2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The 2nd 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 federal law.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Court Opinion on Judicial Immunity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals filed an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols on March 5, 2026. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against a New York State judge regarding firearms license applications, upholding judicial immunity and Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

US v. Aryeetey - Conviction and Sentence Appeal

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 regarding the admission of DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failure to report control of foreign businesses. The court vacated the Tax Court's order and remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Jimenez - Affirmation of Sentence for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 105-month sentence for William Jimenez, who pled guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the district court's imposition of special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, holding that New York City Police Officers are entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court found arguable probable cause existed for the arrest, overturning the denial of summary judgment.

Broadcast Music Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Assoc. - Antitrust

The 2nd 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 and remanded the case for further proceedings.

CFHC v. CoreLogic - Fair Housing Act and FCRA Disparate Impact Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a case involving the Fair Housing Act and FCRA, finding the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and reversed in part the district court's decision.

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 found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing limited discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in proceedings in the European Union and Malta.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

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 criminal intent, potentially impacting his defense. The case is remanded for further proceedings.