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Mar 31 2026
11th Cir. 1:24-cv-00021-MW-MAF Per Curiam

JOSHUA I. MARTINEZ v. MAYO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SECRETARY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a prisoner's Equal Protection claim challenging a prison policy delaying sex-offender therapy eligibility. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plead sufficient factual allegations to show invidious discrimination or that he was similarly situated to other prisoners who received more favorable treatment.

Civil Securities
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Mar 31 2026
11th Cir. 1:97-cr-00509-JEM-2 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. LEONCIO PEREZ

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Leoncio Perez's motion for compassionate release, ruling that his advanced age and medical conditions did not constitute extraordinary and compelling reasons for sentence reduction. The court held that the district court properly weighed the sentencing factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) and found Perez's history and the nature of his offenses precluded leniency.

Compassionate Release Criminal Drug Trafficking Mandatory Minimum
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Mar 31 2026
5th Cir. 24-40731 Per Curiam

Logan Wesley, III v. Jeff Neal

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Texas prisoner's Section 1983 claims alleging assault and medical neglect by jail officials. The court held that the district court properly dismissed claims with prejudice for failure to state a claim and without prejudice for defective service of process.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 31 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-2228 Panel Decision

Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. v. Squires

The Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's determination that Manufacturing Resources International's cooling system claims were unpatentable for obviousness. The court upheld the Board's finding that prior art disclosed the claimed constricted convection plate and that the patent owner failed to establish a nexus for its objective indicia of nonobviousness.

Civil Intellectual Property
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Mar 31 2026
5th Cir. 25-40424 Per Curiam

United States of America v. Jesus Arturo Conchas-Mancilla

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress cocaine found in a vehicle, holding that a drug-detection dog's repeated alerts provided probable cause for the search. The court clarified that an instinctive alert, distinct from a trained indication, can establish probable cause when viewed under the totality of the circumstances.

Constitutional Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure
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Mar 31 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1118 Panel Decision

Henrikson v. United States

The Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of disability retirement for a former Air Force pilot, holding that his sinusitis did not prevent him from performing his administrative Generalist Pilot duties. The court found substantial evidence supporting the Board's determination that the appellant's role did not require actual flight operations.

Admiralty / Maritime Civil
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Mar 31 2026
5th Cir. 25-20176 Panel Decision

In the Matter of South Coast Supply Company Debtor Briar Capital Working Fund Capital, L.L.C., as assignee of South Coast Supply Company v. Robert W. Remmert

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the jury's verdict for Robert Remmert because the appellant failed to file a post-verdict motion challenging the sufficiency of the evidence. Under Supreme Court precedent, appellate courts lack jurisdiction to review legal insufficiency claims absent a Rule 50(b) motion, regardless of the underlying bankruptcy dispute.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 31 2026
10th Cir. 5:23-CR-00278-HE-7 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. FEI XIE

The Tenth Circuit affirmed Fei Xie's conviction and 120-month sentence, ruling that the district court properly admitted witness testimony and an organizational chart under the Federal Rules of Evidence. The court further held that Xie's role in financing and managing the drug trafficking organization justified the application of the organizer/leader sentencing enhancement.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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