Courts & Litigation

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that Mar-Can Transportation Company is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund. The decision interprets an ERISA provision regarding asset and liability transfers when employees switch unions.

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 its affiliates to halt unfair labor practice proceedings before the NLRB. The court found that Care One failed to demonstrate irreparable harm, despite raising constitutional challenges to the ALJ's appointment and protection.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Appeal

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. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Austin v. State - Home Invasion Conviction Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Nevada affirmed a conviction for home invasion, ruling that an attached garage is considered part of a "dwelling" under state law. The court found sufficient evidence that the appellant forcibly entered an attached garage without permission, constituting home invasion.

Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular - Opinion Amendment

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to amend its opinion in case 23-1705, Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular. The amendments correct minor typographical errors in quoted language and word usage on specific pages of the opinion.

US v. Jacob Parlin - Drug Conviction Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the drug conviction of Jacob Parlin. Parlin appealed his conviction for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, arguing the trial court erred in admitting certain testimony and that the evidence was insufficient to prove intent to distribute. The court found no error.

Simply Retail Inc. v. Levine et al - Trade Secrets Litigation

A new civil case, Simply Retail Inc. v. Levine et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-02131, is based on the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016. The initial filings include the complaint, a certificate of interested entities, and proposed summons.

K.S. v. US Government - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, K.S. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the U.S. Government and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with a filing fee of $405.

Rettick v. VTA - Employment Discrimination Case

A new civil case, Rettick v. VTA, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves allegations of employment discrimination under federal question jurisdiction, specifically related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Jane GA Roe against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Darrell Smith.