Circuit Court Opinions News Sample

1st CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Performance Management: Employer Strategies as PIPs Come under Scrutiny, 1st Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026

3rd CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Khalil Seeks Bove's 3rd Circ. Recusal Over Ex-DOJ Roles, Law360: Appellate (3rd Circuit), April 2, 2026
2. YA Global v. Commissioner: An Offshore Fund May Be Taxed in The U.S., 3rd Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026

5th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Federal Court Dismisses Crypto Developer’s Pre‑Enforcement Challenge Relating to His Crowdfunding Tool, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 2, 2026
2. 5th Circ. Panel Weighs BP Retirees' Pension Suit Win, Law360: Appellate (5th Circuit), April 1, 2026
3. Families of Boeing crash victims lose bid to revive 737 MAX case, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
4. Illinois Class Action Review 2026, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
5. Maryland District Court Rejects FCC “Prior Express Written Consent” Requirement Under TCPA, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
6. Talent, Culture and Human Capital Governance, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
7. Client Alert: Fifth Circuit Ruling Results in Return of Old HSR Act Reporting Form, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
8. TCPA Update: No Writing Required for “Prior Express Consent”, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
9. Following Fifth Circuit ruling, filing parties may use prior version of HSR form pending adjudication of the Expanded Form, 5th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026

7th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 7th Circ. Says Ill. BIPA Amendment Applies Retroactively, Law360: Appellate (7th Circuit), April 2, 2026
2. Illinois Supreme Court Holds That Preliminary and Postliminary Activities Must Be Paid, 7th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
3. Eleventh Circuit Upholds Florida’s Lab-Grown Meat Ban Against Preemption Challenge, 7th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
4. Illinois Class Action Review 2026, 7th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026

1. FinalOpinion in case# 25-2762 John Gregg v Central Transport LLC (cv) {Brennan} [uploaded: 04/01/2026], April 1, 2026
2. FinalOpinion in case# 25-2761 Brandon Willis v Universal Intermodal Services, Inc. (cv) {Brennan} [uploaded: 04/01/2026], April 1, 2026
3. FinalOpinion in case# 25-2185 Reginald Clay v Union Pacific Railroad Company (cv) {Brennan} [uploaded: 04/01/2026], April 1, 2026
4. FinalOpinion in case# 24-2320 Mohamed Muthana v Markwayne Mullin (cv) {Sykes} [uploaded: 04/01/2026], April 1, 2026

9th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 9th Circ. OKs Injunction On DHS Protest Conduct, With Limits, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), April 2, 2026
2. 9th Circ. Revives Aya Health Arbitrations In Nurses' Wage Suit, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), April 2, 2026
3. Update on Prediction Markets, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 2, 2026
4. 9th Circ. Nixes 3-Strikes Enhancement In Meth Conviction, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), April 1, 2026
5. 9th Circ. Says Judge Likely Overreached In No-Bond Ruling, Law360: Appellate (9th Circuit), April 1, 2026
6. Eleventh Circuit Upholds Florida’s Lab-Grown Meat Ban Against Preemption Challenge, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
7. Poured Out: Sixth Circuit Overturns NLRB Order, Signaling Cracks in Cemex, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
8. Hon. Gloria J. Sturman (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Las Vegas, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
9. No Copyright in Cardio: Ninth Circuit Rejects Protection for Tracy Anderson Exercise Routines, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
10. Illinois Class Action Review 2026, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
11. California Class Action Review 2026, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
12. Amazon v. Perplexity: Courts Weigh Authorization, Consent, and Agentic AI, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
13. Yes ATDS Claims Are Still Perfectly Dead in the Ninth Circuit Footprint, 9th Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026

1. ALFONSO VERDUZCO RUIZ V. PAMELA BONDI, April 1, 2026
2. LOS ANGELES PRESS CLUB, ET AL. V. NOEM, ET AL., April 1, 2026
3. O'DELL, ET AL. V. AYA HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., April 1, 2026

11th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 11th Circ. Backs Order To Fix Fla. System For Disabled Kids, Law360: Appellate (11thCircuit), April 1, 2026

1. David Bear v. Douglas Underhill, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
2. Gary Michael Hilton v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
3. Nicholas Birmingham v. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
4. USA v. Andre Twitty, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
5. Corey L. McClain v. Rapid Recovery Agency, Inc., U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
6. Markisha Cunningham v. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
7. Michael Henderson v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
8. Sean T. Wright v. 15th District Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
9. Shaquon Rashawn Johnson v. C. Neel, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
10. Thomas Kenyon McMeans v. Easterling CF Warden, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026
11. USA v. Joshua Williams, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), April 1, 2026

FEDERAL CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. New York Class Action Review 2026, Federal Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
2. PTAB to Rehear Ex Parte Baurin: Revisiting the Interplay of Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Patent Term Adjustment After Cellect and Allergan, Federal Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
3. It's About What You Know, Federal Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026
4. Patenting the Quantum Future - Practical Tips Based on PTAB Decisions, Federal Circuit: Lexology, April 1, 2026