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Mar 18 2026
1st Cir. 25-1395 Panel Decision

THOMAS R. NARRIGAN, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG, in her official capacity as Treasurer and Receiver General of the Commonw...: THOMAS R. NARRIGAN, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG, in her official capacity as Treasurer and Receiver General of the Commonw…

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class action challenging Massachusetts's Unclaimed Property Act under the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause. The court held that the plaintiff's claims were either unripe or barred by a lack of standing to seek prospective relief.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Standing
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Mar 18 2026
6th Cir. 24-1163 Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. EDDIE LEE NAILOR, III

The Sixth Circuit affirmed Eddie Nailor's conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting his constitutional challenges to the statute. The court held that Nailor's history of armed robbery and subsequent criminal conduct established he was dangerous under the controlling precedent of United States v. Williams.

Criminal Firearms
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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
4th Cir. 25-1439 Panel Decision

Goldman Sachs Bank USA, d/b/a Marcus by Goldman Sachs v. Rhea Ann Brown; Gregory Kevin Maze

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling denying a motion to compel arbitration of a Bankruptcy Code automatic stay violation claim. The court held that resolving such adversary proceedings in bankruptcy is constitutionally authorized and that forcing arbitration would undermine the uniform administration of bankruptcy cases.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 17 2026
4th Cir. 25-6957 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KENNETH ROSHAUN REID

The Fourth Circuit dismissed the portion of Kenneth Roshaun Reid's appeal that challenged the validity of his convictions because it functioned as an unauthorized successive habeas petition. The court affirmed the district court's denial of his motion to reduce his sentence under Sentencing Guidelines Amendment 826, finding no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the statutory sentencing issue.

Compassionate Release Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-60163 Panel Decision

United States of America Plaintiff— v. Elijah Porter Defendant—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of Elijah Porter's motion to suppress evidence, holding that license plate reader data does not constitute a Fourth Amendment search. The court further ruled that the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion and that the firearm was lawfully seized under the plain view doctrine.

Constitutional Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Second Amendment
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