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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in APT v. MarketDial Trade Secret Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in favor of MarketDial, Inc. and individual defendants in a trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract dispute with Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc. The nonprecedential decision was issued January 28, 2026.

•Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of MarketDial and individual defendants on trade secret claims

•APT's breach of contract claim against John Stoddard was also dismissed by the district court

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

10th Circuit Dismisses Inmate's Civil Rights Lawsuit on Limitations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of civil rights claims filed by pro se inmate Michael Balance against Johnson County, Kansas officials. The appellate court upheld the district court's ruling that the lawsuit was filed beyond the applicable statute of limitations.

•Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of inmate Michael Balance's civil rights lawsuit against Johnson County, Kansas officials

•District court dismissed the case on statute of limitations grounds, finding claims were filed too late

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

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Federal Circuit Remands Vroom Patent Dispute as Parties Near Settlement

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has remanded the patent dispute between online car retailer Vroom Inc. and Sidekick Technology LLC back to district court, allowing the parties to potentially vacate prior patent-ineligibility decisions as they work toward settlement negotiations.

•Federal Circuit remanded patent appeals between Vroom Inc. and Sidekick Technology LLC to district court

•District court previously indicated willingness to vacate patent-ineligibility decisions upon remand

State Court

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hears Triple Appeal in Walker Criminal Cases

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 5, 2025, in three consolidated appeals from Derrick Walker challenging Philadelphia County criminal convictions. The appeals stem from 2019 cases that resulted in sentences in March 2022.

•Three consolidated appeals heard by Pennsylvania's highest court on March 5, 2025

•Original convictions occurred in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in March 2022

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms Veterans Court Dismissal in Calderon Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of veteran Joseph L. Calderon's appeal against VA Secretary Douglas A. Collins, ruling that the Veterans Court correctly denied equitable tolling relief for an untimely filed notice of appeal.

•Federal Circuit affirmed Veterans Court dismissal of Calderon's untimely appeal

•Court ruled equitable tolling relief was properly denied for missed filing deadline

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Block on DHS Secretary Noem's Venezuela TPS Termination

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that blocked DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela and partially vacate Haiti's TPS designation. The appeals court found Noem exceeded her statutory authority and acted arbitrarily.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed district court ruling blocking DHS Secretary Noem's termination of Venezuela TPS and partial Haiti TPS vacatur

•Court found Secretary Noem exceeded statutory authority under TPS law and acted arbitrarily and capriciously

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Upholds Wire Fraud in Housing Authority Kickback Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed wire fraud convictions against two Housing Authority of South Bend officials who orchestrated a kickback scheme involving fictional maintenance contracts, while reversing their bank fraud convictions due to insufficient evidence.

•Seventh Circuit affirmed wire fraud convictions but reversed bank fraud charges against Housing Authority officials

•Robinson and Smith orchestrated kickback scheme involving fictional maintenance contracts at South Bend housing properties

Regulatory

•Multiple pack sizes affected (200g, 400g, and 5lb) of Fu Zhou Fish Ball products recalled

FDA Issues Allergy Alert as Koikoi Trading Recalls Fish Ball Products

Koikoi Trading Inc. of Commerce, California has issued a voluntary recall of Fu Zhou Fish Ball products in multiple sizes due to undeclared wheat and sesame allergens. The FDA announced the recall after determining that the products may contain these allergens without proper labeling, potentially triggering severe allergic reactions in affected individuals.

•Undeclared wheat and sesame allergens present serious health risks for sensitive consumers

Regulatory

•SEC filed settled charges against ADM and former executives Vince Macciocchi and Ray Young for accounting and disclosure fraud

SEC Charges ADM and Three Former Executives with Accounting Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and two former executives for accounting and disclosure fraud, while pursuing litigation against a third former executive in a significant enforcement action against the agricultural giant.

•Former executive Vikram Luthar faces continued litigation rather than settlement with the agency