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Every decision we've filed under Other Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Derritt Swearington against the Federal Trade Commission. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction because the district court order denying a motion for default judgment was not a final or appealable interlocutory order.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of General Star Indemnity Company versus ASI, Inc. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's opinion.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's venue transfer order because the order was not a final, appealable judgment. The court also ruled that the appellant's notice of appeal was filed one day late, failing to meet the mandatory 60-day deadline for cases involving government parties.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act action. The appellate court declined to consider claims regarding failure to treat and state medical liability statutes because the appellant failed to preserve them for appeal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued an opinion in this civil matter. The court entered judgment in accordance with the opinion and provided instructions regarding post-submission procedures.
The Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's denial of a whistleblower reprisal claim, holding that the employee failed to provide substantial evidence of a protected disclosure. The court clarified that a prior finding of a nonfrivolous allegation does not satisfy the higher evidentiary burden required to prove a prima facie case of reprisal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this case. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Buy Belize's complaint for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The court held that the Court of Federal Claims lacks authority to adjudicate claims challenging the merits of a district court's turnover order issued in civil contempt proceedings.
The Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's order finding the Department of the Army in compliance with a mandate to halt recoupment of interim relief payments. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's explanation of its debt calculations and confirmed that no collection efforts were made for the protected period.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued an order in this civil matter. The disposition remains pending as the document is incomplete.