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Every decision we've filed under Contract.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order enforcing a settlement agreement and denying a motion for sanctions. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.
The D.C. Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Inova, holding that Omni Shoreham breached its contract and the implied covenant of good faith by unilaterally relocating a gala to inferior venues to accommodate a higher-paying third party. However, the court vacated the damages awarded to the Smith Center, finding a genuine dispute of material fact regarding its status as an intended third-party beneficiary.
The Ninth Circuit vacated a dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction, holding that the plaintiff made a prima facie showing that the defendant intentionally aimed conduct at Oregon. The case is remanded for the district court to resolve factual disputes in the plaintiff's favor and complete the jurisdictional analysis.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class-action lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, ruling that passengers who never flew on the defective Boeing 737 MAX aircraft lacked Article III standing. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to allege a concrete economic injury because they were not overcharged for their tickets.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court also denied the appellant's motion to amend or correct the complaint.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil action brought by a pro se plaintiff. The court held that the district court correctly determined it lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the dispute.
The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that Janssen failed to demonstrate irreparable harm because monetary damages remain calculable despite market complexities. The court clarified that loss of market share in a breach of contract case does not automatically constitute irreparable injury absent proof that damages are practically impossible to quantify.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the lower court's judgment in a contract dispute involving multiple parties. The court issued a per curiam order without providing a written opinion explaining the reasoning.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order confirming a FINRA arbitration award against Salah Uddin. The court held that Uddin failed to demonstrate that arbitrator misconduct or procedural errors prejudiced his rights under the Federal Arbitration Act.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the enforcement of a Danish arbitral award against a U.S. subcontractor, rejecting arguments that applying Danish law violated U.S. public policy. The court held that the arbitration panel was properly composed under the parties' agreement and that the appellant failed to meet the heavy burden required to invoke the public policy exception.