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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's employment discrimination claims. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege facts showing her termination was based on a protected characteristic under Title Seven of the Civil Rights Act of nineteen sixty-four.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of unlawful search and seizure claims against three officers but reversed the dismissal of a false arrest claim against the arresting officer. The court vacated the dismissal of failure to intervene and malicious prosecution claims, remanding them for consideration on the merits.
The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that an employment arbitration agreement was unconscionable, holding that the agreement's scope and terms were distinguishable from precedent and that any invalid provisions were severable.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that Sophos products were not subject to royalty payments under a patent license agreement. The court held that sharing source code does not make a product a legal derivation of a containerized product when the shared code is unrelated to the product's primary function.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a negligence action brought by an amusement park ride inspector. The appellate court held that the park operators owed no legally recognized duty to the plaintiff and that his injuries were not proximately caused by the defendants' conduct.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict finding Michigan Technological University liable for pregnancy discrimination under state law. The court rejected appeals challenging summary judgment on federal discrimination claims and affirmed qualified immunity for the university dean.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil complaint against Discover Bank. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's dismissal, denial of summary judgment, and grant of a motion to confirm an arbitration award.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict finding Michigan Technological University liable for pregnancy discrimination under state law. The court also upheld summary judgment dismissing federal discrimination, retaliation, and Equal Pay Act claims against the university and its dean.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed a district court dismissal, holding that federal courts may review presidential actions under the Antiquities Act when plaintiffs allege the President exceeded statutory limits. The court remanded the case for further proceedings to determine if the President's designation of national monuments and land reservations exceeded his delegated authority.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The appellate court held that the dismissal was proper because the plaintiff failed to comply with discovery obligations and court orders.