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Civil

Every decision we've filed under Civil.

PACT XPP Schweiz AG v. Intel Corporation

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that Intel Corporation did not infringe two patents held by PACT XPP Schweiz AG. The appellate court held that PACT failed to properly raise a capability-based infringement theory and that the district court correctly construed the patent claims based on the prosecution history.

Civil Intellectual Property Summary Judgment

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Jun 23 2026

4th Cir. 24-1618 Panel Decision

Extra Energy, Incorporated v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs; Thomas R. Culbertson

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review filed by an employer challenging a black lung benefits regulation. The court held that the employer forfeited its argument by failing to raise the issue before the administrative law judge and the Benefits Review Board.

Civil Social Security

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Jun 23 2026

5th Cir. 24-60651 Panel Decision

Starbucks Corporation v. National Labor Relations Board

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a mixed ruling on Starbucks Corporation's petition to review an order from the National Labor Relations Board. The court granted enforcement of some findings regarding coercive threats and interrogation while denying enforcement of others and dismissing the request for a new election.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment

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Jun 23 2026

Fed. Cir. 24-2252 Panel Decision

Stiles v. Collins

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Veterans Court's dismissal of an appeal regarding unadjudicated disability claims. The court held that the Board of Veterans' Appeals had not issued a final decision on the specific claims for vertigo and sleep apnea, leaving the Veterans Court without jurisdiction to review the matter.

Civil Social Security

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Jun 22 2026

11th Cir. 8:24-cv-00352-WFJ-CPT Per Curiam

Benjamin Blanchard and Vonn Capel v. Pasco County

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by pro se plaintiffs challenging a district court's orders on sanctions and attorney fees. The court held that the appealed orders were not final because they did not determine the specific amounts owed.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil

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Jun 22 2026

3rd Cir. 24-2866 Panel Decision

In re: Quest Diagnostics ERISA Litigation

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Quest Diagnostics in an ERISA fiduciary duty case. The court held that the plan administrators followed a prudent process in maintaining investment options despite their underperformance.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment

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Jun 22 2026

5th Cir. 25-11388 Per Curiam

Joseph v. Vandergriff Chevrolet

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's complaint for failure to state a claim. The court held that the plaintiff failed to identify cognizable legal claims to redress his alleged harms despite multiple opportunities to amend.

Civil Contract

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Jun 22 2026

Fed. Cir. 26-1485 Panel Decision

Clear Imaging Research LLC v. Google LLC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal in an intellectual property dispute between Clear Imaging Research LLC and Google LLC. The dismissal was granted by mutual agreement of the parties under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Civil Intellectual Property

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Jun 22 2026

4th Cir. 25-1438 Per Curiam

Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Lawrence

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance company had no duty to defend or indemnify homeowners against a liability claim arising from a social host incident. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's grant of summary judgment.

Civil Insurance Summary Judgment

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Jun 22 2026

Fed. Cir. 26-1863 Panel Decision

POM Group Inc. v. Schedule A Defendants

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal in a civil dispute between POM Group Inc. and several Schedule A defendants. The dismissal was granted by order of the parties under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure forty-two, subsection B.

Civil Other Civil

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