July 13-15, 2026, decisions

Designated for publication Willett, J. (Stewart, Willett, Wilson) (no oral argument), Stewart, J., dissenting in part; mandamus, appellate jurisdiction, voluntary dismissal, school desegregation Dismissing appeal for lack of jurisdiction over judgment that was entered after voluntary dismissal of school desegregation case, and granting mandamus vacating post-dismissal judgment. This school-desegregation case had been pending for more … More July 13-15, 2026, decisions

June 9 2026, opinions

Designated for publication Douglas, J. (Southwick, Higginson, Douglas) (oral argument), trade secrets, RICO Reversing dismissal of plaintiff’s RICO/theft-of-trade-secrets claim, and remanding for further proceedings. EnvTech, Inc. is a company that developed a confidential proprietary one-step chemical formula and cleaning process for hydrofluoric acid alkylation (“HF alky”) units in oil refineries, controlling roughly 80% of the … More June 9 2026, opinions

April 25, 2025, opinions

Opinions designated for publication Richman, J. (King, Richman, Higginson), prisoner suit, Eighth Amendment, appointment of counsel Vacating dismissal of plaintiff’s Eighth Amendment claims arising from denial of effective care for chronic hepatitis C virus, vacating denial of motion for appointment of counsel, and remanding for appointment of counsel and leave to amend complaint. The Court … More April 25, 2025, opinions