Jul 16 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1411 Panel Decision

KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. v. Nucor Corporation

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a lower court ruling that had sustained the Department of Commerce's re-evaluation of countervailing duties. The appellate court held that Commerce acted within its authority to reconsider prior determinations regarding equity infusions and that its findings were supported by substantial evidence.

Jul 14 2026
5th Cir. 25-60377 Per Curiam

Precision Refractory Services, L.L.C., and its Successors v. Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor; Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

The Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission order. The court upheld a serious violation finding against a refractory services company for failing to prevent falling objects from a scaffold.

Jul 14 2026
United States Court… 25-5239 Panel Decision

ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE INC v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decision to retain survey data for Medicare Advantage plans. The court held that the agency acted within its authority and did not act arbitrarily or capriciously in refusing to discard survey results despite claims of language access errors.

Jul 13 2026
1st Cir. 25-1801 Panel Decision

Bruno Project Rescue Inc. v. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding a Centers for Disease Prevention regulation requiring all imported dogs to be at least six months old. The court held that the age requirement constitutes a valid inspection measure under the CDC's statutory authority and was not arbitrary or capricious.

Jul 13 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1307 Panel Decision

FRITZ v. COLLINS

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a dismissal by the Veterans Court. The court held that the Veterans Court lacked jurisdiction to review an appeal of a fully favorable Board decision.

Jul 10 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1241 Panel Decision

Hart v. Merit Systems Protection Board

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Merit Systems Protection Board decision dismissing an appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that a federal employee in the excepted service under Schedule A authority who is not a preference eligible remains subject to a two-year probationary period and lacks statutory appeal rights during that time.