11 court opinions authored by Judge Marsha J Pechman. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Ninth Circuit: Ride-sharing data sharing ordinance doesn't violate Fourth Amendment
Uber Technologies, Inc. v. City of Seattle, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Portland's 'Sit-Lie' Ordinance as Constitutional
Gibson v. City of Portland, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought...
Ninth Circuit: Attorney's Strategic Silence on Jury Instructions Not Ineffective Assistance
Weldeyohannes v. State of Washington, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of a habeas corpus petiti...
Ninth Circuit Upholds City Sign Ordinance Against Free Speech Challenge
Oregon Right to Life v. Stolfi, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Claims
Ambrosetti v. Oregon Catholic Press, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former employee's ...
Ninth Circuit Upholds BLM Oil Leases, Citing NEPA Compliance
Cascadia Wildlands v. United States Bureau of Land Management, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Cascadia Wildlands challenged the Bureau of Land Manage...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Against Boise State
Dudley v. Boise State University, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former Boise State Un...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Alaska's Ownership of Submerged Lands Under SLA
United States of America v. State of Alaska, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Ninth Circuit: Travel time between fields not compensable under WA Minimum Wage Act
Columbia Legal Services v. Stemilt Ag Services, LLC, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a laws...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Forest Service Decision on Off-Road Vehicle Use
North Cascades Conservation Council v. United States Forest Service, decided by Ninth Circuit on May 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of § 1983 Claims Due to Statute of Limitations
Johnson v. Myers, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, finding th...