2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

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

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

B.B. v. Hochul - Minors' Rights to Family Integrity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul, finding that minors have standing to sue over New York's child certification scheme that allegedly violates their due process rights. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Appeal

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.

United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The US Court of Appeals for 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.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal for Failure to State a Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, considering only the complaint's allegations.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court found that GEICO could not deny no-fault benefits based on alleged professional misconduct, following a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Ruling

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

Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance - 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 to be an additional insured and that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and thus construed against Mt. Hawley.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of ERISA Section 1415(c) regarding the calculation of withdrawal liability when employees switch unions.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals filed an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, reaffirming that state judges have absolute judicial immunity when ruling on firearms license applications. The court also held that federal jurisdiction under Article III bars official-capacity claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against such judges.