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Monday, February 16, 2026
 
Vol. 21, No. 1325
 
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 1st CIRCUIT
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 2nd CIRCUIT
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 3rd CIRCUIT
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 4th CIRCUIT
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 5th CIRCUIT
Commentary
 6th CIRCUIT
Commentary
Opinions-6th Circuit
 7th CIRCUIT
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Opinions-7th Circuit
 8th CIRCUIT
Commentary
 9th CIRCUIT
Commentary
Opinions-9th Circuit
 11th CIRCUIT
Commentary
Opinions-11th Circuit
 FEDERAL CIRCUIT
Commentary
 ALSO OF NOTE
Illinois Appelate Opinion
Illinois Opinions
 

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1st CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Parties Seek Vacatur and Remand of 340B Rebate Pilot, Confirming Program Will Not Proceed on Existing Record, 1st Circuit: Lexology, February 13, 2026

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2nd CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Equitable Mootness: The Importance Of Seeking A Stay (In re 307 Assets), 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  2. FLSA Releases: When Employers Might Get the Benefit of Their Bargain, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  3. Bankman-Fried seeks retrial, claims DOJ intimidated defence witnesses, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  4. A Sirius shift: Fifth Circuit overrules the Tax Court in defining “limited partner” for self-employment tax purposes, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  5. 2025 Going Private Study: Sponsor-Led Buyouts, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  6. Cross-Border Strategy: O Canada — U.S. Companies Look North for Main Insolvency Proceedings, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  7. Licensing in USA, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  8. Licensing, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  9. ADR and the Future of Climate Change Disputes, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  10. Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split Concerning Definition of “Consumer” Under VPPA, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026

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3rd CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. 2026 Forecast: What’s Ahead in the Digital Sector, 3rd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  2. The Class Action Weekly Wire - Episode 135: Key Developments In TCPA Class Actions, 3rd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  3. True Sale or Secured Loan? Why the Choice Between New York and English Law Matters in Commodity Trade Finance, 3rd Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026

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4th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Attorneys General Support FERC Regional Transmission Planning Rule, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 16, 2026
  2. Speaking Sustainability - Legal & Regulatory Updates - January 2026, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 16, 2026
  3. 4th Circ. Gives Models 2nd Shot At Suit Over Stolen Photos, Law360: Appellate (4th Circuit), February 14, 2026
  4. Full 4th Circ. Asked To Rethink Visa Fraud Conviction, Law360: Appellate (4th Circuit), February 13, 2026

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5th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Federal court vacates FTC’s new HSR rules, 5th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  2. Fifth Circuit is the Latest Federal Appellate Court To Find ERISA Plan Arbitration Clause Unenforceable, 5th Circuit: Lexology, February 13, 2026

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6th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Full 6th Circ. Denies Rehearing In Mich. Police Shooting Suit, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), February 13, 2026
  2. Bisexual Worker Can't Revive Harassment Suit At 6th Circ., Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), February 13, 2026
Opinions-6th Circuit

  1. Eaton Corp. v. Angstrom Auto. Group, LLC - Northern District of Ohio at Cleveland, February 13, 2026
  2. United States v. Amanda Hovanec - Northern District of Ohio at Toledo, February 13, 2026
  3. U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Found. v. CDC - Western District of Michigan at Grand Rapids, February 13, 2026

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7th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. 7th Circ. Forces Mercedes 3G Obsolescence Suit Into Arb., Law360: Appellate (7th Circuit), February 14, 2026
  2. Fifth Circuit is the Latest Federal Appellate Court To Find ERISA Plan Arbitration Clause Unenforceable, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  3. You Use It, You Pay for It: TRP Brands Reinforces Landlord Rights, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  4. Court lifts nationwide injunction on Trump’s DEI orders, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  5. Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split Concerning Definition of “Consumer” Under VPPA, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  6. What can we do (legally!) about broken hearts in the workplace?, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  7. Trade Secret Quarterly - February 2026, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  8. Second Circuit Holds That the Hague Service Convention Prohibits Email Service on Mainland China-Based Defendants, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  9. Still No Certainty In Forum Selection for Derivative Litigation, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  10. Supreme Court Agrees to Resolve VPPA Circuit Split, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  11. IRPA claims accrue at first publication, not first discovery, 7th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  12. 7th Circ. Wary To Infer American Airlines Uniforms Were Toxic, Law360: Appellate (7th Circuit), February 13, 2026
Opinions-7th Circuit

  1. FinalOpinion in case# 23-3049 Latosha Bowlin v Board of Directors, Judah Christian School (cv) {Lee} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], February 13, 2026
  2. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-2100 L.C. Cain v Mark Rogers (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], February 13, 2026
  3. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1796 Justin Mahwikizi v Uber Technologies, Inc. (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], February 13, 2026
  4. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 24-2962 Arturo Solis v Steven Merendino (pr) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], February 13, 2026
  5. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1042 Jim Rose v Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (cv) {Lee} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], February 13, 2026

