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Vaccine Act claim survives death from other causes
A claim for compensation under the Vaccine Act survived the death of the injured party from a cause unrelated to his receiving a vaccine, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in reversing a dismissal.
Obama withdraws appeals court pick
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama withdrew his nomination of Caitlin Halligan to a federal appeals court Friday, handing a victory to Republicans in the Senate who twice blocked his pick […]
Court: Obama appointments are unconstitutional
WASHINGTON — In a setback for President Barack Obama, a federal appeals court ruled Friday that he violated the Constitution in making recess appointments last year, a decision that could […]
Drug defendant must show withdrawal from conspiracy
A criminal defendant bears the burden of establishing the defense that he withdrew from a drug distribution conspiracy outside the statute of limitations, the Supreme Court held.
Justices: Civil servants can appeal to U.S. District Court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says some discrimination complaints from federal workers can go to federal district court, instead of being forced into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
Court hears challenge to NLRB recess appointments
WASHINGTON — Republicans and business groups told a federal appeals court Wednesday that President Barack Obama violated the Constitution earlier this year when he bypassed the Senate to fill vacancies […]
Skywalk case goes before federal appellate court
SAN FRANCISCO— An attorney for the developer of a popular glass bridge over the Grand Canyon is arguing in U.S. appellate court that a Native American tribal court is not […]
Feds seek full court review of cigarette warnings
RICHMOND, Va. — The U.S. government is asking a federal appeals court to rehear a challenge to a requirement that tobacco companies to put large graphic health warnings on cigarette […]
Campaign donor ruling reversed on appeal
WASHINGTON — An appeals court on Tuesday reversed a lower court ruling that likely would have led to greater disclosure of who is paying for certain election ads. In March, […]
Court upholds block on graphic cigarette warnings
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a decision barring the federal government from requiring tobacco companies to put large graphic health warnings on cigarette packages to […]
Appeals court upholds airline ticket-pricing rules
WASHINGTON — The government can require airlines to show consumers a total ticket price that includes taxes and fees in print and online ads, the U.S. Court of Appeals said […]
D.C. Circuit refuses to block disclosure ruling
WASHINGTON — An appeals court has ruled, for the time being, against groups that finance electioneering ads and want to keep the identity of their donors secret. In a 2-1 […]
