8 court opinions authored by Judge Kavanaugh. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
8 opinions analyzed.
Force Majeure Clause Does Not Excuse Performance Due to Party's Own Actions
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. v. Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A., decided by D.C. Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a "f...
ZMDC subject to U.S. jurisdiction for contract dispute
Amaplat Mauritius Ltd. v. Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Zimbabwe Mining D...
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA's PM2.5 Air Quality Standards, Remands One Aspect
United States Steel Corporation v. EPA, decided by D.C. Circuit on May 2, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The D.C. Circuit reviewed the EPA's final rule establishing a national ambient air quality ...
Union Lacks Standing to Challenge OPM Guidance on Federal Labor Relations
National Treasury Employees Union v. Russell Vought, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a union...
D.C. Circuit: Union's challenge to OPM's Hatch Act guidance not ripe
National Treasury Employees Union v. Russell Vought, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the Nat...
Court Affirms DOS's FOIA Exemption Due to Inadequate Record Search Request
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. DOS, decided by D.C. Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) sued the Department of State (DOS)...
SCOTUS Vacates Arbitration Ruling Over Ambiguous Incorporation of Rules
Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on February 26, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Supreme Court vacated and remanded the Fifth Circu...
D.C. Circuit Affirms DOS FOIA Search Adequacy
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. DOS, decided by D.C. Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) sued the Department of State (DOS)...