Last Brand Inc. v. Deckers Outdoor Corporation - Antitrust
Last Brand, Inc. has filed a Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge in the case against Deckers Outdoor Corporation. The case, filed on February 20, 2026, is based on a Federal Question and is categorized as Anti-Trust.
Webb Jr. v. City of Campbell et al - Civil Rights Case
A civil rights case, Webb Jr. v. City of Campbell et al, was filed on March 8, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01991, is based on a Federal Question and falls under the Nature of Suit category for Civil Rights: Other. The initial filings include a complaint and proposed summons.
Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing marijuana's Schedule I status under federal law.
Mar-Can Transport vs. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of an ERISA provision concerning asset and liability transfers when an employer changes pension plans due to union representation changes.
B.B. v. Hochul - Child Foster Care Certification Rights
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, children removed from their parents, have standing to challenge New York's foster care certification scheme, which denied relatives certification due to criminal history or child abuse reports. The court remanded for further proceedings.
Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust
The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision in Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association, finding the imposed music 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.
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 dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on DMCA safe harbor issues.
Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance - Insurance Coverage Dispute
The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling that Reidy Contracting Group was an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's excess liability policy. The court held that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.
Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and its affiliates. The healthcare facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed. The appellate court found no irreparable harm, thus denying the injunction.
CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act and FCRA Case
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions, vacating in part, affirming in part, and reversing in part the district court's decision. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials under the Fair Housing Act, while also affirming a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Importation Conspiracy Conviction
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's defense of lack of criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.
SBK ART LLC v Akin Gump - 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 for use in foreign litigation. The court disagreed with Akin Gump's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.
US v. Jimenez - Sentencing Appeal Affirmation
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's sentencing of William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release. The court found that the challenged special conditions of supervised release were justified and that an appeal waiver barred challenges to the imprisonment term.
United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction
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.
Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.
Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Judgment Vacated
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Tax Court order that had granted summary judgment to Joseph Safdieh, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court found the Commissioner can collect these penalties through administrative assessment rather than needing to go to federal district court.
Franco v. Capital One Financial Corp. - Civil Rights Case
A new civil rights case, Franco v. Capital One Financial Corp., was filed on February 19, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim based on federal question jurisdiction and is categorized under Civil Rights: Other.
Avery v. El Paso County - Property Seizure Case
In Avery v. El Paso County, the District Court for Colorado modified a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss a property seizure case. The court adopted the findings of fact but sustained the plaintiffs' objection, allowing the case to proceed despite issues with timely service.
Colorado Federal Court Denies Motion to Amend Scheduling Order
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion by defendants Jacobs Solutions Inc. and related entities to amend the scheduling order. The court previously denied a motion to compel discovery responses that exceeded the limits set in the scheduling order.
Kemp v. Point Digital Finance, Inc. - Civil Filing
A new civil case, Kemp v. Point Digital Finance, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 8, 2026. The case number is 5:26-cv-01990 and involves a complaint filed by Michelle A. Kemp against Point Digital Finance, Inc.
Wexler v. UC Motion Docket Report
This document is a case docket report for a motion filed in the case of Wexler v. UC. It provides a record of filings and proceedings related to the motion. The report is generated by the US Courts' electronic filing system.
Smith v. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals - Habeas Corpus
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted habeas corpus relief to Tyler Smith, vacating his conviction for failure to register as a sex offender. The court found that Smith established actual innocence and that his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered due to erroneous information about his registration requirements.
Clark v. Blue Diamond Growers - Class Certification Denial
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a motion for class certification in Margo Clark v. Blue Diamond Growers. The plaintiff alleged deceptive marketing practices related to "Smokehouse® Almonds."
Steve Podkulski v. Tom Dart, et al. - Civil Rights Case
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted in part and denied in part the defendants' motion for summary judgment in the civil rights case Steve Podkulski v. Tom Dart, et al. The court's decision addresses claims related to prisoner housing and medical care.
