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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 8, 2026•4 min read

Fourth Circuit Affirms Ruling Against Bimbo Foods in Davis Distribution Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in favor of Walter Davis in his contractual dispute with Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC. The January 8, 2026 decision centered on whether Davis's distribution agreement covered an automated fulfillment center within his territory.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed district court ruling in favor of Walter Davis in distribution territory dispute with Bimbo Foods

•Case centered on whether Davis's distribution agreement covered an automated fulfillment center in his territory

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 8, 2026•4 min read

5th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Origin Bank in Vendor Dispute

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in favor of Origin Bancorp in a case where Salt and Light Energy Equipment alleged the bank interfered with customer relationships. The energy equipment company had sued its lender for allegedly causing a customer to terminate their vendor relationship.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Origin Bancorp against Salt and Light Energy Equipment

•Energy company unsuccessfully claimed bank interfered with customer relationships

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 7, 2026•4 min read

9th Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Corporate Veil Piercing Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's summary judgment ruling that protected Higher Connection LLC managers from personal liability. The court remanded the case involving breach of contract claims between Ignite International Limited and the company's executives.

•Ninth Circuit reversed district court's summary judgment protecting Higher Connection LLC managers from personal liability

•Case involves corporate veil piercing claims where plaintiff won against LLC but not individual managers

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 7, 2026•4 min read

Federal Circuit Affirms Navy Contract Decision in OSC Solutions Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential decision January 7, 2026, affirming the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals' denial of OSC Solutions' contract dispute claim against the Secretary of the Navy. The case involved a 2022 certified claim under the Contract Disputes Act seeking compensation for alleged breach of contract.

•Federal Circuit affirmed Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals decision denying OSC Solutions' contract claim

•Case involved 2019 Blanket Purchase Agreement for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command services

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jan 2, 2026•4 min read

9th Circuit Affirms Paramount Victory in 'Top Gun: Maverick' Copyright Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling favoring Paramount Pictures in a copyright lawsuit over 'Top Gun: Maverick.' The heirs of journalist Ehud Yonay claimed the 2022 sequel infringed their copyright in his 1983 magazine article that inspired the original film.

•Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Paramount Pictures in copyright dispute over 'Top Gun: Maverick'

•Court found sequel did not share substantial amounts of original expression from 1983 'Top Guns' magazine article

•Idaho Supreme Court vacated district court judgment and ordered case remanded to reinstate original findings

Dec 31, 2025•4 min read

Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Vacates Judgment in Construction Contract Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court vacated a district court judgment in Ward v. Bishop Construction, LLC, ordering the case remanded to reinstate original findings in a breach of contract dispute involving the Idaho Contractor Registration Act. The case centered on whether an unregistered contractor could recover payment for construction services performed across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

•Dispute involved breach of contract claim where Joel Ward sought $12,443.54 from Bishop Construction for unpaid services

•Supreme Court of Guam ruled on appeal involving development corporations

Dec 30, 2025•4 min read

Supreme Court of Guam

Guam Supreme Court Hears Corporate Development Dispute Appeal

The Supreme Court of Guam heard oral arguments in a complex business litigation case involving Goodwind Development Corporation and two other companies. The appeal centers on statute of limitations issues and procedural errors in the lower court's dismissal of claims.

•Case challenged trial court's handling of statute of limitations waivers in promissory notes

•Vermont Supreme Court reversed family court ruling that declined to consider breach claims related to premarital agreement

Dec 26, 2025•4 min read

Supreme Court of Vermont

Vermont Supreme Court Reverses Family Court on Prenup Enforcement

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in Christopher Gade v. Erin Gade, holding that family courts have jurisdiction to consider breach claims related to premarital agreements during divorce proceedings. The case involved disputes over asset division and home damage compensation under the couple's prenuptial agreement.

•Court held that family divisions have jurisdiction over all aspects of prenuptial agreements during divorce proceedings

•Idaho Supreme Court reversed district court's summary judgment against buyers seeking specific performance of real estate contract

Dec 23, 2025•4 min read

Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Supreme Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Real Estate Contract Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court reversed a district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of sellers who attempted to back out of a signed residential real estate purchase agreement. The high court ruled that buyers Patrick and Meghan McLaughlin can pursue specific performance against sellers Sharelynn and Jason Moore.

•Sellers attempted to withdraw from signed purchase agreement after agreeing on price with buyers

•Athlete Taliyah Brooks sued USA Track & Field after heat-related injuries prevented Olympic team qualification

Dec 17, 2025•4 min read

Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Supreme Court Rules on Olympic Trials Heat Injury Case

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled December 17 in a case involving athlete Taliyah Brooks, who suffered heat-related injuries during the 2020 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. The court's decision clarifies application of the final judgment rule in civil litigation.

•Indiana Supreme Court ruled on final judgment rule application after Brooks' motion to amend complaint was denied