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Civil

Every decision we've filed under Civil.

In the Matter of Highland Capital Management, L.P. Debtor Dugaboy Investment Trust v. Highland Capital Management, L.P.; Highland Claimant Trust

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an adversary complaint seeking an accounting of assets from a bankruptcy claimant trust. The court held that the appellant, holding only a contingent and unvested trust interest, lacked standing to demand disclosure under the trust agreement's clear terms.

Bankruptcy Civil Motion to Dismiss

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Mar 17 2026

10th Cir. 5:25-CV-01189-D Panel Decision

Javier Diaz Colin v. Russell Holt; Kristi Noem; Pamela Bondi and Scarlet Grant

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit granted a stipulation filed by the parties to dismiss the appeal. Each party was ordered to bear its own costs in the matter.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner

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Mar 17 2026

7th Cir. 25-2202 Panel Decision

NORMA SANTOS-MENJIVAR v. PAMELA J. BONDI Attorney General of the United States

The Seventh Circuit denied a Honduran citizen's petition for review of an asylum denial, upholding the finding that gang extortion was motivated by perceived wealth rather than gender. The court held that general country conditions and academic articles were insufficient to establish the required nexus between the petitioner's proposed social groups and the feared harm.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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Mar 17 2026

4th Cir. 25-6206 Per Curiam

Candise Gore v. Carol Brown

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that granted summary judgment to defendants in a civil rights lawsuit. The appellate court also upheld the lower court's decision to remand state law claims to state court while denying the plaintiff's motion for counsel.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment

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Mar 17 2026

5th Cir. 25-40374 Per Curiam

Alexander Manse Para v. Progressive Michigan Insurance Company

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment, holding that the plaintiff's insurance claims were time-barred under Michigan law. The court further ruled that the policy's choice-of-law provision selecting Michigan law was valid and enforceable.

Civil Insurance Res Judicata Statute of Limitations

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Mar 17 2026

10th Cir. 2:26-CV-00018-KHR) Panel Decision

ABC IP, LLC v. Peak Tactical, LLC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit administratively closed an appeal that was inadvertently transmitted to it by the district court. The court corrected a clerical error after the district court properly filed the notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Intellectual Property

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Mar 17 2026

8th Cir. 25-2581 Panel Decision

Backes v. Wojtasik

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this civil appeal. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.

Civil Other Civil

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Mar 17 2026

6th Cir. 23-8018 Published

In re CHAVON MARIE LANDINGHAM Debtor DOUG WOODS

The Sixth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel affirmed the lower court's denial of a creditor's claim for non-dischargeability based on willful and malicious injury but vacated and remanded several other claims due to insufficient factual findings. The panel also upheld procedural rulings regarding default judgments and recusal motions while ordering further proceedings on the debtor's counterclaims for preferential transfers and attorney's fees.

Civil Social Security

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Mar 17 2026

4th Cir. 25-2178 Per Curiam

RUSSELL MORTON, JR v. DAVID STEINER, USPS Postmaster General

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claims under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a plausible claim for relief under the standard established in Ashcroft v. Iqbal.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other Motion to Dismiss

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Mar 17 2026

5th Cir. 25-50635 Per Curiam

Phillips v. Texas Workforce Commission

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Robert Phillips' pro se complaint, holding that his allegations failed to state plausible claims for relief under federal civil rights statutes. The court concluded that Phillips did not adequately allege discrimination based on race or a protected characteristic, as his termination was allegedly motivated by his refusal to purchase illegal drugs.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment

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