Circuit Court Opinions News Sample

2nd CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Second Circuit rewrites the rules for associational standing in Section 1983 cases, Court Blog: 2nd Circuit Civil Right Blog, September 30, 2026

4th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Improper Remarks from Prosecution During Closing Argument Were Not Prejudicial, Court Blog: 4th Circuit Blog, September 30, 2026
2. Co-Defendant’s Improper Closing Argument Didn’t Deny Other Defendants Fair Trial, Court Blog: 4th Circuit Blog, September 30, 2026
3. Use of Cell-Site Simulator is Fourth Amendment Search, Requires Warrant, Court Blog: 4th Circuit Blog, September 30, 2026

6th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. States Back AGs' 6th Circ. Bid To Keep RealPage Rent Claims, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), September 30, 2026

1. Scott Hyttinen v. Kirby Frantti - Western District of Michigan at Marquette, September 30, 2026
2. Dorcas Abayomi v. Oakland County, Mich. - Eastern District of Michigan at Detroit, September 30, 2026
3. United States v. Kane Jacques Malone - Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga, September 30, 2026
4. Christa Gail Pike - Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga, September 30, 2026

9th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 9th Circ. Judges Doubt X's Claims Against Anti-Hate Group, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), October 1, 2026
2. Ariz. Land Swap Survives Despite 11-Judge 9th Circ. Dissent, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), September 30, 2026

1. AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY, ET AL. V. MEYER, ET AL., September 30, 2026
2. BAKER RANCHES, INC., ET AL. V. BURGUM, ET AL., September 30, 2026

ALSO OF NOTE

Illinois Appelate Opinion

1. People v. Watson, September 30, 2026
2. People v. Duncan, September 30, 2026
3. In re J.M., September 30, 2026
4. Bronstein v. Latin School of Chicago, September 30, 2026
5. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co v. Stone Development Group, September 30, 2026
6. People v. Simon, September 30, 2026
7. Jacobs v. Meda Source Staffing Agency, September 30, 2026
8. Caldwell v. Illinois Central RailRoad Co., September 30, 2026
9. People v. Pratt, September 30, 2026
10. Brown v. Jones, September 30, 2026
11. People v. Parks, September 30, 2026
12. Thirteen RF, Inc. v. Illinois Department of Employment Security, September 30, 2026
13. People v. Salazar, September 30, 2026
14. People v. Green, September 30, 2026
15. People v. Hudson, September 30, 2026
16. People v. Glinsey, September 30, 2026
17. Presidental Dental Associates v. 560 W. Washington, LLC, September 30, 2026
18. People v. Shapiama, September 30, 2026
19. People v. Triplett, September 30, 2026
20. Deberry v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, September 30, 2026
21. People v. Arnold, September 30, 2026
22. People v. Cardona, September 30, 2026
23. Accelerated Inventory Management v. Hernandez, September 30, 2026
24. People v. Jones-El, September 30, 2026
25. People v. McAtee, September 30, 2026
26. Wong v. May May Gourmet Food, September 30, 2026
27. People v. Aloisio, September 30, 2026
28. Peulic v. Victor Condominiums, September 30, 2026
29. People v. White, September 30, 2026
30. Bjork v. Lewicki, September 30, 2026
31. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, September 30, 2026
32. Smart Mortgage Centers, Inc. v. Noe, September 30, 2026

1. FinalOpinion in case# 26-1946 Ernest Payton v Union Pacific Railroad Company (cv) {Easterbrook} [uploaded: 09/30/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, September 30, 2026
2. People v. Watson, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
3. People v. Duncan, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
4. In re J.M., Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
5. Bronstein v. Latin School of Chicago, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
6. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co v. Stone Development Group, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
7. People v. Simon, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
8. Jacobs v. Meda Source Staffing Agency, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
9. Caldwell v. Illinois Central RailRoad Co., Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
10. People v. Pratt, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
11. Brown v. Jones, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
12. People v. Parks, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
13. Thirteen RF, Inc. v. Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
14. People v. Salazar, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
15. People v. Green, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
16. People v. Hudson, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
17. People v. Glinsey, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
18. Presidental Dental Associates v. 560 W. Washington, LLC, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
19. People v. Shapiama, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
20. People v. Triplett, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
21. Deberry v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
22. People v. Arnold, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
23. People v. Cardona, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
24. Accelerated Inventory Management v. Hernandez, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
25. People v. Jones-El, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
26. People v. McAtee, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
27. Wong v. May May Gourmet Food, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
28. People v. Aloisio, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
29. Peulic v. Victor Condominiums, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
30. People v. White, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
31. Bjork v. Lewicki, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
32. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
33. Smart Mortgage Centers, Inc. v. Noe, Illinois Appellate Court, September 30, 2026
34. Access To Justice Commission Seeks Nominations for Colman and Kilbride Awards, Illinois Court Press Releases, September 30, 2026