United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
James Perciavalle v. Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
The Federal Circuit dismissed two appeals because the claimants lacked standing after the Board of Veterans' Appeals voluntarily granted them full relief. The court held that once the Board resolved all disputed issues, no live controversy remained to support appellate authority under Article III.
Fernando M. Ramirez Lastrico v. Merit Systems Protection Board
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a petition for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner failed to pay the required docketing fee within the time permitted by court rules.
COGNIPOWER, LLC v. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal in a patent dispute between Cognipower and Samsung. The dismissal was granted by mutual agreement of the parties under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.