McDermott Will & Emery·LITIGATION / APPELLATE

Fifth Circuit affirms appellate jurisdiction after Rule 41(a)(2) dismissal

The Fifth Circuit ruled it had appellate jurisdiction over a copyright case despite the plaintiff's voluntary dismissal under Rule 41(a)(2), distinguishing prior precedent involving self-effectuating Rule 41(a)(1) dismissals.

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