12 court opinions authored by Judge Don Willett. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
12 opinions analyzed.
Fifth Circuit: Google's AI training data use likely fair use, denies injunction
In Re: Google, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that the plai...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Approval of Texas's Clean Air Act Plan
State of Texas v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 13, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's "Good Neighbor" provision under the Clean Air Act, which requires s...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Ag-Gag Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Woodlands Pride v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Texas offici...
Pharmacy's Fourth Amendment challenge to DEA subpoena fails
Neumann's Pharmacy v. DEA, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
United States v. Jimenez, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence sei...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Trump Over Jan 6th
W.M.M. v. Trump, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by W.M.M. against fo...
Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC's Swing Pricing Rule for Exceeding Authority
Natl Assoc Priv Fund Mgr v. SEC, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the SEC's "swing pricing" rule, which allows mutual funds ...
Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC's Swing Pricing Rule for Exceeding Authority
Natl Assoc Priv Fund Mgr v. SEC, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the SEC's "swing pricing" rule, which allows mutual funds ...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Reyes, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized f...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Clean Power Plan for Exceeding Statutory Authority
Deep South v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants ...
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA Rule for Exceeding Statutory Authority
State of Texas v. EPA, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Cl...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Jackson v. Noem, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by plaintiff...