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 an appeal filed by a veteran claiming entitlement to a higher disability evaluation. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction because the appellant failed to challenge the validity or interpretation of any statute or regulation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by a veteran seeking to compel the consolidation of his records and the immediate execution of a remand order. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to relief or the absence of other adequate means to attain his desired outcome.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal regarding a ministerial order from the Court of Federal Claims. The court held that such administrative housekeeping decisions do not constitute final decisions subject to appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board. This nonprecedential ruling resolves a petition for review filed by Shawn Burns against the Department of Homeland Security.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in a nonprecedential ruling. The three-judge panel issued a per curiam judgment without providing detailed reasoning.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Merit Systems Protection Board order dismissing an individual right of action appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the petitioner failed to allege that his protected disclosures were a contributing factor in the agency's personnel action because the disclosures occurred after the adverse action.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeals in this intellectual property dispute. The parties agreed to the dismissal, with each side bearing its own costs.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a dismissal of a takings claim due to procedural error. The court affirmed lower court rulings on discovery disputes involving the deliberative process privilege.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's decision to uphold the removal of a postal employee. The court found that the agency satisfied due process requirements by mailing the notice of proposed removal to the employee's address of record.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision in a nonprecedential ruling. The court issued a per curiam judgment without providing detailed reasoning.