Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw appointed counsel and dismissed the appeal. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review after reviewing the Anders brief filed by the defendant's attorney.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's finding of trademark infringement and disgorgement of profits against defendants who used a mark similar to Trojan Battery's. However, the court vacated the permanent injunction and remanded the case for further proceedings.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the revocation of supervised release and the imposition of an eleven-month prison sentence. The court held that the defendant's constitutional challenge to the statute was foreclosed by prior binding precedent.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment revoking supervised release and imposing a sentence of imprisonment. The court rejected the appellant's arguments regarding the right to a jury trial and the consideration of breach of trust.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a contractor employee with disabilities. The court held that in-person attendance was an essential function of the job and that the employer was not required to grant full-time telework as a reasonable accommodation.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to dam operators in a Fifth Amendment takings claim. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient evidence of causation to prove the dam's operation caused the flooding.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has vacated its prior ruling and remanded the case to the district court. This action follows the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana versus Callais.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court held that the petitioner's motion to reopen immigration proceedings was untimely and did not qualify for any statutory exception or equitable tolling.
The Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court noted that the district court had previously granted a sentence reduction, but no notice of appeal regarding that order was filed.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review.