2nd Circuit Court of Appeals

Bondholders v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and vacated a lower court's decision in a case where bondholders sued the Republic of Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue, remanding the case for further proceedings.

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 certified question answered by the New York Court of Appeals, which clarified that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct not amounting to ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that the detective had arguable probable cause, granting him qualified immunity on federal claims.

US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment for felony ammunition possession. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

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

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.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities challenged NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed due to a lack of NLRB quorum. The appellate court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the lower court's decision.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Payment Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a bondholder lawsuit against the Republic of Argentina. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims for over $35 million in defaulted principal payments are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

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.

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.