May 22 2026
7th Cir. 25-1268 Panel Decision

Sarah Hinkes v. Sunera Technologies, Inc.

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court order confirming an arbitration award in an employment discrimination case. The court held that the district court had subject matter jurisdiction and that the arbitrator did not commit misconduct by admitting evidence the appellant characterized as hearsay.

May 22 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-2322 Panel Decision

Pictometry International Corporation v. Roofr Inc.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision that a patent for measuring roof dimensions using aerial imagery was obvious. The court held that prior art references taught the claimed user-acceptance limitations, even under the appellant's proposed interpretation.

May 22 2026
9th Cir. 25-966 Unpublished

Barbosa Gordillo v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found the petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies and did not demonstrate prejudice from any alleged procedural errors.

May 22 2026
9th Cir. 24-1342 Unpublished

Puerto Cerrato v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order dismissing claims for asylum and relief under the Convention Against Torture. The court found substantial evidence supported the lower agencies' conclusion that the petitioners failed to prove a nexus between their alleged persecution and a protected ground.

May 22 2026
9th Cir. 25-1278 Unpublished

Bazan-Huerta v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court held that the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements for dismissing removal proceedings and did not exhaust his administrative remedies.

May 22 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-138 Panel Decision

In re Mark Ingraham

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to compel the issuance of a summons. The court found the petitioner failed to meet the demanding standard required for such extraordinary relief.