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Federal Circuit
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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
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms DOD Employee Termination in MSPB Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Department of Defense's decision to terminate employee Diana Z. Kammunkun, upholding a Merit Systems Protection Board ruling. The nonprecedential decision represents another instance of federal courts backing agency personnel actions in employment disputes.

•Federal Circuit affirmed DOD's termination of Diana Z. Kammunkun
•Merit Systems Protection Board previously upheld the agency's removal decision
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Federal Circuit
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First Circuit Court of Appeals

22 States, Major Universities Sue NIH Under Kennedy-Bhattacharya Leadership

Twenty-two states led by Massachusetts and major medical organizations filed consolidated appeals in the First Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Institutes of Health under newly appointed Director Jay Bhattacharya and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The cases represent the first major legal confrontation over federal health policy under the new Trump administration officials.

•22 states led by Massachusetts filed consolidated appeals challenging NIH under new leadership
•Major medical organizations and prestigious universities joined separate but related cases
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Regulatory
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Supreme Court of the United States

Supreme Court Rules on Ghost Gun Regulations in Bondi v. Vanderstok

The Supreme Court issued a decision March 26, 2025, in *Bondi v. Vanderstok*, addressing whether unfinished firearm parts and weapon kits fall under federal gun control regulations. The case centers on the Gun Control Act of 1968's definition of 'firearm' and the ATF's 2022 rule covering partially complete frames and receivers.

•Supreme Court decided Bondi v. Vanderstok on March 26, 2025, addressing ATF regulation of ghost gun parts kits
•Case involves interpretation of Gun Control Act's definition of 'firearm' regarding unfinished weapon components
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Reviews Veterans Preference Case in VA Chief of Staff Selection

Dr. Jeremy Conklin, a physician and preference-eligible veteran, has petitioned the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals to review a Merit Systems Protection Board decision regarding his unsuccessful application for Chief of Staff at a Veterans Health Administration regional system. The case involves questions of veterans preference in federal hiring practices.

•Dr. Conklin challenged VA's non-selection for VHA Chief of Staff position citing veterans' preference violations
•Merit Systems Protection Board dismissed his case, relying on Federal Circuit precedent from Scarnati v. VA
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State Court
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Supreme Court of South Carolina

SC Supreme Court Reverses Lower Courts in Historic Preservation Annexation Case

The South Carolina Supreme Court partially reversed lower court rulings Tuesday, finding that the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the City of Charleston have standing to challenge North Charleston's attempted annexation of property near Highway 61 and the Ashley River. The court also affirmed that the annexation was unlawful because the property is not adjacent to North Charleston's existing city limits.

•South Carolina Supreme Court grants standing to National Trust for Historic Preservation and City of Charleston to challenge municipal annexation
•Court affirms circuit court ruling that North Charleston's annexation was invalid due to property not being adjacent to city limits
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Environmental Coalition Sues Trump Administration in Fourth Circuit

A coalition of 13 environmental organizations and six major cities filed an appeal in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging Trump administration environmental policies. The case targets President Trump and top officials including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and OMB Director Russell Vought.

•Coalition of 13 environmental groups and 6 major cities sued Trump administration
•Case targets President Trump, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and other top officials
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Standing in Casino Gaming Dispute

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has standing to challenge the state Racing Commission's approval of Running Aces Casino's plan to add electronic table games. The case centers on whether the casino expansion violates state gambling laws and tribal-state compacts.

•Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed tribal standing to challenge racetrack gambling expansions
•Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community can proceed with challenge to Running Aces electronic table games
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms VA Police Officer's Termination for Firearm Incident

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's decision to uphold the termination of Terry Burl Smith Jr., a VA police officer who was removed after pleading guilty to reckless conduct following a firearms incident at his Chicago home.

•Terry Burl Smith Jr., a seven-year VA police officer, was terminated after firing 17 rounds at his Chicago home during a party
•Smith pleaded guilty to reckless conduct and received probation, but the VA proceeded with removal based on its internal investigation
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State Court
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Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Reverses Canyon County Rezoning Decision

The Idaho Supreme Court reversed a district court order that denied a petition for review challenging Canyon County's approval of a 145-acre farmland rezoning. The court clarified standing requirements under the Local Land Use Planning Act.

•Idaho Supreme Court reversed district court's denial of petition challenging Canyon County farmland rezoning
•Case clarifies standing requirements under Idaho's Local Land Use Planning Act
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