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News from the 13 federal circuit courts of appeals. From the Ninth Circuit to the D.C. Circuit, we cover precedent-setting appellate decisions that shape federal law across employment, immigration, civil rights, and criminal law.

Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Reverses Conviction Over Defective Plea in Procurement Case

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Nicole Schuster's conviction, ruling that her plea agreement lacked a sufficient factual basis under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(b)(3). The court emphasized courts must carefully scrutinize plea agreements to ensure defendants don't plead guilty to conduct that fails to satisfy offense elements.

•Third Circuit reverses conviction due to insufficient factual basis for plea agreement
•Court emphasizes Federal Rule 11(b)(3) requires careful judicial scrutiny of plea deals
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a precedent-setting decision in Stacy Cales v. Theisen Brock LPA, reversing a district court's grant of summary judgment that had dismissed legal malpractice claims on statute of limitations grounds. The ruling, recommended for publication, establishes important precedent for legal malpractice cases in federal court.

•Sixth Circuit reversed district court's grant of summary judgment dismissing legal malpractice claims on statute of limitations grounds
•Decision recommended for publication, establishing precedent for future legal malpractice cases in the circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Harmony Schools Discrimination Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in favor of Harmony Public Schools in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by former facilities manager Kemal Kocak. The case involved claims stemming from Kocak's 2021 termination and his concerns about workplace surveillance.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of Harmony Public Schools in employment discrimination case
•Former facilities manager Kemal Kocak challenged his 2021 termination following workplace conflicts
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Federal Circuit
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Racial Bias Suit vs United

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a racial discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines. Passenger Yubo Miao alleged he was removed from a flight due to his Chinese heritage, but the court found insufficient evidence to support his claims under federal civil rights laws.

•Seventh Circuit unanimously affirmed dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines
•Passenger Yubo Miao alleged removal from flight was motivated by anti-Chinese bias but court found insufficient evidence
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Federal Circuit
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Race Discrimination Suit vs United

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a racial discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines. Passenger Yubo Miao alleged he was removed from a flight due to his race, but the appeals court found no plausible discrimination claims.

•Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines
•Passenger Yubo Miao alleged removal from flight was based on his Chinese ancestry
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Federal Circuit
•4 min read
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Denies Environmental Group's Challenge to Texas LNG Permits

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition from the South Texas Environmental Justice Network challenging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's approval of construction deadline extensions for a liquid natural gas terminal project in Brownsville, Texas.

•Fifth Circuit denied South Texas Environmental Justice Network's challenge to TCEQ's approval of LNG terminal construction deadline extensions
•Texas Commission on Environmental Quality granted three deadline extensions since 2021 for Brownsville LNG project
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Federal Circuit
•4 min read
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Considers En Banc Review in Texas v. Bondi EEOC Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is reviewing a petition for rehearing en banc in a significant employment law dispute between the State of Texas and federal officials including Attorney General Pamela Bondi and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission leadership.

•Fifth Circuit considering en banc review after August 2025 panel decision favored Texas
•Case involves Attorney General Bondi and entire EEOC leadership structure as defendants
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Allstate Pursues RICO Claims Against Houston Emergency Center Network

Four Allstate insurance companies have appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in a racketeering case against a Houston emergency medical center network. The case involves RICO claims alleging mail fraud conspiracy related to Memorial Heights Emergency Center's billing practices.

•Four Allstate insurance companies appeal RICO fraud claims against Houston emergency center network
•Case alleges mail fraud conspiracy under federal racketeering statutes targeting Memorial Heights Emergency Center
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Denies Torture Protection for Salvadoran Gang Member

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied protection from deportation to Jose Fuentes-Pineda, a Salvadoran gang member convicted of murder who claimed he would face torture if returned to El Salvador. The court ruled that harsh prison conditions in El Salvador do not constitute government-intended torture under the Convention Against Torture.

•Fifth Circuit upheld BIA denial of Convention Against Torture protection for Salvadoran gang member
•Court found El Salvador's harsh prison conditions don't constitute intentional government torture
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Revives Antitrust Claims Against Caremark PBM Network

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals partially reversed a lower court's dismissal of antitrust claims by Rx Solutions against Caremark LLC and CVS Pharmacy Inc. The appeals court affirmed the dismissal of federal antitrust claims but found diversity jurisdiction exists for state law claims.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of federal antitrust claims but reversed district court's diversity jurisdiction finding
•Rx Solutions can proceed with two of three state law claims against Caremark and CVS Pharmacy
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