Federal Courts

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a case involving the Connecticut Fair Housing Center and CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the lower court's decision regarding claims under the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such claims under 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 sought by Care One LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ's appointment was invalid due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

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 under 28 U.S.C. §1782 in aid of foreign litigation. The court held that the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP must produce documents and testimony for use in European proceedings, disagreeing with the firm's argument that such discovery should be limited to what is discoverable from their client abroad.

Mar-Can Transport vs Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of an ERISA provision concerning the transfer of assets and liabilities when an employer switches multiemployer pension plans.

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 denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis-infused edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing federal law classifying marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a bondholder suit against the Republic of Argentina. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York's COVID-era tolling provisions and that they now have authority under Argentine law to sue on defaulted sovereign bonds.

N. v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A new civil case, N. v. United States of America, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 4:26-cv-02036, involves a claim related to Civil Rights against the United States and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Ronald J. Desrochers v. Consumer Legal Group, P.C. - Default Judgment

The District of Colorado entered a default judgment against Consumer Legal Group, P.C. in the case of Ronald J. Desrochers v. Consumer Legal Group, P.C. The judgment follows allegations that the defendant misrepresented its debt resolution services and failed to apply client payments as agreed.

Colorado Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration

The District Court of Colorado denied a motion for reconsideration filed by plaintiff Mykhael Kuciapinski in civil action 1:24-cv-02181. The court cited Westfall certification law in its decision, denying the plaintiff's request for clarification and reconsideration of prior orders.