US Courts

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York City police officers were entitled to qualified immunity in a false arrest claim. The court determined there was arguable probable cause for the arrest, overturning the denial of summary judgment.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective, finding he had arguable probable cause for arrest and prosecution. This decision impacts qualified immunity claims for law enforcement officers in similar cases.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in a no-fault insurance benefits dispute. The court remanded the case after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny payment based on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and vacated a district court's judgment in Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina. The ruling addresses bondholders' claims for defaulted sovereign bond payments, impacting over $35 million in principal. The court found some claims timely under New York's COVID-era tolling provisions and that bondholders now have authority to sue under Argentine law.

Miller v. Lamanna - Equal Protection Claim Appeal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's Equal Protection claim. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Court Opinion on Worker Disability Benefits Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review regarding worker disability benefits. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision that medical cannabis is not a covered treatment under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to its federal Schedule I classification.

United States v. Aryeetey - Criminal Appeal Decision

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.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failure to report control of a foreign business. The court vacated the summary judgment granted to the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, and remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Jimenez - Ammunition Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against William Jimenez, who was convicted of possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the 105-month sentence and special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees between Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and 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.