Federal Courts

United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

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

US v. Cardenas - Second Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's defense of lack of criminal intent. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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.

Second Circuit Affirms Judicial Immunity in Concealed Carry License Case

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 reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such 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 sought by Care One LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed. 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 in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. 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 discoverable from the client abroad.

Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions, impacting how pension funds calculate withdrawal obligations.

Peña Garcia v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Workers' Comp

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding a Department of Labor decision that denied reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court cited the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default

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 for defaulted sovereign bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York's COVID-era tolling provisions and that collateral estoppel does not bar all claims.

Estate of Ian David Lockhart v. Sheriff James Van Beek - Lawsuit Dismissal Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed by the estate of an inmate who died by suicide. The lawsuit names the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and a behavioral health provider as defendants. The court's order allows the case to proceed.