En banc decisions of federal appeals courts [Courts of Appeal] Factual

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En banc decisions of federal appeals courts are unusual and occur when a larger panel of judges (usually all or most of the judges on the court) reconsider a case that has already been heard by a three-judge panel. They are not as significant as decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, but they do carry considerable weight within their jurisdiction. They are also not typically unsigned, speedy decisions with limited legal explanation as they involve a larger panel of judges and a more extensive review of the case. They may affirm or reverse the previous decision, or return the case to the lower court for further proceedings.

En Banc Decisions of Federal Appeals Courts [Courts of Appeal]