Every decision we've summarized — searchable, filterable, neutral.
The First Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of a former mayor of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, for conspiracy to commit federal-program bribery, federal-program bribery, and extortion under color of official right.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction and supervised release revocation of Samuel Isidro De La Fuente for illegal reentry. The court granted the Government's motion for summary affirmance because the defendant conceded his constitutional challenge was foreclosed by existing precedent.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of Hamtramck, holding that a city clerk lacked the authority to create a constitutionally protected property interest in a marijuana license through oral assurances.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a twenty-three-five month prison sentence for a defendant convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. The court vacated the district court's order permanently denying the defendant federal benefits, finding the statutory application was plain error.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a man against social media users and platforms over posts about his dating behavior. The court also ordered the plaintiff and his attorneys to show cause why they should not face sanctions for filing a frivolous appeal containing fictitious citations.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence of consecutive imprisonment for a defendant who committed murder while on supervised release. The court held the sentence was procedurally and substantively reasonable and did not violate the Eighth Amendment.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction and supervised release revocation of Samuel Isidro De La Fuente for illegal reentry. The court granted the government's motion for summary affirmance because the appellant conceded his constitutional challenge was foreclosed by existing precedent.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order compelling arbitration in an antitrust dispute between independent pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. The court held that the arbitration agreement was enforceable despite challenges to its cost provisions and unilateral amendment clause.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order compelling arbitration in an antitrust dispute between independent pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. The court held that the arbitration agreement was enforceable despite challenges to its cost provisions and unilateral amendment terms.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a patent infringement complaint against a major bank. The court held that the plaintiff was barred from asserting the patent claim due to issue preclusion and failed to plausibly allege infringement.
