Circuit Court Opinions News Sample

1st CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. The Year Ahead 2026, 1st Circuit: Lexology, January 28, 2026
2. Fifth Circuit Rejects IRS’ ‘Passive Investor’ Test for Limited Partner Exception in Self-Employment Tax, 1st Circuit: Lexology, January 28, 2026
3. Supreme Court to Clarify the SEC’s Disgorgement Powers, 1st Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
4. Fifth Circuit Overrules Tax Court, Providing Major Victory for Limited Partners on Self-Employment Tax, 1st Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
5. Fifth Circuit Overturns Tax Court, Ruling in Favor of the Taxpayer in Case Evaluating Standard for Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Tax, 1st Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
6. Federal Court Hears Arguments on Motion to Dismissin Medicare Advantage Whistleblower Lawsuit, 1st Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026

6th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Ohio PBM Suit Belongs In Federal Court, 6th Circ. Rules, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), January 28, 2026
2. 6th Circ. Revives Rocket's Arbitration Bid In Spam Call Suit, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), January 27, 2026
3. 6th Circ. Says Ky. Social Media Law Needs Closer Look, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), January 27, 2026

1. State of Ohio, ex rel. Dave Yost v. Ascent Health Servs., LLC - Southern District of Ohio at Columbus, January 27, 2026
2. Lifestyle Communities, Ltd. v. City of Worthington, Ohio - Southern District of Ohio at Columbus, January 27, 2026
3. Carlos Orta Martinez v. Pamela Bondi - Board of Immigration Appeals, January 27, 2026
4. United States v. Emilio Garcia - Northern District of Ohio at Toledo, January 27, 2026
5. United States v. Devonte Cortez Welch - Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga, January 27, 2026
6. Gabriel Alvarado v. Pamela Bondi - Board of Immigration Appeals, January 27, 2026
7. Walters & Mason Retail, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Ins. Co. - Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville, January 27, 2026

8th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Eighth Circuit issues pro-defendant class certification ruling in consumer fraud MDL, 8th Circuit: Lexology, January 28, 2026
2. Antitrust & Competition Outlook for 2026, 8th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
3. Defining Indemnity in the Context of Actual Cash Value Calculations, 8th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
4. Video- DMCAR Trend #8: Chasms Among Circuits Continued To Expand In Several Areas Crucial To Class Action Litigation, 8th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026

11th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 11th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Fired Flooring Company CEO’s Suit Over Severance Package, 11th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
2. No Dramatic Changes in Immigration Cases after Loper Bright, 11th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
3. Eleventh Circuit Affirms FTC Injunction Requiring Express Informed Consent for Fees, 11th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
4. No Free Rides: Eleventh Circuit Upholds Deductions, and Rejects Wait-Time Claims, for Employer-Provided Vans, 11th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026
5. Video- DMCAR Trend #8: Chasms Among Circuits Continued To Expand In Several Areas Crucial To Class Action Litigation, 11th Circuit: Lexology, January 27, 2026

1. Rani Bolton, et al v. Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America, Inc., et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Published), January 27, 2026
2. Carolyn Wright v. Georgia Student Finance Commission, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), January 27, 2026
3. Cassius Standifer Peak v. USA, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), January 27, 2026
4. USA v. Emmannuel Francois, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), January 27, 2026

ALSO OF NOTE

Illinois Appelate Opinion

1. Loeb v. Spiros Law, P.C., January 27, 2026
2. In re Heavenly A., January 27, 2026
3. Balzer v. Northeast Illinois Commuter Railroad Corp., January 27, 2026
4. People v. Bell, January 27, 2026
5. People v. Rose, January 27, 2026
6. Cruz v. Illinois Human Rights Comm’n, January 27, 2026
7. People v. Alexander, January 27, 2026
8. Lido Hospitality, Inc. v. AIX Specialty Insurance Co., January 27, 2026
9. Cruz v. Illinois Human Rights Comm’n, January 27, 2026
10. Jeffries v. Department of Employment Security, January 27, 2026
11. Hill v. Cook County, January 27, 2026
12. In re Estate of Burns, January 27, 2026
13. People v. Rogatchev, January 27, 2026
14. People v. East, January 27, 2026
15. Masters Enterprises, LLC v. The Landings at Henry Harbor, LLC, January 27, 2026
16. People v. Jackson, January 27, 2026
17. In re Marriage of Giffin, January 27, 2026
18. In re A.G., January 27, 2026
19. County of Du Page v. Arjmand, January 27, 2026
20. In re Marriage of Mehta, January 27, 2026
21. Vila v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n, January 27, 2026
22. Heberlein v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n, January 27, 2026

1. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1503 O'Neal Johnson v Ryan Edwards (cv) {Kolar} [uploaded: 01/27/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, January 27, 2026
2. Loeb v. Spiros Law, P.C., Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
3. In re Heavenly A., Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
4. Balzer v. Northeast Illinois Commuter Railroad Corp., Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
5. People v. Bell, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
6. People v. Rose, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
7. Cruz v. Illinois Human Rights Comm’n, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
8. People v. Alexander, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
9. Lido Hospitality, Inc. v. AIX Specialty Insurance Co., Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
10. Cruz v. Illinois Human Rights Comm’n, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
11. Jeffries v. Department of Employment Security, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
12. Hill v. Cook County, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
13. In re Estate of Burns, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
14. People v. Rogatchev, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
15. People v. East, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
16. Masters Enterprises, LLC v. The Landings at Henry Harbor, LLC, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
17. People v. Jackson, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
18. In re Marriage of Giffin, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
19. In re A.G., Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
20. County of Du Page v. Arjmand, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
21. In re Marriage of Mehta, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
22. Vila v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
23. Heberlein v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n, Illinois Appellate Court, January 27, 2026
24. Illinois Judicial Conference Unveils New Three-year Strategic Agenda, Illinois Court Press Releases, January 27, 2026