Federal Courts

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, and CAT Denial Affirmed in Part

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a decision affirming the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT relief for Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan. The court granted the petition in part, remanding to the BIA to determine eligibility for asylum and withholding absent the material support bar.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

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

Sacaza v. City of New York - False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for NYPD Detective Michael Friedman in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court remanded the case after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct not involving the ceding of control to an unlicensed party.

Bugliotti v. Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by bondholders against the Republic of Argentina concerning defaulted sovereign bonds. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal for Failure to State a Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, considering only the complaint's allegations.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision that medical cannabis is not a covered treatment under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to its federal Schedule I classification.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity lawsuits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims against them in this context.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Decision on Foreign Business Reporting Penalties

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failing to report control of foreign businesses. The court vacated the Tax Court's summary judgment for the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, who faced a $50,000 penalty.