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Apr 13 2026
11th Cir. 3:23-cv-00892-WWB-MCR Per Curiam

KENNETH JAMAL SHERMAN v. SPITZER Individual and Official Capacity as Sergeant, et al N. P. SPITZER Sergeant

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Kenneth Jamal Sherman's appeal sua sponte because his notice of appeal was filed well past the statutory deadline. The court determined that even under the most favorable construction for the pro se prisoner, the filing date exceeded the six-month window required by federal law.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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Apr 10 2026
4th Cir. 24-7141 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. EDWARD MOORE, JR

The Fourth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability and dismissed Edward Moore, Jr.'s appeal from his § 2255 denial because he failed to make a substantial showing that reasonable jurists could find the district court's assessment debatable or wrong. The court independently reviewed the record and found no constitutional error warranting further review, leaving the district court's denial of relief in place.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255)
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Apr 10 2026
10th Cir. 4:24-CV-00615-CVE-JFJ Panel Decision

EMIT BALL v. WALMART INC

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Emit Ball's employment discrimination claims because he failed to file required administrative charges within the statutory deadlines. The court rejected arguments for equitable tolling and the continuing violation doctrine, holding that the employment relationship's end precluded such exceptions.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Apr 10 2026
4th Cir. 25-1469 Panel Decision

Geneva Enterprises, LLC v. Chavez

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal by former employees challenging a district court order that maintained a stay of litigation pending arbitration. The court held that the order was not appealable because it effectively directed the parties to proceed with arbitration rather than denying a motion to compel it.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Labor
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Apr 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-50723 Per Curiam

United States v. Caldwell

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw after an independent review found no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. The court dismissed the appeal, leaving the district court's judgment in effect.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 10 2026
11th Cir. 0:25-cv-60070-WPD Per Curiam

MARIE DORIVAL v. COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE ANDREA GUNDERSEN: MARIE DORIVAL v. COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE ANDREA GUNDERSEN

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII hostile work environment claim, ruling that a single racially charged remark by a partner was not severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of employment. The court further held that the plaintiff's additional allegations were too vague to survive dismissal and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying leave to file a second amended complaint.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Apr 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-10738 Per Curiam

United States v. Ferrell, Jr.

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Bennie Ferrell, Jr., after determining the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues. The court dismissed the appeal without addressing the merits of the underlying criminal conviction.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 10 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1228 Panel Decision

Rahman Kamal Rogers v. United States

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal because the appellant failed to pay the required docketing fee within the statutory deadline. This dismissal was based on a lack of prosecution rather than a review of the underlying legal arguments.

Civil Other Civil
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Apr 10 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1470 Panel Decision

SOMONA MARIE LOFTON v. UNITED STATES 2026-1470

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal because the appellant failed to pay the required docketing fee within the time allowed by court rules. This procedural failure resulted in a dismissal without the court addressing the merits of the underlying claim.

Civil Other Civil
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