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Mar 19 2026
4th Cir. 23-1947 Panel Decision

Anita Baldwin v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs: Anita Baldwin v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs

The Fourth Circuit clarified how coal mine employment years are calculated under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The court held that miners need only work one hundred twenty-five days within a calendar year to earn a year of credit, rejecting the requirement of a full three hundred sixty-five-day employment relationship.

Civil Labor
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Mar 18 2026
8th Cir. 25-3518 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Cody Ray Leveke

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's revocation of Cody Ray Leveke's supervised release and its imposition of a within-Guidelines prison term. The court held that the lower court did not clearly err in finding a mental health treatment violation and did not abuse its discretion in weighing sentencing factors.

Criminal Supervised Release
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Mar 18 2026
8th Cir. 24-3275 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Edward Brent Wonnacott

The Eighth Circuit affirmed an above-Guidelines sentence for a child pornography offense, rejecting the defendant's claim that the district court abused its discretion. The court held that the district judge properly prioritized its own past sentencing practices and the defendant's individual circumstances over general Judicial Sentencing Information data.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal
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Mar 18 2026
8th Cir. 24-2875 Panel Decision

Raven W. Bartz v. City of Minneapolis; Officer Conan Hickey, in his individual and official capacities

The Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a Minneapolis police officer who used a less-lethal projectile against a protester during the 2020 riots, ruling the force was objectively reasonable under the Fourth Amendment. The court also upheld the dismissal of the officer's qualified immunity defense and the district court's refusal to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 18 2026
8th Cir. 24-1680 Panel Decision

Midwest Division-RMC, LLC, doing business as Research Medical Center v. National Labor Relations Board

The Eighth Circuit reversed the National Labor Relations Board's order finding that a hospital violated the National Labor Relations Act by withdrawing union recognition immediately after a decertification election vote. The court held that an employer may withdraw recognition at its peril before formal certification, meaning no violation occurs if the election results are ultimately upheld.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Mar 18 2026
8th Cir. 24-1829 Panel Decision

RMC, LLC v. NLRB

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued an opinion in this labor dispute involving RMC, LLC and the National Labor Relations Board. The court entered judgment in accordance with the opinion on the same day.

Civil Labor
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Mar 18 2026
8th Cir. 24-1863 Panel Decision

RMC, LLC v. NLRB

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued an opinion in this labor dispute involving RMC, LLC and the National Labor Relations Board. The court entered judgment in accordance with the opinion on the same day it was released.

Civil Labor
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Mar 18 2026
10th Cir. 1:25-CV-00988-SMD-GJF Panel Decision

Ronald Satish Emrit v. Erin Burnett

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Ronald Satish Emrit against various media figures and organizations. The dismissal was issued due to a lack of prosecution by the appellant.

Civil Other Civil
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Mar 18 2026
6th Cir. 25-1287 Published

Jordan Christopher Danski v. Gary Miniard, Warden

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal habeas corpus petition filed by a Michigan prisoner. The court held that the state trial court did not violate constitutional rights by providing aiding-and-abetting jury instructions and that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to support the convictions.

Criminal Violent Crimes
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Mar 18 2026
7th Cir. 22-2830 Panel Decision

Torres v. Brookman

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc regarding prisoner due process rights. The majority upheld a prior ruling that inmates facing transfer to disciplinary segregation are entitled only to informal, non-adversarial due process.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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