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Mar 20 2026
8th Cir. 25-1351 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Jimmy Clyde Timberlake

The Eighth Circuit affirmed Jimmy Clyde Timberlake's conviction and 180-month sentence for felon in possession of a firearm and drug trafficking offenses. The court rejected challenges regarding the admission of a non-testifying witness's statement and the use of a prior drug-trafficking conviction, finding no reversible error in the district court's proceedings.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Firearms
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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1757 Panel Decision

National Veterans Legal Services Program v. United States

The Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's approval of a $125 million settlement resolving a nationwide class action regarding excessive PACER fees. The court held that the district court had jurisdiction under the Little Tucker Act and that the settlement terms, including attorney fees and incentive awards, were fair and reasonable.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1349 Panel Decision

LISA ANN DEWEESE v. UNITED STATES 2026-1349

The Federal Circuit granted the United States' motion for summary affirmance, upholding the dismissal of Lisa Ann Deweese's complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a non-frivolous claim against the federal government because her allegations targeted state-level Child Protective Services agencies.

Civil Other Civil
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Mar 20 2026
4th Cir. 25-1029 Panel Decision

TIFFANY M. BURNETT v. ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment against Tiffany Burnett on her retaliation and Equal Pay Act claims. The court held that Burnett failed to provide evidence beyond conclusory allegations to prove a causal connection between her protected activity and her termination, or that her job duties were substantially similar to those of her comparators.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
5th Cir. 24-60040 Panel Decision

Intuit, Incorporated v. Federal Trade Commission

The Fifth Circuit held that the Federal Trade Commission lacks constitutional authority to adjudicate deceptive advertising claims before an administrative law judge. Following the Supreme Court's decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, the court vacated the agency's cease-and-desist order against Intuit and remanded the case for proceedings in an Article III court.

Civil Civil Rights - Education
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Mar 20 2026
5th Cir. 25-50394 Per Curiam

United States v. Solis

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of Arturo Solis's motion for a sentence reduction because his criminal history score remained unchanged under Amendment 821. The court held that challenges to the original conviction and arguments regarding sentencing factors were not cognizable or necessary given his ineligibility.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 20 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2916 Panel Decision

CHRISTINA DE LOS ANGELOS LOPEZ-VILLEDA; A. A. V.-L.; A. A. V.-L v. ATTORNEY GENERAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Third Circuit denied a petition for review by a Honduran mother and her daughters seeking asylum and protection from torture. The court upheld the Board of Immigration Appeals' finding that the petitioners failed to prove the gang threats were motivated by a protected ground rather than financial extortion.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 20 2026
6th Cir. 24-3403 Published

United States v. Hostettler

The Sixth Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a felon-in-possession indictment because the lower court applied an incorrect legal standard for Second Amendment challenges. The appellate court instructed the district court to reconsider the motion under the current framework established in United States v. Williams.

Criminal Firearms Motion to Dismiss
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