United States

New Jersey Solar Transition Program Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a decision by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) regarding a solar energy project's certification. The court found that the BPU improperly denied a request for an extension to submit post-construction certification documents for a project registered in the Transition Incentive program.

New Jersey Solar Transition Case Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the Board of Public Utilities' denial of extension requests for solar energy projects under the Transition Incentive (TI) program. The court's decision impacts Ecological Systems, LLC and NJ Solar Power regarding their project timelines and eligibility.

H.T.H. v. B.B.W. - New Jersey Superior Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final restraining order and an award of attorney's fees in the case of H.T.H. v. B.B.W. The court found sufficient evidence to support the predicate act of assault and the need for the restraining order, as well as the reasonableness of the fee award.

S.S. v. Woodcliff Lake Board of Education - Appeal of HIB Policy Decision

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed in part and remanded in part a decision regarding the dismissal of a complaint. The case involved a student disciplined under the Board's Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) policy and the subsequent appeal process.

New Jersey Solar Transition Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a decision by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities denying extension requests for solar energy projects under the Transition Incentive program. The court's opinion is non-precedential.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision interprets an ambiguous ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

US v. Jiminez - Sentence Affirmation for Felony Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment against William Jimenez, upholding his 105-month sentence for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court found no abuse of discretion in the imposed special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit 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.

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 in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court held 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 client abroad.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 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 lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.