for the upward variance.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission citation. The court upheld the citation finding that the employer failed to protect employees from a recognized hazard during a well depressurization operation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the district court's order enforcing a foreign arbitral award against Venezuela, rejecting the argument that enforcement would violate U.S. public policy by infringing on the President's exclusive power to recognize foreign governments.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the dismissal of discrimination claims brought by a former Department of Energy employee. The court held that the district court erred by failing to consider a specific allegation regarding religious discrimination found in the plaintiff's opposition to a motion to dismiss.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction barring the military from expelling current transgender service members under the Hegseth Policy. The court vacated the injunction regarding applicants seeking to enlist, citing distinct equities for those not yet in service.