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The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated its prior opinion and dismissed the appeal following a joint stipulation of dismissal filed by the parties. The court ordered that each party bear its own fees and costs.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claim against the United States for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to identify a money-mandating source of law to support his claim for damages based on an alleged arbitration award.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court judgment upholding a wrongful death verdict against a county sheriff's office. The court held that the officers' failure to notify parents and release a minor to a responsible adult constituted operational negligence rather than a protected planning decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. The plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies by not seeking review from the Social Security Administration's Appeals Council.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from the Veterans Court due to lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the Veterans Court's remand order was not final and did not satisfy the conditions for immediate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision holding patent claims unpatentable as obvious. The court found the Board did not violate its prior mandate and that its second decision was supported by substantial evidence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction against a Dutch software company for misappropriating American intellectual property. The court held that the company's targeted conduct within the United States satisfied the extraterritoriality requirements established in Abitron.
The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court order remanding a case to state court due to an incorrect calculation of the amount in controversy. The appellate court held that the district court erred by excluding civil penalties and attorneys' fees from the jurisdictional threshold without providing the defendant a fair opportunity to prove the amount.
The Ninth Circuit granted a petition for review regarding the denial of counsel to an immigration petitioner. The court remanded the case for a new hearing after finding the immigration judge failed to provide a reasonable time to secure legal representation.
The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court order remanding a civil case to state court due to an insufficient amount in controversy. The appellate court held that the district court erred by excluding civil penalties and attorneys' fees from the jurisdictional threshold calculation without providing the defendant a fair opportunity to prove the amount.
