US Courts

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. This ruling impacts the IRS's collection methods for penalties under I.R.C. § 6038(b).

Mar-Can Transp. Co. v. Loc. 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling that Mar-Can Transportation Company is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

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 regarding the interpretation of a specific eligibility regulation concerning professional misconduct.

US v. Jimenez - Appeal of Sentencing Conditions

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court's judgment against William Jimenez, upholding his 105-month sentence and specific conditions of supervised release. The court found Jimenez's appeal waiver barred his challenge to the imprisonment term and that the special conditions were justified.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the district court's decision in CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials under the Fair Housing Act, while also affirming a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 on a false arrest claim. The court held that arguable probable cause existed to arrest the plaintiff, Guo Hua Jin, for assault.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum Appeal Denied and Remanded

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan's asylum appeal. The court granted the petition in part, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine Sufiyan's eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal, absent the material support bar. The petition for review of the Convention Against Torture claim was denied.

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

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's ruling in Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association, finding the imposed music licensing rates and revenue base definition unreasonable. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, impacting how music licensing fees are determined for concert promoters.

Vickers v. State of Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Christopher Vickers. The court found that the relator did not meet the burden to show the trial court abused its discretion in modifying conservatorship and possession orders.

Oclhoa v. Ford Motor Company - Civil Case

This document details the filing of a civil case, Oclhoa v. Ford Motor Company, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was removed from Santa Clara Superior Court, and initial scheduling orders have been issued, setting deadlines for case management statements and conferences.