It does mean that the circuit will continue to rule that way. Also, it means that other circuits, when faced with this issue, may find this case persuasive authority. Eventually there may be a circuit split, and the Supreme Court may choose to step in to resolve the disagreement. But for now, it is a victory within about 10% of the federal court system.

Murphy's law was never meant to be negative. It actually began as "whatever can happen, will happen." Murphy always gets a bad wrap, I suggest you read the true history here.

Work expands to meet the time and money that is available.