Mendoza, Mulero v. City of Chicago - Wrongful Conviction Case
This court document details a ruling on a motion for a protective order concerning the deposition of former Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx. The case involves plaintiffs alleging wrongful convictions due to actions by the City of Chicago and its officials. The court granted in part and denied in part the motion to limit the deposition scope.
Presidential Proclamation on Countering Cartel Criminal Activity
President Trump issued a proclamation declaring the United States' commitment to dismantling cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation outlines a strategy involving coordinated efforts with allies to deny these organizations resources and territory, and to train partner nation militaries.
Taurus Bernard Dickerson v. Deputy Warden Stanford - Civil Rights Complaint
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order and recommendation regarding a civil rights complaint filed by inmate Taurus Bernard Dickerson. The court will allow claims of deliberate indifference to safety and retaliation to proceed, while recommending dismissal of other claims.
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 in aid of foreign litigation. The court disagreed with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's argument that discovery should be denied if documents are not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.
Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic - Fair Housing Act and FCRA
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a lower court decision concerning claims against CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that while CoreLogic was not covered by the Fair Housing Act as initially argued, the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of disparate impact discrimination. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties 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. This decision impacts how the IRS collects these specific penalties.
US 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.
Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state court judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity lawsuits for their decisions on license applications and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims under Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.
B.B. v. Hochul - Minors' Rights to Family Integrity
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in B.B. v. Hochul that minors have standing to sue New York over its child certification scheme, which denies relatives foster care placements based on criminal history or abuse reports. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part, remanding for further proceedings.
US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Felony Conviction
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. Jimenez's appeal challenging sentencing conditions and imprisonment term was denied.
Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability
The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of "unfunded vested benefits" when an employer transitions between multiemployer pension plans due to union representation changes.
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 concert promoters. The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable, remanding the case for further proceedings.
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, arguing the ALJ was unlawfully appointed. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus denying the injunction.
Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor. The court affirmed the denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis-infused edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing the Controlled Substances Act.
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 dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings.
Reidy Contracting Group vs. Mt. Hawley Insurance - Insurance Coverage Dispute
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's ruling that Reidy Contracting Group was an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's policy. The court held that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.
US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import 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 in excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's state of mind, potentially impacting his defense. The case is remanded for further proceedings.
Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. - Order Granting Summary Judgment
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of John Michael Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. The court reviewed the case and found in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claims.
Colorado Court of Appeals - Parental Responsibilities Case
The Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a parental responsibilities case, docket number 25CA1307. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's judgment regarding common law marriage, parental responsibilities, and child support, remanding the case for further proceedings.
Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The Illinois EPA announced seven Spring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events scheduled across the state from March to May 2026. These events offer residents a free and convenient opportunity to safely dispose of common household hazardous products. Pre-registration is required for all events.
DB Insurance Acquisition of South Bay - Consent Order
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued a consent order approving the indirect acquisition of South Bay Acceptance Corporation by DB Insurance Co., Ltd. The order outlines conditions for the acquisition and potential corrective actions.
SJC affirms Moscaritolo murder conviction, declines verdict reduction
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of Michael Moscaritolo. The court declined the defendant's request to reduce the verdict to a lesser degree of guilt, upholding the conviction following a review of the evidence and legal arguments.
Attia v. Oura Ring - Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony
In the Attia v. Oura Ring case, a motion has been filed to exclude expert testimony. This filing is part of ongoing litigation and does not represent a new regulatory action or change in law.
SEC Hosts Roundtable on Options Market Structure Reform
The SEC announced it will host a roundtable on April 16, 2026, to discuss listed options market structure. The event aims to foster dialogue on competition, customer experience, and growth opportunities in the options market. Public comments are being accepted.
SEC Investor Advisory Committee Meeting on Disclosure Reform and Tokenization
The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on March 12, 2026, to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential recommendation on the tokenization of equity securities. The meeting will be webcast and include panel discussions on these topics.
Doe, Roe v. Schwalb - Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding
The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to set aside a clerk's entry of default in the adversary proceeding Doe, Roe v. Schwalb. The court cited public policy favoring trials on the merits but found that expediency and justice weighed against setting aside the default in this instance.