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May 8 2026
5th Cir. 25-11016 Per Curiam

United States v. Peoples

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw appointed counsel and dismissed the appeal. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review after reviewing the Anders brief filed by the defendant's attorney.

May 8 2026
4th Cir. 25-1210 Panel Decision

Workman v. LHC Group, Inc.

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a whistleblower retaliation claim under Virginia law. The court held that the employee did not have an objectively reasonable belief that reported conduct by a non-employee guest violated workplace laws.

May 8 2026
5th Cir. 25-11231 Per Curiam

United States v. Duncan

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the revocation of supervised release and the imposition of an eleven-month prison sentence. The court held that the defendant's constitutional challenge to the statute was foreclosed by prior binding precedent.

May 8 2026
5th Cir. 25-11257 Per Curiam

United States v. Farris

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment revoking supervised release and imposing a sentence of imprisonment. The court rejected the appellant's arguments regarding the right to a jury trial and the consideration of breach of trust.

May 8 2026
5th Cir. 25-30392 Panel Decision

Hayes v. GStek, Incorporated

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a contractor employee with disabilities. The court held that in-person attendance was an essential function of the job and that the employer was not required to grant full-time telework as a reasonable accommodation.