Circuit Court Opinions News Sample

2nd CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Cognitive Dissonance: State and Federal Enforcers’ Case Against Brain Health Dietary Supplement Due For Oral Arguments at the Second Circuit, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 23, 2026
2. What the Supreme Court did in the tariffs case, Court Blog: 2nd Circuit Civil Right Blog, February 22, 2026
3. Getty Wants 2nd Circ. To Rehear $100M Investor Dispute, Law360: Appellate (2nd Circuit), February 20, 2026
4. The Supreme Court (Again) Takes Up SEC Disgorgement Powers, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
5. The Year in Bankruptcy: 2025, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
6. Southern District Of New York Dismisses Securities Act Claims Against Mobile Content Company For Lack Of Statutory Standing And For Failure To Adequately Allege Misrepresentations, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
7. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Denies Chapter 15 Recognition of Maltese Liquidation Absent Evidence of Meaningful Activities Supporting Finding of COMI or Establishment in Malta, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
8. Settlement Stalled Yet Again: Second Circuit Affirms Denial Of Consent Decree To Resolve Decades‑Long Race Discrimination Lawsuit, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
9. SDNY Addresses Privilege and Work Product Implications of Using Unsecured Public AI Tools, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
10. New York Bankruptcy Court Denies Motion to Terminate Chapter 15 Recognition and Dismiss Chapter 15 Case, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
11. Gateway Project Litigation Latest Salvo in Struggle over Federal Grants, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
12. OCC Mortgage Escrow Rules Add Fuel To Preemption Debate, 2nd Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
13. Title VII retaliation fails on summary judgment, Court Blog: 2nd Circuit Civil Right Blog, February 20, 2026

4th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Extradition: the US perspective, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 23, 2026
2. Prediction Markets at a Crossroads: The Continued Jurisdictional Battle Over Event Contracts, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 23, 2026
3. Expanding the US Transmission Grid: Permitting, Siting, and Land Rights Challenges, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 23, 2026
4. "That is textbook fraud"—Fourth Circuit Upholds Criminal False Claims Act Conviction, Underscoring Overbilling Red Flags for Federal Contractors, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 22, 2026
5. Fourth Circuit Announces Legal Framework for Pre-Discovery Motions to Deny Class Certification, 4th Circuit: Lexology, February 22, 2026
6. 4th Circ. Backs $1.1M Roof Verdict Against Church Insurer, Law360: Appellate (4th Circuit), February 20, 2026

6th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. Prediction Markets at a Crossroads: The Continued Jurisdictional Battle Over Event Contracts, 6th Circuit: Lexology, February 23, 2026
2. Court Decision Provides Guidance on Preserving Privilege in Cyber Incident Response, 6th Circuit: Lexology, February 23, 2026
3. Split 6th Circ. Denies Trooper's Quest For Qualified Immunity, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), February 20, 2026
4. 6th Circ. Chief Judge To Take Senior Status, Law360: Appellate (6th Circuit), February 20, 2026

1. Elizabeth Ferguson v. MetLife Investors USA Ins. Co. - Eastern District of Michigan at Detroit, February 20, 2026
2. Vella Crawford v. Magna Seating of America, Inc. - Eastern District of Michigan at Detroit, February 20, 2026
3. Alison Reedy v. Huron School District - Eastern District of Michigan at Detroit, February 20, 2026
4. Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. v. Dematic Corp. - Eastern District of Kentucky at Covington, February 20, 2026

8th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. DOJ Curbs Criminal Prosecutions for Motor Vehicle Tampering but Noncompliance Remains a Costly Proposition, 8th Circuit: Lexology, February 21, 2026

11th CIRCUIT

Commentary

1. 11th Circ. Cites Rape Definition In Stopping Man's Deportation, Law360: Appellate (11thCircuit), February 20, 2026
2. A Wider Lens on Summary Judgment: What the Eleventh Circuit's Decision in Ismael v. Roundtree Means for Employers, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
3. Pennsylvania District Court Applies "Hypothetical Test" in Determining that Patent License Agreement Is Assignable in Bankruptcy, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
4. The Year in Bankruptcy: 2025, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
5. Eleventh Circuit Says Settlement Approval Requirement Only Bars Enforcement of FLSA Releases, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026
6. Rare disease round-up: FDA efforts to advance treatments, 11th Circuit: Lexology, February 20, 2026

1. USA v. Joan Estadella, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Published), February 20, 2026
2. Jimmy Davis, Jr. v. Commissioner, Alabama DOC, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Published), February 20, 2026
3. Juliette Moon v. Sony/ATV Music Publishing, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
4. Roy Mosley v. Warden, FCC Coleman - Low, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
5. Surgret Urania Doss v. Gregory P. Holder, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
6. Waseem Daker v. Hays SP Warden, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
7. Alex Martinez v. USA, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
8. Junior D. Simon v. Nissim Korkus, et al, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
9. Maria Navarro Martin v. State of Florida, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
10. Preston Lewis v. Aldi Inc., U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
11. USA v. Andrew Wilkinson, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
12. USA v. Daniel Ochoa, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
13. USA v. Darryl King, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026
14. USA v. Mario Martinez Williams, U.S. 11th Circuit Court Opinions (Unpublished), February 20, 2026

ALSO OF NOTE

Illinois Appelate Opinion

1. Fitzthum v. Rice, February 20, 2026
2. In re P.D., February 20, 2026
3. People v. Gabrys, February 20, 2026
4. In re S.B., February 20, 2026
5. People v. Ashford, February 20, 2026

1. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1616 USA v Valentino Colic (cr) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/20/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 20, 2026
2. FinalOpinion in case# 24-2388 USA v Marlon Barksdale (cr) {Kirsch} [uploaded: 02/20/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 20, 2026
3. FinalOpinion in case# 24-2168 USA v Ryan Clark (cr) {Kirsch} [uploaded: 02/20/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 20, 2026
4. FinalOpinion in case# 24-1788 USA v Stephon Demus (cr) {Kirsch} [uploaded: 02/20/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 20, 2026
5. Fitzthum v. Rice, Illinois Appellate Court, February 20, 2026
6. In re P.D., Illinois Appellate Court, February 20, 2026
7. People v. Gabrys, Illinois Appellate Court, February 20, 2026
8. In re S.B., Illinois Appellate Court, February 20, 2026
9. NonprecedentialDisposition in case# 25-1574 Eric Smith v Daniel P. Driscoll (cv) {PerCuriam} [uploaded: 02/20/2026], U.S. 7th Circuit Court Opinions, February 20, 2026
10. People v. Ashford, Illinois Appellate Court, February 20, 2026
11. Supreme Court Rules Committee to Hold Public Hearing on April 9, Illinois Court Press Releases, February 20, 2026