US Courts

Broadcast Music Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Assoc. - Antitrust

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals 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.

US v. Jimenez - Affirmation of Sentence for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 105-month sentence for William Jimenez, who pled guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the district court's imposition of special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties Assessment

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 foreign businesses. The court vacated the Tax Court's order and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Court Opinion on Judicial Immunity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals filed an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols on March 5, 2026. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against a New York State judge regarding firearms license applications, upholding judicial immunity and Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The 2nd 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 federal law.

Miller v. Lamanna - Employment Discrimination Appeal

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) dismissal motion without considering the full record. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Bondholders v. Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by bondholders against the Republic of Argentina concerning defaulted sovereign bonds. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York law and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and remanded a case involving GEICO's denial of no-fault insurance benefits. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals clarifying that an insurer cannot deny payment for alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective. The court found that the detective was entitled to qualified immunity on claims of false arrest and malicious prosecution, reversing the lower court's decision.

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.