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Every decision we've filed under Other Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Jeannette Soto Santini. The court found the petition moot because the district court had already resolved the underlying procedural issues.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of multiple civil actions filed by pro se appellant Tremel Marquis Rosser against various federal officials. The court held that Rosser forfeited his right to appellate review because his informal brief failed to challenge the specific legal basis for the district court's dispositions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a civil action for failure to state a claim. The appellate court modified the lower court's order to specify that the dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was without prejudice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant challenging a district court order. The appellate court held that the order was neither final nor an appealable interlocutory order, leaving the court without jurisdiction.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of William Scott's lawsuit challenging the IRS's denial of a whistleblower award, holding that such decisions are committed to agency discretion by law. The court also rejected Scott's claim that the district judge should have recused herself, finding no evidence of personal bias.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed Latoshia Reeves' appeal because the district court's order was not a final judgment or an appealable interlocutory order. The court held that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction to review the procedural rulings denying Reeves' motions to shield records or enter default judgment.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a whistleblower's suit against the IRS for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the agency's decision on whistleblower awards is committed to its discretion by law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant before the district court entered a final order. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction because the appeal was premature and did not concern a final or appealable interlocutory order.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the appellant failed to object to a magistrate judge's recommendation. The court held that the appellant forfeited the right to appellate review by not filing timely, specific objections after receiving proper notice.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal sua sponte because the district court's order was not a final judgment. The appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review partial dismissals that leave other claims pending without proper certification.