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The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for relief from judgment, holding that a judge was not required to recuse himself despite a personal conflict with attorneys in a different division of the United States Attorney's Office.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence for possession of ammunition as a felon. The court held that the district court's findings regarding specific intent to kill were sufficient to apply the attempted murder sentencing guideline cross-reference.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment in a civil dispute involving defamation, civil extortion, and stock valuation. The appellate panel found no clear error in the lower court's factual findings regarding the parties' economic relationships and damages calculations.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment dismissing a Federal Tort Claims Act lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs. The appellate court held that the plaintiff's claims were time-barred and that her gender discrimination claim was unexhausted.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment in a civil dispute involving defamation, civil extortion, and stock valuation. The appellate panel found no clear error in the lower court's factual findings regarding the parties' economic relationships and damages calculations.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a sex discrimination and retaliation case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of discrimination and could not prove that the employer's reasons for termination were pretextual.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that patent claims were invalid for indefiniteness. The court found that the term about used to define a pH range failed to inform a skilled artisan of the scope of the invention with reasonable certainty.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a criminal sentence involving drug distribution. The court rejected the defendant's argument regarding a sentencing enhancement for maintaining a premises.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a supervised release condition requiring mental health treatment. The court held that the district court did not clearly err in relying on the defendant's self-reported anxiety and depression.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal carjacking sentence of ninety-five months. The court held the district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an upward variance from the advisory guidelines.
