Federal Courts

Winslow v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Civil Action Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denying a motion for injunctive relief. The unpublished opinion noted that such opinions are not binding precedent.

US v. Michael Brandon - Criminal Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The court found that the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied, even if the initial traffic stop lacked reasonable suspicion.

Kyeem King v. State of Maryland - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Kyeem King. The court affirmed the district court's denial of King's motion for bail or release and dismissed the remainder of the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. This unpublished opinion does not set precedent.

Nawal Ali v. BC Architects Engineers, PLC - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court's decision to sanction Nawal Ali's counsel for approximately $57,000 in an employment discrimination lawsuit. The appellate court found that the district court abused its discretion in imposing sanctions, concluding that the counsel did not unreasonably multiply proceedings.

Parker v. Spanberger - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Ray Elbert Parker against state and federal officials. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the order Parker sought to appeal was neither a final nor an appealable interlocutory or collateral order, and Parker consented to the dismissal of his claims.

SpecialtyCare v. Cigna Healthcare - Motion to Dismiss Recommendation

A US District Court has recommended granting Cigna Healthcare's motion to dismiss a complaint filed by SpecialtyCare, Inc. and affiliated physician groups. The lawsuit concerned Cigna's alleged failure to pay over $1.3 million in arbitration awards related to the No Surprises Act. The court found the plaintiffs' claims were not properly before it.

Bardy Diagnostics v. iRhythm Technologies - Patent Infringement Lawsuit

The District Court of Delaware issued a memorandum resolving disputed claim constructions in a patent infringement lawsuit between Bardy Diagnostics and iRhythm Technologies. The court held a Markman hearing on January 15, 2026, to interpret claim terms across eight asserted patents involved in the dispute.

USA v. Alex Ruiz - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Alex Ruiz's conviction for transporting illegal aliens. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of a prior conviction for the same crime under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) and that Ruiz's constitutional arguments were forfeited.

Ratha v. Rubicon Resources LLC - Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Retroactivity

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of a motion for relief from summary judgment in a human trafficking case. The court held that an amendment to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, clarifying civil liability for attempted benefit from human trafficking, has retroactive effect.

Rojas-Espinoza v. Bondi - Rehearing En Banc Ordered

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered a rehearing en banc for the case Rojas-Espinoza v. Bondi. This action vacates the previous panel's order and indicates a significant reconsideration of the case's legal issues. The court's decision to rehear the case en banc suggests potential implications for immigration law and appellate procedure.