Federal Courts

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Application Case

The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license application process. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK Art LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 in aid of foreign litigation. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, even though the documents might not be directly discoverable from the client abroad.

Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis-infused edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing federal law.

Suhr v. Woflow Inc. - Class Action Complaint

A class action complaint has been filed against Woflow Inc. by Jenni Suhr in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified as Case Number 3:26-cv-02161, was filed on March 12, 2026, and concerns alleged contract violations.

Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The initial filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

Pflaumer et al v. ACE Hardware Corporation - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Pflaumer et al v. ACE Hardware Corporation, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-02151, was filed on March 12, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The initial filings include the complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

v. Schwartz et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, 3:26-cv-02092, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 11, 2026. The case involves a complaint filed by Marshall Abraham Wexler against 'v. Schwartz et al' and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.