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8th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Iowa AG Urges 8th Circ. To Unblock Parts Of State PBM Law, Law360: Appellate (8th Circuit), February 13, 2026
  2. Minn. Tribe Member Can't Get 8th Circ. To Rehear Divorce Case, Law360: Appellate (8th Circuit), February 13, 2026

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9th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Speaking Sustainability - Legal & Regulatory Updates - January 2026, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 16, 2026
  2. 9th Circ. Nixes Chase Atty Fees In Wrongful Garnishment Suit, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), February 14, 2026
  3. Winter 2026 ESG Investing Quarterly Update, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  4. District Court Clears Path for DOL Release of Federal Contractors’ EEO-1 Data, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  5. OFCCP Poised to Produce Contractors’ EEO-1 Data Following Losses in Litigation, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  6. CFTC Chairman Outlines Regulatory Agenda for Prediction Markets and Cryptocurrency and SDNY Signals Focus on Prediction Markets Fraud, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  7. FLSA Releases: When Employers Might Get the Benefit of Their Bargain, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  8. Court reinstates TPS terminations for Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  9. South Carolina’s New Age-Appropriate Code Design Act Signed into Law with Immediate Effect, 9th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  10. Amazon Workers Ask 9th Circ. To Revive 401(k) Forfeiture Suit, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), February 13, 2026
Opinions-9th Circuit

  1. BATES V. PAKSERESHT, ET AL., February 13, 2026

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11th CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Oliver Twisted Again: After FDA’s Court Losses, Congress Approves FDA’s Standards on Orphan Drug Exclusivity, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  2. FLSA Releases: When Employers Might Get the Benefit of Their Bargain, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  3. 2026 Top-of-Mind Issues for Life Sciences Companies, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  4. False claims and qui tam enforcement trends, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 14, 2026
  5. CSX Wants Quick 11th Circ. Appeal In Workers' FMLA FIght, Law360: Appellate (11thCircuit), February 13, 2026
Opinions-11th Circuit

  1. Russell Johnson v. Tuskegee University, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  2. Stephen Davis v. Orange County, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  3. USA v. Jean Zamora Santona, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  4. Winston Calder v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Published), February 13, 2026
  5. Automotive Performance Technologies LLC v. The University of Memphis, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  6. Daniel DeWayne Conner v. Sean P. Costello, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  7. Donovan Schilling v. Michael Doherty, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  8. Stephen Lynch Murray v. Phil Archer, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  9. USA v. Gregory Gallagher, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  10. USA v. Jose Sanchez-Garcia, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  11. USA v. Michael Roman Black, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  12. USA v. Michael Roman Black, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026
  13. USA v. Michael Roman Black, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 13, 2026

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FEDERAL CIRCUIT

Commentary

  1. Senate Finance Committee Members Move to Eliminate “First Sale” Principle, Federal Circuit: Lexology, February 16, 2026

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ALSO OF NOTE

Illinois Appelate Opinion

  1. People v. Williams, February 13, 2026
  2. Boehm Electrical Contractors, LLC v. Edward Rose Development Co., February 13, 2026
  3. Ellis v. Henderson, February 13, 2026
  4. People v. Delong, February 13, 2026
  5. People v. Pettaway, February 13, 2026
  6. People v. Ault, February 13, 2026
  7. People v. Walker, February 13, 2026
  8. McGownd v. Illinois-American Water Company, February 13, 2026
  9. In re: K.G., February 13, 2026
Illinois Opinions

  1. FinalOpinion in case# 23-3049 Latosha Bowlin v Board of Directors, Judah Christian School (cv) {Lee} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 13, 2026
  2. People v. Williams, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  3. Boehm Electrical Contractors, LLC v. Edward Rose Development Co., Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  4. Ellis v. Henderson, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  5. People v. Delong, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  6. People v. Pettaway, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  7. People v. Ault, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  8. People v. Walker, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  9. McGownd v. Illinois-American Water Company, Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  10. In re: K.G., Illinois Appellate Court, February 13, 2026
  11. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-2100 L.C. Cain v Mark Rogers (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 13, 2026
  12. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1796 Justin Mahwikizi v Uber Technologies, Inc. (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 13, 2026
  13. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 24-2962 Arturo Solis v Steven Merendino (pr) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 13, 2026
  14. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1042 Jim Rose v Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (cv) {Lee} [uploaded: 02/13/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 13, 2026
  15. Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Thaddeus L. Wilson to First District Appellate Court, Illinois Court Press Releases, February 13, 2026

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