1/25 Fourth Circuit opinions

US v. Hornsby
Honest fraud convictions reversed as they were based on conflict of interest instead of bribery; evidence tampering and obstruction of justice affirmed; remanded for new sentencing.

Walker v Medtronic, Inc.
State law claims against manufacturer of drug pump system held preempted by Medical Devices Amendment of 1976.

US v Moore
Felon in possession statute constitutional under 2nd Amendment.

US v Thomas
Errors in indictment not plain error given overwhelming evidence that defedant threatedned to kill and then punched a federal corrections officer in the face; indictement was not multiplicitous.

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