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4th Circuit: Child Gains Citizenship Despite Paternity Questions

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Mario Rene Lopez automatically became a U.S. citizen when his mother naturalized because his paternity had not been established by legitimation under a now-repealed federal statute. The court vacated the Board of Immigration Appeals decision and remanded the case with instructions.

•Fourth Circuit ruled Mario Lopez automatically became U.S. citizen when his mother naturalized
•Court found Lopez's paternity had not been established by legitimation under repealed 1952 statute
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4th Circuit Revives Models' Image Rights Case Against SC Nightclub

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by nine professional female models against Acuarius Night Club LLC. The models alleged the South Carolina nightclub misappropriated their social media images for promotional purposes without consent or compensation.

•Fourth Circuit unanimously vacated district court's dismissal of lawsuit by nine professional models against South Carolina nightclub
•Models alleged Acuarius Night Club misappropriated their social media images for promotional use without consent or compensation
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Lower Court in Asbestos Case Against DBMP

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court decision in an asbestos personal injury case involving multiple claimants against DBMP, LLC. The published opinion featured a majority ruling with one dissent, highlighting complex legal issues in bankruptcy-related asbestos litigation.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed lower court ruling in favor of DBMP, LLC in asbestos personal injury case
•Case involves multiple claimants including Michael N. Herlihy, Ann Herlihy, and the Estate of Peter L. Bergrud
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4th Circuit Rules on Gun Manufacturer Liability in Lowy Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mixed ruling in a major lawsuit against multiple gun manufacturers, reversing parts of a lower court decision while vacating others in a case that could reshape firearms industry liability.

•Fourth Circuit partially reversed district court ruling against gun violence survivors in major manufacturer liability case
•Case involves 15+ defendants including Daniel Defense, Magpul Industries, and Federal Cartridge Company
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4th Circuit Affirms District Court in Lynchburg Electoral Board Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit unanimously affirmed a lower court decision in Christine Gibbons v. Betty Ann Gibbs, rejecting Gibbons' appeal against Lynchburg Electoral Board officials. The three-judge panel ruled that Gibbons failed to properly preserve evidence for appellate review and found no abuse of discretion in the district court's evidentiary rulings.

•Fourth Circuit unanimously affirmed district court decision rejecting Christine Gibbons' claims against Lynchburg Electoral Board officials
•Court ruled Gibbons failed to properly proffer evidence for appellate review, forfeiting her right to challenge evidentiary rulings
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4th Circuit Issues Mixed Ruling in Navy Federal Credit Union Bias Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a split decision in a class action lawsuit alleging discriminatory lending practices by Navy Federal Credit Union. The appeals court affirmed parts of a lower court ruling while vacating others in the case brought by Laquita Oliver and nine other plaintiffs.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed parts of district court ruling while vacating others in discrimination case against Navy Federal Credit Union
•Class action involves 10 named plaintiffs represented by prominent civil rights attorneys including Ben Crump
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4th Circuit Vacates Ruling in Trump DEI Programs Challenge

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court ruling in a major lawsuit challenging Trump administration restrictions on federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Education groups and multiple states had sued over policies eliminating DEI initiatives across federal agencies.

•Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded district court ruling on Trump administration DEI program restrictions
•Education groups and 19 states are challenging federal diversity policy changes across multiple agencies
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Mental Incompetency Finding in Federal Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's determination that Travis Keith Lang is incompetent to stand trial due to delusional disorder. The appeals court upheld the lower court's order committing Lang to federal custody for competency evaluation and potential restoration.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed district court finding that Travis Keith Lang is incompetent to stand trial due to delusional disorder
•Lang will remain in federal custody for competency evaluation and potential restoration under 18 U.S.C. § 4241(d)(2)
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4th Circuit Affirms 20-Year Sentence in Child Abuse Material Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and dismissed in part the conviction and 240-month sentence of Beau Thomas Shores for receipt of child sexual abuse material. The court issued an unpublished per curiam opinion on February 6, 2026.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed 240-month sentence for receipt of child sexual abuse material
•Court issued mixed ruling, affirming in part and dismissing in part on appeal
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4th Circuit Vacates Identity Theft Conviction in McDonald Fraud Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated Jennifer McDonald's aggravated identity theft conviction while affirming her 30 fraud-related convictions. The court ruled the identity theft did not occur 'during and in relation to' predicate offenses under Supreme Court precedent.

•Fourth Circuit vacated aggravated identity theft conviction but affirmed 30 fraud-related convictions
•Court applied Supreme Court's Dubin v. United States precedent requiring identity theft occur 'during and in relation to' predicate offenses
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