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The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a long-term care insurance dispute. The court held that the policy did not cover losses that existed before the coverage effective date.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Gustavo Enrique Renovato. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court order hospitalizing a defendant for a dangerousness evaluation after finding him incompetent and unrestorable for trial. The court reversed the portion of the order that directed a formal psychiatric examination and report, ruling that step was premature and beyond the district court's authority.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after appointed counsel filed a brief asserting no nonfrivolous issues existed. The court granted the motion to withdraw and denied the defendant's request to proceed pro se.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner challenging a district court scheduling order. The court held it lacked jurisdiction to review a non-final case management order.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a petition for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner failed to pay the required docketing fee and file the necessary discrimination statement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw under Anders v. California. The court agreed that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw filed by appointed counsel. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The Eleventh Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision to deny a motion to reopen removal proceedings. The court dismissed the portion of the petition challenging the denial of sua sponte reopening due to lack of jurisdiction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Robinetta Henderson. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
