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Summary Judgment

Every decision we've filed under Summary Judgment.

Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. United States Small Business Administration

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory authority to define corporate groups and set aggregate loan caps to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

7th Cir. 25-1347 Panel Decision

Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. United States Small Business Administration

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion to define business concerns as affiliated groups to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

7th Cir. 25-1533 Panel Decision

Derrick McCoy v. Markwayne Mullin

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in an age discrimination case brought by a security officer against the Department of Homeland Security. The court found no evidence that the agency's suitability determination was motivated by the plaintiff's age.

Civil Social Security Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

9th Cir. 23-15601 Published

Comet Technologies USA, Inc. v. XP Power, LLC

The Ninth Circuit reversed a jury verdict in a trade secret misappropriation case due to an erroneous jury instruction on the burden of proof. The court remanded the case for a new trial because the error was not harmless given conflicting expert testimony on whether the secrets were readily ascertainable.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

5th Cir. 25-40200 Panel Decision

Brenda Brenyah v. Columbia Hospital Corporation of Bay Area

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the district court's grant of summary judgment on Brenda Brenyah's hostile work environment claims while affirming dismissal of her other employment discrimination allegations. The court found sufficient evidence of a genuine dispute regarding the severity of racial harassment and the employer's response.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

7th Cir. 25-1348 Panel Decision

Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. United States Small Business Administration

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion to define business concerns as affiliated groups to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

9th Cir. 23-15709 Published

Comet Technologies USA, Inc. v. XP Power, LLC

The Ninth Circuit reversed a jury verdict in a trade secret misappropriation case due to an erroneous jury instruction on the burden of proof. The court held that the district court incorrectly placed the burden on the defendant to prove that trade secrets were readily ascertainable, rather than on the plaintiff to prove they were not.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

United States Court… 24-5277 Panel Decision

AXEL DIEGELMANN v. SCOTT BESSENT

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed sanctions imposed on German nationals for purchasing finished precious metals from Russia. The court held that acquiring refined gold bars constitutes procuring geological materials under the applicable sanctions regulations.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

9th Cir. 3:23-cv-00225-ART-CLB Unpublished

Smith v. Olvera, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of qualified immunity to a police officer accused of excessive force. The court held that a reasonable officer could have believed the suspect possessed a weapon, despite the suspect's hands being behind his back.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment

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Jul 14 2026

9th Cir. 5:20-cv-06408- Published

COMET TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. V. XP POWER, LLC

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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