Federal Courts

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.

Mathews v. Elite Nurses Management LLC - Class Action Settlement

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted preliminary approval for a class action settlement in Mathews v. Elite Nurses Management LLC. The case involves allegations of unpaid overtime wages for hourly employees. The court also approved the unopposed motion for attorney fees.

US v. Concepcion - Cocaine Possession Intent to Distribute Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The court ruled that the district court did not err in refusing to instruct the jury on the lesser-included offense of simple possession, finding no rational jury could dispute the intent to distribute.

A. v. Salesforce, Inc. - Civil Case

A new civil case, A. v. Salesforce, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 20, 2026. The case number is 3:26-cv-01531-LB. Recent filings include a notice of related cases and consent/declination to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit 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) dismissal, considering only the complaint's allegations. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failure to report control of foreign businesses. The court vacated the Tax Court's summary judgment for the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, and remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Felony Ammo Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment for felony ammunition possession. The court upheld the imposition of special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mandatory mental health counseling.

Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company - Insurance Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment in an insurance dispute between Reidy Contracting Group and Mt. Hawley Insurance Company. The court held that Reidy was an additional insured and that Mt. Hawley's Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and should be construed against Mt. Hawley.

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

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for 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.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare and Due Process Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case brought by fourteen children challenging New York's child certification scheme. The court found the plaintiffs have standing to sue, asserting violations of their due process rights to family integrity and freedom from harm.