2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming that state court judges have absolute judicial immunity for decisions on firearms license applications. The court also held that federal courts lack jurisdiction under Article III for such claims against judges in their official capacities.

CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Prop. Sols. - Housing Discrimination Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Prop. Sols. that the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing. The court affirmed CoreLogic did not violate the Fair Housing Act regarding disparate impact claims and reversed the district court's finding on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation.

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit 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 revenue base to be unreasonable, remanding the case for further proceedings.

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 the respondent law firm's argument that discovery should be denied if the documents are not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.

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

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

US v. Jimenez - Appeal of Sentencing Conditions and Imprisonment Term

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment against William Jimenez, who pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the imposition of special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling, and dismissed the challenge to his imprisonment term based on an appeal waiver.

McGucken v Shutterstock Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

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

Lanesborough v. Nextres - Arbitration Award Appeal Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on an appeal concerning an arbitration award between Lanesborough 2000, LLC and Nextres, LLC. The court affirmed the partial confirmation of the award and the award of prejudgment interest but vacated the injunction of a state-court foreclosure action, remanding for further consideration.

U.S. v. Cardenas - Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

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 state of mind, potentially impacting his defense.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Judgment Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court vacated the Tax Court's order granting summary judgment to the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, and remanded the case for further proceedings.