Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Michael R. White. The court found the petition moot because the district court had already ruled on White's motion for reconsideration.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's habeas petition challenging the revocation of good conduct time credits. The court held that while due process requires a written report of evidence following a disciplinary hearing, federal law imposes no specific deadline for its issuance.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of Bernard Celestine's motions for sentence reduction and compassionate release while dismissing his appeal regarding a successive habeas claim. The court held that Celestine failed to challenge the procedural dismissal of his § 2255 motion in his informal brief, thereby failing to demonstrate the requisite substantial showing of a constitutional right denial.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a hedge fund manager's claims for profit-sharing disputes. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plausibly state claims for breach of contract, promissory estoppel, or unjust enrichment due to a comprehensive written agreement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a postjudgment motion to amend. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's conclusion that the appellant presented no grounds for relief.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a pro se litigant's motion for sanctions. The appellate court held that the motion failed to comply with the safe harbor provision and was untimely.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of Juan Zapata's habeas petition challenging the revocation of his good conduct time. The court held that the prison's disciplinary finding of constructive possession was supported by the required 'some evidence' standard.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a 78-month prison sentence for a convicted felon found in possession of a firearm, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion. The court held that the defendant failed to rebut the presumption of reasonableness for a within-Guidelines sentence despite arguments regarding his delayed brain development and rehabilitation efforts.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability to a state prisoner seeking to challenge a successive habeas petition. The court dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the district court's procedural ruling was debatable or that he made a substantial showing of a constitutional right denial.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a federal employee's Title VII claim for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. The court held that the plaintiff's EEO complaint was filed after the statutory deadline, rendering the claim procedurally barred.