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Jul 13 2026
8th Cir. 25-2752 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Keshon Daveon Baxter

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss an indictment against a defendant charged with possessing a firearm while an unlawful drug user. The court held that the defendant's conduct, involving gang violence and brandishing a weapon while under the influence of marijuana, fell within a historical tradition of disarming those who terrorize the public.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Supervised Release
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Jul 13 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-2157 Panel Decision

Shaheed v. United States

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an inmate's breach of contract claim regarding missing legal materials. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plausibly allege a bailment contract because the delivery of property was not voluntary and no consideration was exchanged.

Civil Contract
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Jul 13 2026
8th Cir. 25-1497 Panel Decision

Board of Trustees of the Iron Workers St. Louis District Council Pension Fund Trust v. Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co.: Board of Trustees of the Iron Workers St. Louis District Council Pension Fund Trust v. Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co.

The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that excluded an undisclosed expert witness and granted summary judgment to an employer in an ERISA contribution dispute. The court dismissed the portion of the appeal challenging an attorney fee award because the district court had not yet determined the specific amount.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Labor Summary Judgment
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Jul 13 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-2381 Panel Decision

Google LLC v. Parus Holdings, Inc

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision upholding patent claims, finding the Board erred by analyzing prior art references in isolation and failing to provide adequate notice on claim construction.

Civil Intellectual Property
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