Circuit Court Opinions News Sample

2nd CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 2nd Circ. Orders Royalty Redo In Music Licensing Case, Law360: Appellate (2nd Circuit), February 24, 2026
2. 2nd Circ. Axes Diagnostic Test Fraud Suit Against Siemens, Law360: Appellate (2nd Circuit), February 24, 2026
3. New York Court of Appeals finds search may have violated Fourth Amendment, Court Blog: 2nd Circuit Civil Right Blog, February 24, 2026

5th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 10th, 5th Circ. Stalwarts Step Back From Bench, Law360: Appellate (5th Circuit), February 25, 2026
2. Chamber Pushes 5th Circ To Keep FTC Merger Overhaul Nixed, Law360: Appellate (5th Circuit), February 24, 2026

7th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 7th Circ. Questions Keeping 5 NEC Suits In Federal MDL, Law360: Appellate (7th Circuit), February 25, 2026
2. Ill. Café Urges 7th Circ. To Revive Licensing Bias Suit, Law360: Appellate (7th Circuit), February 25, 2026

1. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-2689 Jordan Talley-Smith v Mission Lane, LLC (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], February 24, 2026
2. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1485 Stepan Sereda v Nomad Freight, Inc. (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], February 24, 2026
3. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1115 Keyona Campbell v Edward-Elmhurst Health (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], February 24, 2026
4. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 24-3158 Robert Hall v Amy Wykes (pr) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], February 24, 2026
5. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1100 Johnnie Russell v Ryan Comstock (pr) {Rovner} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], February 24, 2026
6. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1100 Johnnie Russell v Ryan Comstock (pr) {Hamiltonconcurs} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], February 24, 2026

9th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 9th Circ. Grants Atty Fee Appeal In Eye Drop Pricing Suit, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), February 25, 2026
2. DJI Asks 9th Circ. To Strike Down FCC 'Covered List' Ruling, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), February 25, 2026
3. Courts Expand ECPA Wiretapping Liability Through Crime-Tort Exception, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 24, 2026
4. White House Hosts Third Meeting Between Banking and Crypto Stakeholders, SEC Discusses Innovation Exemption and Stablecoins, and CFTC Files Prediction Markets Amicus Brief, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 24, 2026

1. STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ET AL., February 24, 2026
2. LA INTERNATIONAL CORP., ET AL. V. PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., ET AL., February 24, 2026
3. LA INTERNATIONAL CORP., ET AL. V. PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., ET AL., February 24, 2026
4. LA INTERNATIONAL CORP., ET AL. V. PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., ET AL., February 24, 2026
5. USA V. MOTLEY, February 24, 2026
6. WELLS, ET AL. V. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, February 24, 2026

11th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Cuba property trafficking law a “poison pill” for companies: US government, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 25, 2026
2. When a Complaint Misses the Mark: Shotgun Pleading’ Prompts Dismissal Without Prejudice, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 25, 2026
3. 11th Circ. Notes Lack Of Info On Why Gun Fired In $2.3M Case, Law360: Appellate (11thCircuit), February 24, 2026
4. 11th Circ. Clears Path For CFPB's Clean-Energy Loan Rule, Law360: Appellate (11thCircuit), February 24, 2026

1. Alturo Pasco v. Commissioner, Georgia Department of Corrections, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
2. Harry Goldsboro, II v. Wayne Ivey, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
3. Robert J. Trease v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
4. Ari Teman v. USA, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
5. Edward Rutland v. LDS Properties, Inc., U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
6. Roberto Hernandez v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
7. Samuel Valerio-Estrada v. U.S. Attorney General, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
8. USA v. Olivier Alexandre, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026
9. USA v. Terrance Edwards, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 24, 2026

ALSO OF NOTE

Illinois Appelate Opinion

1. In re Marriage of Kelly, February 24, 2026
2. Lenard v. Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, February 24, 2026
3. People v. Ryan, February 24, 2026
4. People v. Davis, February 24, 2026
5. People v. Macias, February 24, 2026
6. Larry v. McKelvy, February 24, 2026
7. Brown v. State Officers Electoral Board, February 24, 2026
8. People v. Aldridge, February 24, 2026
9. People v. Roberson, February 24, 2026
10. People v. Villaneda, February 24, 2026
11. Jefferson v. Chicago Housing Authority, February 24, 2026

1. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-2689 Jordan Talley-Smith v Mission Lane, LLC (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 24, 2026
2. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1485 Stepan Sereda v Nomad Freight, Inc. (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 24, 2026
3. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1115 Keyona Campbell v Edward-Elmhurst Health (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 24, 2026
4. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 24-3158 Robert Hall v Amy Wykes (pr) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 24, 2026
5. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1100 Johnnie Russell v Ryan Comstock (pr) {Rovner} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 24, 2026
6. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1100 Johnnie Russell v Ryan Comstock (pr) {Hamiltonconcurs} [uploaded: 02/24/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 24, 2026
7. In re Marriage of Kelly, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
8. Lenard v. Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
9. People v. Ryan, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
10. People v. Davis, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
11. People v. Macias, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
12. Larry v. McKelvy, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
13. Brown v. State Officers Electoral Board, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
14. People v. Aldridge, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
15. People v. Roberson, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
16. People v. Villaneda, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026
17. Jefferson v. Chicago Housing Authority, Illinois Appellate Court, February 24, 2026