US Courts

Dechert v. Totowa Board of Education - Employment Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to the Totowa Board of Education in a case brought by employee Stacie Dechert. The court found the opinion non-precedential.

In the Matter of Police Chief, Paterson - Civil Service Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a Civil Service Commission decision denying the City of Paterson's request to convert the Police Chief title to unclassified service. The court found the City's argument misplaced based on statutory requirements for first-class cities operating under a specific form of government.

Toca Madera Scottsdale LLC v Madera Group Investments LLC - Civil Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order quashing a subpoena in the case of Toca Madera Scottsdale, LLC v. Madera Group Investments, LLC. The court's decision pertains to a civil dispute originating from alleged unauthorized stock transfers.

Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in favor of Reidy Contracting Group, LLC, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage. The court found Reidy to be an additional insured and construed an ambiguous Employers Liability Exclusion against Mt. Hawley.

US v. Cardenas - Court of Appeals Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District 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 ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities challenged NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial of the injunction.

US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment for felony ammunition possession. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that the detective had arguable probable cause, granting him qualified immunity on federal claims.

Bondholders v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and vacated a lower court's decision in a case where bondholders sued the Republic of Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue, remanding the case for further proceedings.