2ND-CIRCUIT

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees between Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.

CFHC v. CoreLogic - Housing Discrimination Case Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in CFHC v. CoreLogic, vacating in part, affirming in part, and reversing in part the lower court's decision. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials under the Fair Housing Act, but also disagreed with the district court's exclusion of certain defendants. The court also addressed a Fair Credit Reporting Act claim.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing SBK to seek documents and testimony from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in European proceedings.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

The Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine against Jey James Roldan Cardenas, a Colombian police officer. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that Mar-Can Transportation Company is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions and pension plans.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion on NLRB Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and its affiliates. The healthcare facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ's appointment was invalid due to a lack of quorum. The court found that even if the appointment were invalid, the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum Appeal Denied and Remanded

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan's asylum appeal. The court granted the petition in part, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine Sufiyan's eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal, absent the material support bar. The petition for review of the Convention Against Torture claim was denied.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York City Police Officers were entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court held that arguable probable cause existed to arrest the plaintiff, Guo Hua Jin, for assault.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for Detective Michael Friedman in Sacaza v. City of New York. The court found that arguable probable cause existed for the arrest and charges, entitling the detective to qualified immunity on federal claims. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and remanded a case involving GEICO's denial of no-fault insurance benefits. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals regarding the interpretation of a specific eligibility regulation concerning professional misconduct.