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Apr 3 2026
United States Court… 24-5261 Panel Decision

ANDI GJOCI v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND MARCO RUBIO THE SECRETARY OF STATE

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to the State Department's handling of Diversity Immigrant Visa applications for fiscal year 2021. The court held that federal courts lack the authority to order the agency to adjudicate visas after the statutory fiscal year has expired, rendering such claims moot and lacking standing.

Civil Environmental (Civil) Mootness Standing
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Apr 3 2026
9th Cir. 3:23-cv-05027-TMC Unpublished

GULLIVER'S TAVERN, INC. D/B/A FOXY LADY v. FOXY LADY, INC. D/B/A FOXY LADY COFFEE: GULLIVER’S TAVERN, INC. D/B/A FOXY LADY v. FOXY LADY, INC. D/B/A FOXY LADY COFFEE

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a default judgment on trademark infringement claims, finding no clear error in the lower court's analysis of likelihood of confusion. The appellate panel upheld the dismissal of the plaintiff's claims, ruling that the marks were not sufficiently similar and the businesses were geographically isolated.

Civil Intellectual Property
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Apr 3 2026
4th Cir. 24-1779 Per Curiam

DAVID MILLER; SABRINA MILLER v. TYSONS WATCH AND JEWELRY EXCHANGE; ROSE BOUCHARD; JERRY BOUCHARD; JESUS' CHEVUS: DAVID MILLER; SABRINA MILLER v. TYSONS WATCH AND JEWELRY EXCHANGE; ROSE BOUCHARD; JERRY BOUCHARD; JESUS’ CHEVUS

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal as untimely because the appellants failed to file their notice of appeal within the mandatory thirty-day period. The court also affirmed the denial of a one-day extension, rejecting the argument that mailing the notice via FedEx satisfied federal filing requirements.

Civil Contract
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Apr 3 2026
4th Cir. 25-2003 Panel Decision

Robinson v. National Collegiate Athletic Association

The Fourth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had allowed student-athletes to play despite the NCAA's JUCO Rule, holding that the district court applied the wrong legal standard. The appellate court ruled that eligibility rules must be analyzed under the full 'rule of reason' framework rather than a simplified quick-look approach, requiring a complete factual record before determining if the rules unreasonably restrain trade.

Civil Labor
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Apr 3 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2199 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHRISTOPHER MILLER

The Third Circuit affirmed Christopher Miller's sentence for bank fraud and identity theft, ruling that while the District Court erred in its legal analysis of the Sentencing Guidelines, the mistake was harmless. The appellate court held that applying the correct ambiguity standard still supported the five-participant enhancement based on the aggregate involvement of participants and non-participants.

Criminal Fraud Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 3 2026
1st Cir. 24-1907 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KEVIN LEE ROSS

The First Circuit affirmed Kevin Lee Ross's conviction for possessing child pornography, ruling that the district court properly admitted graphic exhibits despite a joint stipulation. The court held that the evidence was necessary to prove Ross's knowledge of the illicit material, which he denied, and that its probative value was not substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal Supervised Release
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Apr 3 2026
10th Cir. 4:23-CV-00445-CVE-SH) Panel Decision

Barnett v. Regalado

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed this appeal for lack of prosecution. The court denied all pending motions as moot and issued a mandate to the lower court.

Civil Other Civil
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