Federal Courts

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a district court decision concerning CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history, thus failing the disparate impact test under the Fair Housing Act. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

National Casualty Co. v. Ace American Insurance Co. - Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim

The US District Court for the District of Colorado denied National Casualty Company's motion to dismiss a counterclaim filed by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Capacity Insurance Corporation. The case involves an underlying class action lawsuit concerning an apartment complex in Denver.

Huggins v. Buchannan - Order Accepting Magistrate Judge's Recommendation

The District Court of Colorado accepted a Magistrate Judge's recommendation in Huggins v. Buchannan, denying the defendant's motion to dismiss. The court reviewed the recommendation without objection and found no clear error.

BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. - Motion to Dismiss

The District Court for the District of Colorado is considering a motion to dismiss filed by defendants XL Hybrids Inc. and Spruce Power Holding Corp. in the case BMZ USA Inc. v. XL Hybrids Inc. The court will rule on whether to dismiss the claims brought by plaintiff BMZ USA Inc. based on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

USA v. Jerome Brown - Rehearing Granted

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a petition for panel rehearing in the case of USA v. Jerome Brown. The court vacated its prior opinion and judgment from December 11, 2025, and will issue an amended opinion and re-enter judgment. Rehearing en banc was denied.

US v. Jerome Brown - Criminal Appeal

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in the case of US v. Jerome Brown. The court found that while the district judge improperly participated in plea negotiations, the defendant did not suffer prejudice sufficient to vacate his plea. The appeal concerned drug trafficking and firearm possession charges.

Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision in Massey v. Borough of Bergenfield, finding that the plaintiff may have been subject to unlawful discrimination. The court struck down New Jersey's 'Background Circumstances Rule' as incompatible with state and federal anti-discrimination laws, potentially impacting future employment discrimination cases in the state.

E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a petitioner seeking habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court ordered respondents to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing.

Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc., has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01501-AGT, was filed on February 20, 2026, under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing on March 7, 2026, involved a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of copyright management information claims but vacated the summary judgment on copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on specific factual issues.