Narrative Opinion Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit addressed the petition for review filed by Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc. and Raymond J. Lucia against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court heard the case and ultimately denied the petition for review, resulting in an equally divided court. Chief Judge Garland recused himself from the matter, and the decision was documented as per D.C. Cir. Rule 35(d). The judgment was filed on June 26, 2017, with Mark J. Langer serving as Clerk of the Court and Michael C. McGrail as Deputy Clerk.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Recusalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Chief Judge Garland recused himself from participating in the matter.
Reasoning: Chief Judge Garland recused himself from the matter, and the decision was documented as per D.C. Cir. Rule 35(d).
Petition for Review Denialsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the petition for review filed by Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc. and Raymond J. Lucia against the SEC due to an equally divided court.
Reasoning: The court heard the case and ultimately denied the petition for review, resulting in an equally divided court.