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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se lawsuit brought by a tribal member against tribal council members. The court held that sovereign immunity barred the suit and that the plaintiff failed to establish subject matter jurisdiction.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a legal-malpractice insurance coverage dispute involving two insurers. The court held that the plaintiff failed to meet the strict notice requirements and retroactive date exclusions under the applicable policies.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement dispute involving Amazon. The appellate panel held that the appellant failed to demonstrate likely irreparable harm or other requirements necessary for such relief.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed in part and affirmed in part an appeal challenging a magistrate judge's denial of qualified immunity to a police officer. The court held it lacked jurisdiction to review arguments turning on factual disputes but affirmed the denial of immunity on purely legal grounds.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a class action alleging that a pharmacy benefits manager violated Arkansas state laws regarding mail-order prescriptions and network adequacy. The court held that the state-imposed geographic coverage requirements for pharmacy networks are preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying motions to disqualify a judge and to void a judgment. The court upheld the award of prejudgment interest and attorneys' fees against appellants who engaged in fraudulent transfers.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed and denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found the petitioner waived arguments regarding notice of hearing and failed to demonstrate a material change in country conditions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal concerning a Chapter thirteen bankruptcy plan. The court found the case moot because the underlying bankruptcy proceeding was no longer a live controversy.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an employee vacation buy program did not constitute an assignment of wages under Indiana law. The court also held that an employer was not required to pay out unused vacation hours carried over from a prior year when the employer had not promised to do so.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a preliminary injunction sought by a plaintiff in a Section nineteen eighty-three action. The appellate court held that the Younger abstention doctrine required the lower court to refrain from interfering with pending state criminal proceedings.