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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court's dismissal of a bankruptcy adversary complaint. The court upheld the denial of motions for reconsideration and to alter or amend the judgment.
The Fifth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a Fourth Amendment claim regarding a police re-entry into a home after officers realized they were at the wrong address. The court affirmed the dismissal of an excessive force claim, finding that pointing a gun at a sleeping couple in this context did not violate clearly established law.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of dental school administrators sued for First Amendment retaliation. The court held that the plaintiff's speech regarding protective gear and workplace conditions did not address a matter of public concern.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court grant of qualified immunity to police officers who fatally shot a suspect who reached for a firearm and turned toward them. The court held that the officers' use of deadly force was objectively reasonable under the Fourth Amendment given the suspect's noncompliance and immediate threat.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit lacks jurisdiction to review orders of the Board of Immigration Appeals. The court transferred the petition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit because the removal proceedings occurred in California.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment after the defendant entered an unconditional guilty plea. The court held that the plea waived all nonjurisdictional defects, including the defendant's constitutional challenges to the search and the denial of his suppression motion.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a 246-month sentence for a defendant who committed three armed carjackings as a teenager, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion by weighing his extensive juvenile criminal history as an aggravating factor. The court held that the sentencing judge properly balanced the defendant's youth and background against the need for deterrence and the statutory mandatory minimums.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of wrongful termination and defamation claims against Honeywell and summary judgment for the insurers regarding disability benefits. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove an employment contract exception, missed the statutory deadline for discrimination claims, and could not overcome statutory privilege for defamation.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's sentence for a firearm offense, ruling that the judge did not abuse their discretion. The court held that the sentencing court properly weighed statutory factors and relied on Guidelines considerations to justify an upward variance.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the 115-month prison sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting a facial constitutional challenge under Bruen. The court also upheld a sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in connection with another felony based on sufficient evidence linking the gun to the defendant's theft.
