5 court opinions authored by Judge Kayatta. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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First Circuit: SEC ALJs are Principal Officers, Unconstitutionally Appointed
SEC v. Veldhuis, decided by First Circuit on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that the SEC's administrative law...
Speech Not Public Concern, First Circuit Rules in Retaliation Case
Hebert v. Donahue, decided by First Circuit on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a form...
First Circuit: 'Operation' game doesn't infringe toy surgery kit patent
DeAngelis v. Hasbro, Inc., decided by First Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that Hasbr...
CA1: Relator Fails to Plead FCA Fraud with Particularity
US ex rel. Sargent v. Collins, decided by First Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a False Claims Act (FCA) ...
Nantucket's parade permit denial upheld; no First Amendment violation found
Becky's Broncos, LLC v. Town of Nantucket, decided by First Circuit on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Becky's Broncos's...