# Epic Games convinced the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a prior decision that temporarily paused enforcement of a ruling.

*business · news · 2026-04-29 · 9to5Mac*

## Key points

- The Ninth Circuit reversed its previous stay, allowing enforcement of the order against Apple.
- The court found Apple failed to show the Supreme Court would likely hear or overturn the ruling.
- Apple did not demonstrate it would suffer irreparable harm from immediate remand proceedings.
- Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 41(d) requires showing a substantial question and good cause for a stay.

**Companies:** Apple, Epic Games
**Countries:** United States

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