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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a whistleblower retaliation claim under Virginia law. The court held that the employee did not have an objectively reasonable belief that reported conduct by a non-employee guest violated workplace laws.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a contractor employee with disabilities. The court held that in-person attendance was an essential function of the job and that the employer was not required to grant full-time telework as a reasonable accommodation.
The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court order denying qualified immunity to two prison officers accused of excessive force. The court held that the plaintiff failed to show the officers violated clearly established law given the specific facts of the incident.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has vacated its prior ruling and remanded the case to the district court. This action follows the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana versus Callais.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal because the petitioner failed to challenge the agency's finding regarding exceptional hardship.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court held that the petitioner's motion to reopen immigration proceedings was untimely and did not qualify for any statutory exception or equitable tolling.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's denial of the petitioner's applications for cancellation of removal and other relief.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment granting summary judgment to defendants in a long-term disability benefits dispute. The court held that the plan administrator did not arbitrarily deny benefits under New York contract law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the petitioner failed to show exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to qualifying relatives.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of attorney fees to a qui tam relator who did not receive a share of the settlement proceeds. The court held that the False Claims Act requires a relator to receive a proceeds share to be eligible for fees and expenses.