Federal Courts

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 the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp. - Sovereign Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled that NJ Transit is not an arm of the State of New Jersey and therefore is not entitled to sovereign immunity. This decision resolves a conflict between state courts and clarifies the application of sovereign immunity to state-created entities.

Supreme Court: Substantial-Evidence Standard for Asylum Persecution Determinations

The Supreme Court ruled that courts of appeals must apply the substantial-evidence standard when reviewing the Board of Immigration Appeals' determination of whether undisputed facts constitute 'persecution' under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This decision clarifies the standard of review for asylum cases.

RTI Restoration Technologies Inc v. International Painters Pension Fund - Withdrawal Liability

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision barring a multi-employer pension fund from collecting withdrawal liability from successor companies. The court found the fund's delay in demanding payment was prejudicial, barring its claim under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act (MPPAA).

Nisbet v. Willowbrook Ford, Inc. - Age Discrimination and Retaliatory Discharge

The District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a memorandum opinion and order in Bennet Nisbet v. Willowbrook Ford, Inc. The court granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment concerning claims of age discrimination and retaliatory discharge. The case is docketed as 1:23-cv-14242.

Rios v. Guevara - Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law

This document is a plaintiff's memorandum of law filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff seeks a judgment as a matter of law against defendant Reynaldo Guevara on specific issues related to alleged assault and concealment of information from prosecutors.

Rios v. Guevara - Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law

Defendant Guevara has filed a Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law in the case of Rios v. Guevara, N.D. Illinois. The motion argues that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence for a jury to rule in his favor on several claims, including Fabrication of Confidential Informants and Malicious Prosecution.

Ninth Circuit: Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction Upheld Despite Lack of Corporate Authority

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld bankruptcy court jurisdiction in a case involving Parks Diversified, L.P., despite questions regarding corporate authority. The ruling clarifies jurisdictional boundaries in complex bankruptcy proceedings.

Ninth Circuit: Bankruptcy Petition Without Corporate Authority Not Jurisdictional

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a bankruptcy petition filed without proper corporate authority is not a jurisdictional defect. This decision clarifies the requirements for filing bankruptcy and impacts how courts handle such cases. The ruling addresses appeals related to bankruptcy proceedings involving Parks Diversified, L.P.

Parks Diversified, L.P. v. Forsythe - Bankruptcy Jurisdiction Appeal

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the bankruptcy case of In re: Parks Diversified, L.P. v. Forsythe. The appeal concerns issues of bankruptcy jurisdiction, corporate authority, and judicial efficiency. The court's decision addresses the scope of bankruptcy court powers and the procedural handling of complex corporate bankruptcies.