2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction

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 defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and its affiliates. The court found that while the merits of the ultra vires claims regarding NLRB appointments and ALJ removal protections were not decided, the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate irreparable harm necessary for injunctive relief.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that reduced Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the transfer of assets and liabilities when employees switch unions, impacting how withdrawal obligations are calculated for multiemployer pension plans.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming that state judges have absolute judicial immunity for decisions on firearms license applications. The court also held that Article III's case-or-controversy requirement bars federal claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against judges in their official capacities regarding these decisions.

US v. Cardenas - Second Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

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 crucial to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals 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.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed and protected from removal. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Mar-Can Transport vs 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 its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch union representation.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failure to report foreign business control under IRC § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, overturning a Tax Court decision. This ruling impacts how the IRS collects such penalties.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case brought by foster children against New York officials. The court found that the plaintiffs have standing to challenge the state's certification scheme for relative foster parents and adoption, reversing the district court's ruling on standing.