Federal Courts

United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

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

United States v. Cardenas - Cocaine Importation Conspiracy Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred by excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's intent, potentially impacting the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

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 facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed and protected. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the lower court's decision.

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 under 28 U.S.C. §1782 to aid foreign litigation. The court found 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 foreign client.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that reduced Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA, clarifying the calculation of withdrawal liability when employees switch unions and plans.

Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review, upholding the Department of Labor's decision that medical cannabis is not a reimbursable treatment under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to its Schedule I classification under the Controlled Substances Act. This ruling affects workers' compensation claims involving medical marijuana.

Bugliotti v. Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

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 over defaulted sovereign bonds. 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.

Rice v. Andrewjeski - Summary Judgment Order

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order granting the defendants' motion for summary judgment in the case of Rice v. Andrewjeski. The court addressed several motions, including the plaintiff's motions to effectuate service and suppress evidence.

Gratton v. UPS - Order on Motion for Partial Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted United Parcel Service's motion for partial judgment or to limit the scope of a new trial in the case of Gratton v. UPS. The court's order modifies the previous jury award of $39.6 million in emotional distress and $198 million in punitive damages.