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May 18 2026
10th Cir. 24-5052 Panel Decision

United States v. Thompson

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the conviction of a father for transporting his minor daughter across state lines with intent to engage in sexual activity. The court clarified that the statute requires proof of intent, not a dominant purpose, and held that unchallenged family testimony sufficed to prove the defendant was a non-Indian.

May 16 2026
1st Cir. 26-1321 Panel Decision

American Federation of Government Employees Local 2305; American Federation of Government Employees National Veterans Affairs Council v. United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Douglas A Collins

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the government's motion to stay a preliminary injunction reinstating a collective bargaining agreement with federal employees. The court also granted a partial stay of an enforcement order requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to process pending grievances under that agreement.

May 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1310 Panel Decision

Seneca Foods Corp. v. United States

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of steel exclusion requests by the Department of Commerce. The court held that the agency acted within its authority by using the date of the exclusion request, rather than the earlier order date, to assess domestic supply availability.

May 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1828 Panel Decision

MCOM IP, LLC v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

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.