2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

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 edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing the Controlled Substances Act.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Court Opinion on 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 upheld judicial immunity for state judges reviewing license applications and found federal jurisdiction lacking for injunctive and declaratory relief claims.

US v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals 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.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO, remanding the case of GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals regarding the interpretation of a no-fault insurance eligibility regulation concerning patient referrals.

Safdieh v. Comm’r - Tax Penalties for Foreign Business Reporting

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of foreign businesses under I.R.C. § 6038(b). This decision allows the IRS to collect the $50,000 in penalties assessed against Joseph Safdieh.

US v. Jimenez - Ammunition Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against William Jimenez, who was sentenced to 105 months imprisonment for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Broadcast Music v. North American Concert Promoters - Antitrust Licensing Fees

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees between Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and 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.

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 ruling concerning CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials under the Fair Housing Act, but also found CoreLogic violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing SBK to seek documents and deposition testimony from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in European proceedings.

US v. Cardenas - Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

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, as he believed he was assisting a Colombian National Police operation. The case is remanded for further proceedings.