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Civil

Every decision we've filed under Civil.

Ollin Star, LC v. Clemens Food Group, LLC; Country View Family Farms, LLC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that a non-compete covenant between a recruiting firm and an independent contractor was unenforceable under Iowa law. The appellate court found the restriction was not reasonably necessary to protect the seller's business and disproportionately burdened the contractor.

Civil Contract Summary Judgment

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Jun 23 2026

10th Cir. 23-6041 Panel Decision

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes v. Stitt

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a tribe's claim for liquidated damages against the Governor of Oklahoma based on Eleventh Amendment immunity. The court reversed the lower court's ruling on the tribe's claim to be excused from exclusivity fees, finding the relevant compact provision ambiguous and remanding for further proceedings.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting Standing Summary Judgment

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Jun 23 2026

4th Cir. 25-1170 Per Curiam

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston LLC v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that a hospital failed to meet regulatory requirements when appealing Medicare payment denials. The court held that the hospital's requests for review were insufficiently specific and did not adequately explain its challenges to the administrative law judges' decisions.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment

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Jun 23 2026

9th Cir. 24-7612 Unpublished

In re Eduardo Enrique Vallejo

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a debtor's adversary complaint against a mortgage association. The court held that the bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion in denying leave to amend because any amendment would have been futile.

Bankruptcy Civil

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Jun 23 2026

10th Cir. 1:24-CV-01664-STV Panel Decision

Sholes v. McIntyre, et al.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed this appeal as moot after the district court granted the plaintiff leave to file a Fourth Amended Complaint. The court held that the new pleading superseded the Third Amended Complaint, which was the basis for the original qualified immunity appeal.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Mootness Qualified Immunity

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Jun 23 2026

11th Cir. 4:24-cv-00647-RDP Per Curiam

Kennamer v. City of Guntersville, Alabama

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a municipal taxpayer's federal and state law claims challenging land transactions by the City of Guntersville. The court held that the federal claims were time-barred and that the state law challenges were precluded by prior Alabama Supreme Court rulings.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Standing Statute of Limitations

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Jun 23 2026

4th Cir. 25-1886 Per Curiam

STEVEN L. JOFFE, M.D. v. ALIVCOR, INC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se plaintiff because the notice of appeal was not filed within the required timeframe. The court held that the timely filing of a notice of appeal in a civil case is a jurisdictional requirement that was not met in this instance.

Civil Other Civil

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Jun 23 2026

9th Cir. 25-1040 Unpublished

MCQUIGG V. DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, ET AL.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review regarding a Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act disability claim. The court affirmed the Benefits Review Board's order finding the petitioner permanently partially disabled rather than permanently totally disabled.

Civil Social Security

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Jun 23 2026

11th Cir. 2:24-cv-14317-DMM Per Curiam

Griffin v. Martin County Sheriff

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a civil rights action for failure to comply with a court order. The court held that the plaintiff failed to rebut the presumption that he received the order despite his claim of a prison transfer.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Jun 23 2026

4th Cir. 25-2257 Per Curiam

JOE L. ADAMS, JR v. UNITED STATES POST OFFICE

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Joe L. Adams, Jr. against the United States Post Office. The court held that the district court order Adams sought to challenge was neither a final order nor an appealable interlocutory or collateral order.

Civil Other Civil

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