Federal Courts

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state court judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity lawsuits for their decisions on license applications and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims under Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for concert promoters. The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion on 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 its affiliates. The healthcare companies challenged NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was unlawfully appointed. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus denying the injunction.

B.B. v. Hochul - Minors' Rights to Family Integrity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in B.B. v. Hochul that minors have standing to sue New York over its child certification scheme, which denies relatives foster care placements based on criminal history or abuse reports. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part, remanding for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of "unfunded vested benefits" when an employer transitions between multiemployer pension plans due to union representation changes.

Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. - Order Granting Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of John Michael Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. The court reviewed the case and found in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claims.

Attia v. Oura Ring - Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony

In the Attia v. Oura Ring case, a motion has been filed to exclude expert testimony. This filing is part of ongoing litigation and does not represent a new regulatory action or change in law.

Doe, Roe v. Schwalb - Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to set aside a clerk's entry of default in the adversary proceeding Doe, Roe v. Schwalb. The court cited public policy favoring trials on the merits but found that expediency and justice weighed against setting aside the default in this instance.

Ibragimov v. Edlow et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Ibragimov v. Edlow et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 7, 2026. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names the U.S. Government as a defendant. The initial filing is a complaint.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a lower court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, children denied relative foster care placements due to criminal history or child abuse reports, have standing to sue. The ruling partially remands the case for further proceedings regarding their due process claims.