Federal Courts

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report foreign business control under I.R.C. § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, vacating a Tax Court order. This decision impacts how the IRS collects these specific penalties.

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.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic - Fair Housing Act and FCRA

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a lower court decision concerning claims against CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that while CoreLogic was not covered by the Fair Housing Act as initially argued, the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of disparate impact discrimination. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.

Safdieh v. Comm'r - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report foreign business control under I.R.C. § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, vacating a Tax Court order. This decision impacts how the IRS collects these specific penalties.

US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Imprisonment for Felony Conviction

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. Jimenez appealed the special conditions of his supervised release and his sentence, but the court found no abuse of discretion and that his appeal waiver barred his sentencing challenge.