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The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from a veteran's claim for disability benefits due to lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the appellant challenged factual determinations rather than presenting a reviewable legal or constitutional issue.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man convicted of disorderly conduct and criminal trespass after refusing to wear a mask in a Salvation Army store. The court held that the private store employees did not act under color of state law and that the judge and prosecutor involved in the state proceedings were protected by absolute immunity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal between Nike and Lululemon by mutual agreement. The court ordered that each party shall bear its own costs.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed a federal prisoner's application for a certificate of appealability because the issues raised did not involve the denial of a constitutional right. The court clarified that procedural questions regarding successive habeas motions cannot bypass statutory restrictions on second-or-successive petitions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Fidencio Gonzales. The court dismissed the appeal because the record was insufficient to evaluate claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for expanded injunctive relief. The court also dismissed portions of the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction over non-final decisions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Ricardo J. Calderon Lopez as untimely and outside the court's jurisdiction. The court also ordered the appellant to show cause why he should not face sanctions for disregarding prior warnings.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by James Bennett because it was premature. The court concluded that no final judgment existed while the Claims Court had granted leave to amend the complaint.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after the appointed Federal Public Defender filed a motion to withdraw under Anders v. California. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review in the case.
