Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a petition for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The dismissal was granted by order of the parties under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claim against the United States for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to identify a money-mandating source of law to support his claim for damages based on an alleged arbitration award.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Merit Systems Protection Board decision dismissing an appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that a federal employee in the excepted service under Schedule A authority who is not a preference eligible remains subject to a two-year probationary period and lacks statutory appeal rights during that time.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Randy Brackins El. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to relief or the inadequacy of normal appeal processes.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of survivor annuity benefits to a petitioner who claimed a common law marriage. The court held that the petitioner failed to provide substantial evidence of an express mutual agreement to be presently married prior to her husband's death.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The parties agreed to the dismissal, and each side will bear its own costs.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal by agreement between the parties. The court ordered that each side shall bear its own costs.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal by agreement between the parties. The court ordered that each side shall bear its own costs.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from the Veterans Court regarding a veteran's request for dental implants. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the veteran failed to present a non-frivolous legal question and the underlying petition was moot.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a motion to remand a Merit Systems Protection Board decision for reconsideration. The court acted to preserve party and judicial resources without addressing the merits of the underlying appeal.