Federal Courts

US v. Cardenas - Second Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence crucial to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case brought by foster children against New York officials. The court found that the plaintiffs have standing to challenge the state's certification scheme for relative foster parents and adoption, reversing the district court's ruling on standing.

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.

Petillo v. US - Prison Condition Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Case Number 5:26-cv-01950-VKD, titled Petillo v. US. The case involves a federal question related to prisoner conditions and was filed on March 6, 2026.

Conant v Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited - Civil Case

A new civil case, Conant v Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court and is based on diversity jurisdiction.

Uriarte v. BMO Bank, N.A - Real Property Case

A new civil case, Uriarte v. BMO Bank, N.A., was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves real property and includes an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order to enjoin a sale scheduled for March 12, 2026.

A.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, identified as A.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-01982. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and motions regarding plaintiff anonymity and proceeding before a US Magistrate Judge.

ASADI v. US Dept of Education - Federal Question Mandamus

A new civil case, ASADI v. US Dept of Education, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Federal Question and seeks a Mandamus. The initial filings include a complaint and a proposed scheduling order.

Mazor v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company - ERISA Labor Law

A new civil case, Mazor v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case concerns labor law under ERISA and was filed by Eli Mazor against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

A.C. v. United States of America - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, A.C. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-01983. Initial filings include a complaint, proposed summons, a motion to maintain anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.