United States

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 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.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Disability Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in a disability claim case involving Luis Peña Garcia. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision that medical cannabis is not a covered treatment under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to its Schedule I classification under federal law.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's state of mind, potentially impacting his defense.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage to Reidy Contracting Group LLC. The court found Reidy to be an additional insured and that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and thus construed against Mt. Hawley.

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 to aid foreign litigation. The court disagreed with Akin Gump's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's summary judgment in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of the false copyright management information claim but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on specific factual issues.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, ruling that Mar-Can is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in withdrawal liability under ERISA. The court interpreted a key provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Rafael Martinez v. Wal-Mart Inc - Discovery Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order addressing discovery disputes in Rafael Martinez v. Wal-Mart Inc. The court ruled on motions to compel and a motion for a protective order related to document production and deposition notices.

Elizabth B. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Benefits Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington affirmed the Commissioner of Social Security's decision to deny disability income benefits. The court found no harmful legal error in the Administrative Law Judge's evaluation of medical opinions or the claimant's testimony. The appeal was denied, and the Commissioner's decision was granted.

Stevenson v. Employment Security Dept. - Order of Remand

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order remanding the case of Stevenson v. Employment Security Dept. to Spokane County Superior Court. The court found that the plaintiff, Sharon L. Stevenson, improperly removed the case from state court to federal court, as the right to remove is limited to defendants.