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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 23-3437 Published

Apogee Coal Company, LLC v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied petitions for review seeking to shift liability for Black Lung Benefits Act payments from a former parent corporation to a successor entity. The court held that the petitioners were bound by a prior published decision rejecting identical arguments based on materially identical facts.

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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 23-3645 Published

Apogee Coal Co. v. Director, OWCP

The Sixth Circuit denies petitions for review, affirming that Arch Resources remains liable for black lung benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act despite selling its subsidiary in 2005. The court holds that because the petitioners conceded their arguments were identical to those rejected in a 2024 published decision, the prior ruling binds the panel and precludes relief.

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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 23-3297 Published

Apogee Coal Company, LLC v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied petitions for review seeking to shift liability for Black Lung Benefits Act payments from a former parent corporation to a successor entity. The court held that the petitioners were bound by a prior published decision rejecting identical arguments based on materially identical facts.

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Apr 27 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2210 Panel Decision

In re WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC. Debtor WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC; BRILLIANT NATIONAL SERVICES INC; L.A. TERMINALS INC.; SOCO WEST INC

The Third Circuit denied the petition for rehearing en banc in a bankruptcy appeal involving a settlement approved for talc claimants. The court found no compelling reasons to reconsider the panel's amended opinion, leaving the original judgments approving the reorganization plan in full force.

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Apr 27 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2210 Panel Decision

In re Whittaker Clark & Daniels Inc.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a bankruptcy dispute involving the Official Committee of Talc Claimants. The court granted a panel rehearing to allow for amendments to the majority and concurring opinions without altering the final judgment.

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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 2:22-cv-01131-RSM Unpublished

TERI SAHM V. KARIM ALI, ET AL

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Teri Sahm's foreclosure challenge, ruling that her complaint failed to state a claim due to a lack of factual allegations linking defendants to harm. The court upheld the district court's findings on preclusion, recusal, and vexatious litigant status, leaving the dismissal and restrictions on future filings in place.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Apr 23 2026
4th Cir. 26-1020 Per Curiam

In re LISA RICHARDSON HENDERSON

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Lisa Richardson Henderson. The court held that the relief sought was not available through this extraordinary remedy.

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Apr 22 2026
6th Cir. 24-8007 Unanimous

In re Wedgewood Properties, LLC Debtor. JEFF A. MOYER, Trustee

The Sixth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel affirmed the lower court's judgment, holding that elderly investors received funds in good faith and that a garnishment perfected their claims outside the bankruptcy preference period. The court rejected the Trustee's attempt to recover settlement proceeds, emphasizing that actual knowledge of a Ponzi scheme is required to defeat the good faith defense.

Bankruptcy Civil Civil Rights - Education
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 8:22-bk-01186-CPM Published

AE OPCO III, LLC AE HOLDCO III, INC v. AAR CORP

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the disallowance of AAR's indemnification claim as a contingent reimbursement claim under 11 U.S.C. § 502(e)(1)(B). However, the court reversed the disallowance of AAR's bankruptcy-costs fees, holding that the Bankruptcy Code does not implicitly bar post-petition attorney fees for unsecured creditors.

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