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Summary Judgment

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Mar 24 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1620 Panel Decision

JAMES L. GLOVER v. LT. BARRY JACOBS, #97 Philadelphia Police Officer; DOUGLAS K. MORRISON JR., #7099; RUSSELL CROTTS; SHEA SKINNER; FEIGE M. GRUNDMAN; UNKNOWN CITY EMPLOYEES OR...

The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights case brought by a Philadelphia activist against police officers and the city. The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate personal involvement by the defendants in his arrest or any violation of his First Amendment rights.

Antitrust (Criminal) Criminal Summary Judgment
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Mar 24 2026
11th Cir. 3:23-cv-00581-HNJ Per Curiam

Davis v. DiStefano

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a plaintiff's civil rights claims, ruling that law enforcement officers had probable cause to arrest him for domestic violence. The court held that the officers' reliance on the victim's statements and body-camera footage satisfied the Fourth Amendment requirements for a warrant.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 23 2026
5th Cir. 24-40704 Per Curiam

Greg Murphy v. Beaumont Independent School District; Shannon Allen

The Fifth Circuit vacated the district court's grant of summary judgment on Greg Murphy's due process claims, finding a genuine dispute of material fact regarding his entitlement to premium pay under school district policy. The court affirmed summary judgment on Murphy's First Amendment and Fourth Amendment claims, holding that the record supported the district's legitimate reasons for his termination and arrest.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 23 2026
11th Cir. 6:22-cv-01525-WWB-DCI Per Curiam

Reyes v. Florida A&M University Board of Trustees

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Florida A&M University on Maritza Reyes's Title VII claims. The court held that Reyes failed to demonstrate excusable neglect for missing deadlines and presented insufficient evidence to prove discrimination, retaliation, or a hostile work environment.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 23 2026
6th Cir. 25-1321 Published

Grady v. Cratsenburg

The Sixth Circuit reversed the district court's denial of qualified immunity, holding that the plaintiffs failed to satisfy the narrow exception to the probable cause defense under Nieves v. Bartlett. The court reasoned that the officers had probable cause for the arrests and the evidence did not sufficiently show that similarly situated individuals were treated differently based on protected speech.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
4th Cir. 24-2169 Panel Decision

RUBEN PALAZZO v. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, now known as Community Loan Servicing LLC; MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, d/b/a M&T Bank

The Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for mortgage servicers, holding that monthly statements, payoff requests, and tax forms sent during a debtor's Chapter 13 bankruptcy were purely informational and did not constitute prohibited debt collection. The court reasoned that explicit disclaimers clarifying the documents' non-collection purpose prevented them from violating the automatic stay or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Bankruptcy Civil Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1336 Panel Decision

HEALTHESTATE, LLC v. UNITED STATES, ASM RESEARCH, LLC

The Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment against HEALTHeSTATE, LLC, ruling that the company failed to prove copyright infringement or breach of contract regarding software developed for the government. The court held that the government's use of the software was authorized by the contracts and federal regulations, and that the plaintiff's copyright registrations were invalid due to knowingly submitted inaccuracies.

Civil Intellectual Property Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1798 Panel Decision

THE PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC v. INCSTORES LLC 2024-1798

The Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of attorney's fees to the defendant-appellant, ruling that the patent litigation was not an exceptional case under 35 U.S.C. § 285. The court upheld the lower court's findings that the plaintiff did not engage in inequitable conduct and that the surrounding circumstances did not warrant a fee award.

Civil Intellectual Property Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
4th Cir. 25-1029 Panel Decision

TIFFANY M. BURNETT v. ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment against Tiffany Burnett on her retaliation and Equal Pay Act claims. The court held that Burnett failed to provide evidence beyond conclusory allegations to prove a causal connection between her protected activity and her termination, or that her job duties were substantially similar to those of her comparators.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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