Courts & Litigation

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The ruling interprets an ambiguous ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ's appointment was invalid due to a lack of quorum and unconstitutional removal protections. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Jeffrey L. v. Frank Bisignano - Social Security Benefits Appeal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an opinion reversing an Administrative Law Judge's denial of Social Security benefits for Plaintiff Jeffrey L. The court found the ALJ erred in evaluating the plaintiff's limitations and remanded the case for an award of benefits.

Nalakurthi v. Kancherla - Divorce and Protective Order Consolidation

The Texas Court of Appeals, 15th District, granted a motion to consolidate two appeals concerning a divorce decree and a protective order. Appeal number 15-25-00191-CV was dismissed, with proceedings to continue under appeal number 15-26-00020-CV.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Tax Exemption for Chemical Containers

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision that ChampionX, LLC is exempt from sales taxes on its purchases of chemical containers and associated services. The court found that the containers used for manufacturing and selling chemicals for the energy and water industries qualified for a statutory exemption.

Villasenor Hernandez et al v. City of Richmond et al - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Villasenor Hernandez et al v. City of Richmond et al, was filed on March 15, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of civil rights against the City of Richmond and two individuals. The filing fee was $405.

Perez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al - Immigration

A new civil case, Perez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al, was filed on March 15, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a defendant.

Pampena v. Musk - Proposed Jury Instructions

Elon Musk has submitted proposed jury instructions in the Pampena v. Musk case filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. These instructions outline the legal principles the jury should consider when deliberating the case.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum Denial Review

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a decision denying asylum to Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan, who was found to have provided material support to a designated terrorist organization. The court granted the petition in part, remanding the case to the BIA to determine Sufiyan's eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal absent the material support bar.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, holding that New York City Police Officers are entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court found arguable probable cause existed for the arrest, overturning the denial of summary judgment.