Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Igloo Products Corp. in a false advertising case, holding that the Lanham Act does not cover claims regarding the origin of an idea or inventorship of a product.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition challenging a Bureau of Prisons calculation of good conduct time credits. The court held that the Bureau of Prisons properly applied statutory guidelines to reduce credits for disciplinary violations even when the inmate was serving a life sentence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction sought by a plaintiff under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The panel held that the district court properly applied the legal standard and found the requested accommodation would hinder treatment and fundamentally alter the state hospital's services.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of state-created danger and Takings Clause claims brought by businesses affected by the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. The court reversed the dismissal of nuisance claims, holding that equitable tolling principles may apply under Washington state law.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs. The panel held that the plaintiff failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the defendant's conduct.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Peyman Roshan's federal claims against California State Bar officials. The court held that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine barred claims challenging state disciplinary proceedings and that Roshan lacked Article III standing for prospective relief.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a doctor in a civil rights case involving the administration of medication to a minor in state custody. The court held that the doctor acted pursuant to a valid juvenile court order and did not violate the parents' due process rights.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a father's petition to return his child under the Hague Convention. The appellate panel found no clear error in the lower court's determination that returning the child posed a grave risk of harm.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a class action complaint against Reddit. The court held that the contract term click was not ambiguous and that extrinsic evidence did not create a factual dispute requiring trial.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court upheld the agency's finding that the petitioner's conviction constituted a particularly serious crime and that he was ineligible for relief under the Convention Against Torture.