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The Eleventh Circuit dismissed the appeal sua sponte because the petitioner's notice of appeal was filed two days after the statutory deadline. The court lacks jurisdiction to review the district court's denial of the § 2255 motion due to this untimeliness.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court order compelling arbitration and confirming an arbitration award in a nursing home death dispute. The court held that the estate's executor validly signed the arbitration agreement under Kentucky law and that the arbitrator did not exceed his powers.
The Fourth Circuit held that a criminal offense carrying a maximum sentence of twelve months qualifies as a crime for which a sentence of one year or longer may be imposed under federal immigration law. Consequently, the petitioner's Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor conviction renders him ineligible for cancellation of removal.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration judge's order denying asylum and related relief. The court held that substantial evidence supported the Board's conclusion that the petitioner's experiences did not rise to the level of persecution required by law.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order rejecting asylum and withholding of removal claims. The court held that the BIA did not violate due process by adopting the immigration judge's decision and found substantial evidence supported the denial of relief.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for insurance companies, holding that a motorcycle accident was plainly excluded from coverage under the applicable policies. The court rejected the argument that conflicting policy exceptions created an ambiguity, finding the exclusions operated independently under Colorado law.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for insurance companies, holding that a motorcycle accident was clearly excluded from coverage under the plain language of the policy declarations. The court rejected arguments that conflicting exclusions created an ambiguity, ruling that Colorado law requires enforcement of explicit exclusions that bar coverage for unlisted vehicles.
The Third Circuit summarily affirmed the dismissal of Shena Hickman's civil rights complaint against Facebook/Meta, ruling that the doctrine of claim preclusion barred her suit. The court held that Hickman's allegations were identical to claims previously dismissed with prejudice in two other federal actions.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed Dr. Michael Fletcher's convictions for distributing controlled substances, finding sufficient evidence that he prescribed high volumes of opioids without examining patients. The court further held that Dr. Fletcher validly waived his right to counsel a second time and that his secret reliance on a disbarred attorney did not constitute a due process violation.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate an arbitration award in an employment discrimination dispute. The court held that the appellant's arguments regarding arbitrator misconduct and procedural errors were forfeited because his pro se brief failed to provide specific factual support or legal analysis for his claims.
