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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling dismissing a state prisoner's claims against correctional officials. The court held that the officials were entitled to qualified immunity and that the plaintiff failed to prove violations of disability or negligence laws.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a challenge to Texas ballot-qualification rules. The court held the plaintiff lacked standing and that the pre-filing bar was properly imposed.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking a generic drug competitor from entering the market. The court vacated the district court's order waiving the bond requirement, ruling that commercial activities generally require security.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a Title VII employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove a hostile work environment or retaliation because the alleged harassers were not employees and she did not utilize the employer's anti-harassment policy.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentence of David A. Katz for conspiracy to defraud the United States and filing false Currency Transaction Reports. The court found sufficient evidence of willful blindness and rejected arguments regarding evidentiary rulings and restitution.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court's grant of summary judgment to a correctional officer in a prisoner's excessive force case. The appellate court found that video evidence did not clearly contradict the inmate's account of a violent takedown and subsequent pain compliance technique.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a pro se plaintiff's motion to vacate a prior judgment. The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the judgment was void under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure sixty point B four.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied petitions for review and granted enforcement of a National Labor Relations Board order finding the employer committed unfair labor practices.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil rights action against prosecutors who allegedly suborned perjured testimony. The court held that absolute immunity bars such claims regardless of the alleged misconduct.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court upheld the denial of a second motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions in Israel.