Administrative Procedure Act

Judicial review of final agency action under the substantial evidence standard.

1. Ward v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-01-27)
3. DefendantsCarolyn W. ColvinPlaintiffsMelissa WardJudgesRobert E. WierInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of KentuckySocial Security Administration
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Procedure Act;Medical Opinion Evaluation;Sentence Four Remand

1. Nikpanah v. United States Department of State et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-02-03)
3. DefendantsUnited States Department of StateMarco RubioPlaintiffsMohammad NikpanahJudgesTanya S. ChutkanInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the District of ColumbiaUnited States Department of State
4. Case Tags: Immigration Law;Mandamus Relief;Consular Nonreviewability;Administrative Procedure Act

1. Yamamoto v. Office of Inspector General et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 10, 2025)
3. DefendantsOffice of Inspector GeneralUnited States Department of JusticePlaintiffsTakeshi YamamotoPlaintiff AttorneysGovernment Accountability ProjectJudgesJudge Beryl A. HowellInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the District of ColumbiaOffice of Inspector GeneralFederal Bureau of Investigation
4. Case Tags: Whistleblower Retaliation;Administrative Procedure Act;Freedom of Information Act;Civil Service Reform