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Federal Circuit
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Against Software Developer in Trade Secret Case

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment against NEXT Payment Solutions in its trade secret dispute with CLEAResult Consulting. The appeals court upheld the lower court's finding that NEXT failed to define its alleged trade secrets with sufficient specificity under federal law.

•Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment against NEXT Payment Solutions in trade secret dispute over scheduling software
•District court found NEXT failed to define alleged trade secrets with sufficient specificity under federal law
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State Court
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Alaska Supreme Court

Alaska Supreme Court Affirms Ruling in Church Fire Repair Contract Dispute

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a superior court ruling favoring a construction contractor in a dispute with First Evangelical Covenant Church of Anchorage over unpaid invoices for fire damage repairs. The high court issued a memorandum opinion on January 14, 2026, requiring only a small reduction in damages awarded to Michael L. Foster & Associates, Inc.

•Alaska Supreme Court affirmed superior court ruling favoring contractor Michael L. Foster & Associates in dispute with First Evangelical Covenant Church
•Case involved unpaid invoices for fire damage repairs after church's insurer stopped making payments to contractor
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Federal Circuit
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Affirms University Sexual Misconduct Expulsion in Title IX Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed Loyola University Chicago's expulsion of Matthew Metzler for sexual misconduct, rejecting his claims of sex discrimination under Title IX and breach of contract. The court found insufficient evidence to support Metzler's allegations that his 2017 expulsion constituted unlawful discrimination.

•Seventh Circuit unanimously affirmed Loyola University's expulsion of Matthew Metzler for sexual misconduct
•Court rejected Metzler's claims that expulsion violated Title IX sex discrimination prohibitions
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Foster v. IAMAW District Lodge 141

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Sheila Foster's lawsuit against her union for failing to prosecute workplace grievances. The appeals court ruled that Foster's breach of contract and misrepresentation claims were time-barred under the statute of limitations.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of Foster's lawsuit against union for failing to prosecute her workplace grievances
•Lower court found Foster's breach of contract and misrepresentation claims were time-barred by statute of limitations
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Affirms Insurance Sub-Limit in Religious Building Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling that upheld a $100,000 insurance sub-limit for code-compliance costs in a dispute between Piatt Lake Bible Conference Association and Church Mutual Insurance Company. The religious organization sought $1.3 million in additional coverage after a building collapse.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed district court's dismissal of PLBCA's tort claims against Church Mutual Insurance
•Court upheld $100,000 insurance sub-limit for code-compliance costs despite insurer's statements about full replacement coverage
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Reviews Preliminary Injunction in Financial Advisor Exodus Case

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a district court's preliminary injunction in a case involving the mass departure of financial advisors from Choreo, LLC to competitor Compound Planning. Twelve of thirteen advisors from Choreo's Des Moines branch left for the competing firm in early 2025, prompting litigation over restrictive covenants and alleged trade secret theft.

•Twelve of thirteen financial advisors left Choreo's Des Moines branch for competitor Compound Planning in early 2025
•District court granted sweeping preliminary injunction against former employees and their new employer
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Reverses Nevada Court in Hotel Finance Dispute

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Nevada district court's summary judgment ruling in a complex financing dispute between lenders over a failed Reno hotel renovation project. The appeals court found errors in the lower court's interpretation of title insurance proceeds distribution and damages award.

•Ninth Circuit reversed Nevada district court's summary judgment ruling favoring senior lender Hall CA-NV over title insurance proceeds
•Appeals court found errors in contract interpretation regarding parties' intent in commercial financing agreement
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State Court
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Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Ruling in Medical Billing Case

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court decision involving Ridgeline Medical, LLC's collection action against David Lyon, with the case centering on a constitutional challenge to the Idaho Patient Act.

•Idaho Supreme Court affirmed lower court ruling in medical billing collection case
•Case involved constitutional challenge to Idaho Patient Act provisions
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State Court
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Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska Supreme Court Rules on Corporate Trust Dispute in Streck v. Ryan

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling on January 9, 2026, in the complex litigation case of Streck, Inc. v. Ryan, addressing jurisdictional questions and procedural issues in a multi-party corporate dispute involving The Ryan Foundation and various trust entities.

•Nebraska Supreme Court clarified jurisdictional review standards for complex multi-party corporate disputes
•Court established abuse of discretion standard for reviewing trial court final judgment certifications under Nebraska statute
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Denial of Arbitration in Kelly Services UCL Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's partial denial of Kelly Services Global's motion to compel arbitration of claims brought under California's Unfair Competition Law. The ruling, issued January 8, 2026, represents a significant decision on the arbitrability of UCL claims.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed district court's partial denial of Kelly Services' motion to compel arbitration of UCL claims
•Court applied 'clear and unmistakable' evidence standard for delegation of arbitrability questions to arbitrators
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