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Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1343 Panel Decision

RENZIE WILSON PRICE v. NETFLIX, INC., DENNIS LIU, JASON PIPERBERG MICHAEL B. JORDAN, CHARLES D. KING, CAROL BARBEE, KIM ROTH, POPPY HANKS, KENNY GOODMAN, OUTLIER SOCIETY LLC, MA...

The Federal Circuit determined it lacks jurisdiction over this copyright infringement appeal and ordered the case transferred to the Ninth Circuit. The court resolved the transfer despite a dispute between the parties regarding the timeliness of the original notice of appeal.

Civil Intellectual Property
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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.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1407 Panel Decision

Celli v. New York City

The Federal Circuit granted a motion to transfer an employment discrimination appeal to the Second Circuit, concluding that the Second Circuit possesses proper venue jurisdiction over the case. The Federal Circuit determined it lacks subject matter jurisdiction for this civil rights dispute involving New York City entities.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. JEFF CARNEY, M.D., PHARM.D v. EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University, holding that requiring a physician to undergo leadership coaching did not constitute a prohibited medical examination under the ADA. The court reasoned that the coaching was focused on professional skills rather than inquiries into physical or mental impairments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1821 Panel Decision

AG 18, LLC v. DK CROWN HOLDINGS INC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision invalidating patent claims without issuing a written opinion. This per curiam ruling confirms that the Board's findings were supported by substantial evidence and its legal conclusions were not erroneous.

Civil Intellectual Property
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. JEFF CARNEY, M.D., PHARM.D v. EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University, holding that requiring a physician to undergo leadership coaching did not constitute a prohibited medical examination under the ADA. The court reasoned that the record failed to support a reasonable inference that the coaching involved inquiries into physical or mental impairments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1144 Panel Decision

In re COBRA GOLF INC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision without issuing a written opinion. This ruling confirms that the challenged patent claims regarding golf club technology remain invalid under the standard of review for nonprecedential dispositions.

Civil Intellectual Property
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Apr 15 2026
10th Cir. 6:91-CR-10038-EFM-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. LORENZO MORALES

The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a Rule 36 motion, holding that the original sentencing court retains exclusive authority to correct clerical errors in judgments regardless of probation transfers. The appellate panel remanded the case with instructions to evaluate the merits of the defendant's new evidence regarding his social security number.

Civil Social Security
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Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1604 Panel Decision

DEE MONBO v. UNITED STATES 2025-1604

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pre-award bid protest because the plaintiff failed to appear at scheduled status conferences without providing a valid explanation. The court held that even pro se litigants must comply with clear court orders and that failure to prosecute a case warrants dismissal under RCFC 41.

Civil Other Civil
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