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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1798 Panel Decision

THE PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC v. INCSTORES LLC 2024-1798

The Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of attorney's fees to the defendant-appellant, ruling that the patent litigation was not an exceptional case under 35 U.S.C. § 285. The court upheld the lower court's findings that the plaintiff did not engage in inequitable conduct and that the surrounding circumstances did not warrant a fee award.

Civil Intellectual Property Summary Judgment
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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 19 2026
5th Cir. 25-10554 Per Curiam

United States v. Easley

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the revocation of Calvin Easley's supervised release, holding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding he violated a mandatory condition by assaulting a pregnant person. The court concluded that viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, a reasonable trier of fact could find it more likely than not that Easley committed the assault under Texas law.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 19 2026
5th Cir. 25-50897 Per Curiam

Berrocal v. Valdespino

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Henry Berrocal's pro se complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e). The appellate court found no reversible error after reviewing the record with the requisite liberal construction afforded to pro se litigants.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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Mar 19 2026
3rd Cir. 23-1815 Panel Decision

MISAEL CORDERO v. GREGORY KELLEY, sued in his individual and official capacities; STEPHEN D’LLIO

The Third Circuit affirmed the grant of summary judgment, holding that correctional officers were entitled to qualified immunity for rejecting an inmate's bulk religious mailings. The court ruled that at the time of the alleged violations, it was not clearly established law that prison officials could not require religious pamphlets to be routed through the chaplaincy rather than sent directly to inmates.

Civil Civil Rights - Religious Liberty (RLUIPA) Qualified Immunity
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