appeals court
noun
law
: any one of 13 courts in the U.S. below the Supreme Court
the 9th/Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Abbott is contesting that verdict and the Missouri appeals court’s decision.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
In February 2025, a state appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict, ruling that Missouri’s laws requiring companies to warn of dangers are not preempted by federal law.
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Sarah J. Morath,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
In a federal appeals court, Kalshi prevailed, allowing prediction markets to operate in New Jersey.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But an appeals court effectively overruled that decision in an opinion written by current Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor.
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Matt Baker,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
In February 2025, a state appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict, ruling that Missouri’s laws requiring companies to warn of dangers are not preempted by federal law.
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Sarah J. Morath,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
In a federal appeals court, Kalshi prevailed, allowing prediction markets to operate in New Jersey.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But an appeals court effectively overruled that decision in an opinion written by current Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor.
—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“Appeals court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appeals%20court. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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