Explore 24 court opinions on Ripeness Doctrine. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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SSA policy change on vocational experts invalid without notice and comment
American Federation of State, County and Municipal v. SSA, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether the Social Security Ad...
Texas flea market hat seizure lawful under plain view doctrine
In Re Heather J. Taylor and Mad Hat Maven, LLC v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the State of Texas's s...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of EPA SIP Challenge Over Lack of Standing
G.B. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a la...
Ninth Circuit: State Lacks Standing to Challenge Title IX Regulations
State of Washington v. United States Department of Education, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismis...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Certification
Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Don M. Millis, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsui...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to Wisconsin Ballot Collection Practices
Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Don M. Millis, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsui...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Case
Heritage Const. Companies, LLC v. Philip Keithahn, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of VW "Defeat Device" Warranty Claims
Kalbers v. Volkswagen Ag, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit allegin...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Climate Lawsuit Against Trump
The Sustainability Institute v. Donald Trump, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsui...
Court Upholds FARA Disclosure Requirements Against First Amendment Challenge
Shahnaz Haeri Mehneh v. Marco Rubio, decided by D.C. Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a challenge to the constitutionality of the Foreign Agents Reg...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Pig Castration Ban Challenge
Abrahim Fofana v. Kristi Noem, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging So...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Trump Executive Orders on Federal Employee Unions
American Federation of Government Employees, Afl-Cio v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed the district court's dismiss...
Ninth Circuit Affirms FHFA's Authority in Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship
Daisey Trust v. Federal Housing Finance Agency, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit...
Court allows regulatory taking claim to proceed, dismisses due process claims
Scythian Ltd.; Cloud 9 Investments, LLC; and Cloud 9 Land Holdings, LLC v. Town of Mountain Village, Colorado; Town of Mountain Village Town Council, Colorado; Tiara Telluride, LLC; and Vault Manageme...
Ninth Circuit: State Lacks Standing to Challenge Title IX Regulations
State of Washington v. United States Department of Education, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismiss...
Ninth Circuit: BIPA claims require concrete harm to establish standing
Li v. Arcsoft, Inc., decided by Ninth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit alleging tha...
Ninth Circuit Clarifies Point Source Discharge Under Clean Water Act
San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper v. County of San Luis Obispo, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal o...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against UnitedHealth
Eric Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former emp...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to Colorado Election Laws
Voter Reference Foundation v. Torrez, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challen...
Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Against Gov. Noem Over Border Initiative
Make The Road New York v. Kristi Noem, decided by D.C. Circuit on November 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Make the Roa...
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to Rhode Island's Clean Slate Law
Rhode Island State Council of Churches v. Rollins, decided by First Circuit on November 9, 2025, resulted in a dismissed outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit...
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to Rhode Island's Clean Slate Law
Rhode Island State Council of Churches v. Rollins, decided by First Circuit on November 7, 2025, resulted in a dismissed outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit...
Auditor Not Compelled to Act Without Statutory Authority
State ex rel. Harris v. Schwendeman, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county auditor could be compell...
Black Farmers' Lawsuit Against USDA Outreach Programs Dismissed
Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Ass'n v. Brooke Rollins, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of...