Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal of Antonio Mejia Lopez. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the 15-month sentence of Brian O. Knight for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court found no reversible plain error in the district court's consideration of rehabilitation needs.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed Violet Berrospi's appeal against Aldine Independent School District for lack of jurisdiction. The court found the district court's order was not a final decision under 28 U.S.C. § 1291.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal of William Edward Sterling. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Dr. Shiva Akula for health care fraud. The court found no error in the district court's decisions regarding expert testimony and the sufficiency of evidence.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of an insurance coverage dispute involving a fraudulent wire transfer. The court held that the construction company was a vendor providing services, triggering a policy exclusion for deception fraud.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance company owed no duty to defend or indemnify a security firm. The court held that the policy exclusion for injuries at all locations was not ambiguous.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw under the Anders framework.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Michael Milaro. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a consumer protection lawsuit brought by homeowners against a loan servicer. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege that the defendant was a debt collector under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.