3 court opinions authored by Judge Tatel David S . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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D.C. Circuit Upholds OPM's Narrow Interpretation of Whistleblower Protection Act
National Treasury Employees Union v. Russell T. Vought, decided by D.C. Circuit on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of t...
Presidential Immunity Shields Trump from Defamation Lawsuit
Lisa Cook v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in this case involved whether former President Donald Trump could be sue...
D.C. Circuit Allows AP Defamation Suit Against Trump Aide to Proceed
Associated Press v. Taylor Budowich, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 13, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a defa...