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Apr 17 2026
11th Cir. 7:22-cr-00472-LSC-GMB-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOSHUA RICHARD POTENZA

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's order civilly committing a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity, holding that substantial evidence supported the finding that his mental illness posed a substantial risk of bodily injury to others if released. The court concluded that the statutory criteria for continued custody were met despite the defendant's stable condition in a structured facility.

Constitutional Sixth Amendment - Jury Trial
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Apr 17 2026
4th Cir. 22-7371 Panel Decision

Dorrbecker v. Howard

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Navy captain's habeas petition challenging his court-martial convictions for attempted sexual offenses against a minor. The court held that the military courts had subject-matter jurisdiction and fully and fairly considered the petitioner's claims regarding conditional intent and treaty-based jurisdiction.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241)
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Apr 17 2026
9th Cir. 16-70616 Unpublished

BAOLIN CHANG; SHA CHANG v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denies a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing asylum and related claims because the agency provided specific and cogent reasons for an adverse credibility finding. The court holds that the petitioners' voluntary return to China undermined their assertions of fear, and without independent non-testimonial evidence, this credibility determination is dispositive.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 17 2026
United States Court… 25-7010 Panel Decision

Inova Health Care Services, for Inova Fairfax Hospital and Its Department, Life with Cancer v. Omni Shoreham Corporation

The D.C. Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Inova, holding that Omni Shoreham breached its contract and the implied covenant of good faith by unilaterally relocating a gala to inferior venues to accommodate a higher-paying third party. However, the court vacated the damages awarded to the Smith Center, finding a genuine dispute of material fact regarding its status as an intended third-party beneficiary.

Civil Contract
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Apr 17 2026
9th Cir. 9:23-cv-00151-KLD Unpublished

John Ambler; Stacy Ambler v. Flathead Conservation District; Friends of Montana Streams and Rivers Intervenor-Defendant

The Ninth Circuit affirmed that Montana lacks jurisdiction to enforce its 1975 Streambed Act against private landowners within Glacier National Park. The court held that because the United States acquired exclusive legislative jurisdiction in 1914, post-cession state statutes do not apply absent a same basic scheme exception.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment
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Apr 17 2026
6th Cir. 25-5410 Published

Reiter v. Meink

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging an Air Force promotion denial, holding that the Correction Board acted within its discretion under the Administrative Procedure Act. The court ruled that the Senior Rater's submitted record remained valid despite a procedural error in providing a copy to the officer, and that the Board's reliance on that record was supported by substantial evidence.

Civil Securities
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Apr 17 2026
United States Court… 25-5099 Panel Decision

JANE DOE v. TODD BLANCHE

The D.C. Circuit vacated preliminary injunctions blocking the transfer of transgender women inmates to men's facilities, ruling that the district court failed to make necessary individualized findings of fact. The court held that while the Eighth Amendment claim was not barred by jurisdictional or exhaustion statutes, the plaintiffs did not demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits without specific evidence of their unique vulnerabilities.

Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Sex Offenses
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Apr 17 2026
9th Cir. 9:23-cv-00151-KLD Unpublished

John Ambler; Stacy Ambler v. Flathead Conservation District; Friends of Montana Streams and Rivers

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment, holding that Montana lacks jurisdiction to enforce its 1975 Streambed Act against private inholdings within Glacier National Park. The court reasoned that because the United States acquired exclusive legislative jurisdiction over these lands in 1914, post-cession state statutes do not assimilate into federal law absent a same basic scheme.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment
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Apr 17 2026
6th Cir. 25-1986 Published

Triple Properties Detroit, LLC v. First American Title Insurance Company

The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a title insurer, holding that the insurer properly denied coverage because the insured failed to act within a contractual deadline, causing its property rights to revert. The court ruled that the insured's deliberate inaction and subsequent sale of the property with known title defects fell squarely within a policy exclusion.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting Summary Judgment
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