Federal Courts

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of a key ERISA provision regarding the calculation of withdrawal liability when an employer changes pension plans due to union representation changes.

US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's sentence of 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release for William Jimenez, who pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mandatory mental health counseling.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty 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. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Lanesborough v. Nextres, LLC - Arbitration Award Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a district court's decision regarding an arbitration award between Lanesborough 2000, LLC and Nextres, LLC. The court affirmed in part the partial confirmation of the award and the award of prejudgment interest, but vacated in part the injunction of a state-court proceeding due to potential conflict with the Anti-Injunction Act.

Reidy Contracting Group LLC v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Company - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision holding that Reidy Contracting Group LLC was an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's policy. The court found that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.

Broadcast Music v. North American Concert Promoters - Antitrust

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision in Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association, finding the imposed licensing rates and revenue base definition unreasonable. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, impacting how music licensing fees are determined for concert promoters.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a lower court decision concerning CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not violate the Fair Housing Act regarding disparate impact claims, but did violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Pinilla Perez v. Bondi - Immigration Law

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted a petition challenging the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings. The court found the BIA provided insufficient reasons for denying equitable tolling of the 90-day filing deadline.

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 companies challenged NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the ALJ's appointment was invalid due to a non-quorum NLRB and unconstitutional protections against presidential removal. The appellate court found the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate irreparable harm.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel 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.