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Every decision we've filed under Administrative / Agency Review.
The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court order that had vacated the National Marine Fisheries Service's critical habitat designations for two Arctic seal species. The appellate panel held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion under the Endangered Species Act and reinstated the designations.
The Third Circuit summarily affirmed a district court dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claim against the Alien Property Custodian Representative. The court held that the plaintiff's claims were barred by sovereign immunity and failed to meet the requirements of the Trading with the Enemy Act.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued an opinion in this administrative review case involving energy regulation. Judgment in accordance with the opinion was entered on the same date.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued an opinion in this administrative review case involving energy regulation. Judgment in accordance with the opinion was entered on the same date.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in this veterans benefits case. The dismissal occurred because both parties agreed to the termination of the proceeding.
The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's denial of a former Air Force reservist's request to correct his military record under the Administrative Procedure Act. The court held that the Air Force Board's decision to deny the petition was supported by substantial evidence and was not arbitrary or capricious.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging orders that denied motions to disqualify a district court judge and counsel. The court held that these orders were neither final judgments nor appealable interlocutory or collateral orders under federal law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the notice of appeal was not filed within the required timeframe. The court held that timely filing is a jurisdictional requirement that cannot be waived.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal due to procedural default. The appellant failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation after receiving proper notice.
The Third Circuit held that the plaintiff lacked Article III standing because her alleged conduct did not result in a sufficiently concrete injury-in-fact. The court vacated the District Court's grant of summary judgment and remanded the case with instructions to return it to state court.