Topic
Every decision we've filed under Contract.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in a Fair Credit Reporting Act dispute involving a mistaken background check. The court held that the credit bureau followed reasonable procedures by relying on official court records that grouped two brothers under a single case file.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a pro se breach of contract claim involving real property in New Hampshire. The panel held that the local action doctrine vested exclusive jurisdiction in the state where the property is located.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction sought by a business seeking to lease commercial property. The court held that the purported lease failed to satisfy the statute of frauds because it lacked a written commencement date.
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 United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for reconsideration regarding a request to file a second amended complaint. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the postjudgment motion.
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.
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.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in this contract dispute. The dismissal was granted because both parties agreed to end the proceedings.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling enforcing a settlement agreement reached via email during mediation. The court also upheld sanctions against the appellant's counsel for vexatious litigation conduct and denied a late motion to amend the complaint.
The Fifth Circuit vacated a district court dismissal based on a pre-litigation mediation clause, finding the defendants waived their right to enforce it. The court held that the defendants failed to pursue mediation within the contractual thirty-day window and instead engaged in repossession and litigation tactics.