Narrative Opinion Summary
Jurisdiction for this appeal of a preliminary injunction is established under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)(1), and the Ninth Circuit affirms the district court's ruling. The review of a preliminary injunction is limited compared to that of a permanent injunction, focusing on whether the district court abused its discretion. An abuse occurs only if the court relied on an incorrect legal standard or made clearly erroneous factual findings. The Ninth Circuit finds no abuse of discretion in the district court's decision, referencing relevant case law. The affirmation of the preliminary injunction will remain effective only until a final judgment is issued by the district court. The decision is not intended for publication and may not be cited except in accordance with Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Legal Issues Addressed
Abuse of Discretion in Preliminary Injunctionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Ninth Circuit finds no abuse of discretion in the district court's issuance of the preliminary injunction, indicating that the lower court did not rely on incorrect legal standards or make clearly erroneous factual findings.
Reasoning: An abuse occurs only if the court relied on an incorrect legal standard or made clearly erroneous factual findings. The Ninth Circuit finds no abuse of discretion in the district court's decision.
Citing Unpublished Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision in this case is designated as unpublished and may not be cited except in accordance with Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Reasoning: The decision is not intended for publication and may not be cited except in accordance with Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Effectiveness of Preliminary Injunctionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling on the preliminary injunction is affirmed to remain effective only until the district court issues a final judgment.
Reasoning: The affirmation of the preliminary injunction will remain effective only until a final judgment is issued by the district court.
Jurisdiction for Appeal of Preliminary Injunctionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Ninth Circuit confirms that jurisdiction for this appeal is valid under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)(1), allowing review of the district court's decision to grant a preliminary injunction.
Reasoning: Jurisdiction for this appeal of a preliminary injunction is established under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)(1), and the Ninth Circuit affirms the district court's ruling.
Standard of Review for Preliminary Injunctionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Ninth Circuit applies a limited review standard, focusing on whether the district court abused its discretion, which involves reliance on incorrect legal standards or clearly erroneous factual findings.
Reasoning: The review of a preliminary injunction is limited compared to that of a permanent injunction, focusing on whether the district court abused its discretion.