Explore 6 court opinions on Public Concern Test For Speech. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Retaliation Claim Against AG Paxton
Wang v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by former Texas Assis...
Police officer's speech not protected, termination upheld
McDonald v. Board of Trustees of the Fire & Police Commissioners of Maywood, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former pol...
Court Affirms Denial of Political Rally Permit, Citing Public Safety
GPat Patterson v. Kent State Univ., decided by Sixth Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Ke...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Professor's First Amendment Claims Against NJIT
Jason Jorjani v. New Jersey Institute of Technology, decided by Third Circuit on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Jason Jorjani's law...
Ninth Circuit: Professor's Speech Not Public Concern, Discrimination Claims Time-Barred
Spatz v. Regents of the University of California, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a forme...
Teacher's speech not protected by First Amendment when made pursuant to official duties
Lavigne v. Great Salt Bay Community School Board, decided by First Circuit on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a teacher...