7 court opinions authored by Judge Wilkins Senior Circuit Judge. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FOIA Suit Against FTC
Media Matters for America v. FTC, decided by D.C. Circuit on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Med...
D.C. Circuit Affirms FERC's "All Necessary Permits" Condition for Pipeline Project
Antero Resources Corporation v. FERC, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit reviewed FERC's order approving Antero's natural gas pipeline...
D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC's Authority Over Wholesale Markets, Remands DER Rules
Solar Energy Industries Association v. FERC, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 9, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The D.C. Circuit reviewed FERC's order establishing new rules for wholesale elec...
D.C. Circuit Affirms DOS's FOIA Search for AIDS Vaccine Initiative Records
AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. DOS, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) sued the Department of State (DOS)...
D.C. Circuit Affirms Dismissal of COVID-19 Lawsuit Against Trump
Global Health Council v. Donald J. Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought...
D.C. Circuit Affirms DOJ's Withholding of Surveillance Program Records Under FOIA
Project for Privacy and Surveillance Accountability, Inc. v. DOJ, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Project for Privacy and Surveillance Accountability...
D.C. Circuit Allows AP Defamation Suit Against Trump Aide to Proceed
Associated Press v. Taylor Budowich, decided by D.C. Circuit on June 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a defama...