Courts & Litigation

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a lower court's decision, granting qualified immunity to NYPD officers in a false arrest claim. The court found arguable probable cause for the arrest, overturning the denial of summary judgment and emphasizing a case-by-case assessment for domestic violence reports.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

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 in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 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 - Concealed Carry License Application Case

The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license application process. The court held that state judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity suits and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, CAT Appeal Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part and remanded a petition for review in Sufiyan v. Bondi. The court found that the Board of Immigration Appeals erred by not determining if the petitioner would be eligible for asylum or withholding of removal but for the material support bar, which prevents him from applying for a waiver. The petition for review of the CAT claim was denied.

Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order compelling arbitration in the case of Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack. The dispute involves a joint venture for a real estate project in Indiana.

J&R Paraiso LLC v. Erick Garcia - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's judgment against Erick Garcia in a case involving a promissory note and business sale. The court upheld the default judgment and dismissed Garcia's counterclaims.

Mario Quesada v. Compassion First Pet Hospitals - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a jury verdict of no cause found in favor of Compassion First Pet Hospitals and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in a case brought by Mario Quesada. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

6 Pomona Management LLC v Nelson Cross - Landlord-Tenant Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a lower court's judgment of possession for a landlord in a landlord-tenant dispute. The defendant appealed the decision based on unpaid rent and a broken refrigerator, but the court found no error in the original ruling.

Apache Auto Wreckers v. Ridgefield Park Zoning Board - Zoning Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a zoning dispute involving Apache Auto Wreckers, Inc. and the Village of Ridgefield Park Zoning Board. The court affirmed the trial court's order remanding the matter to the Board to re-open the hearing regarding the plaintiff's application.