US Courts

Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org. - Terrorism-Related Civil Suit

The Second Circuit issued a decision on March 30, 2026, resolving pending motions in Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Org., a consolidated terrorism-related civil action brought by Israeli nationals against the PLO, Palestinian Authority, and individual defendants. The case spans multiple dockets including 15-3135-cv, 15-3151-cv, and 22-1060-cv.

Ramsay v. Bondi - Immigration Motion to Reopen

The Second Circuit granted John Marcus Ramsay's petition challenging the BIA's denial of his motion to reopen removal proceedings, finding the BIA misread his arguments regarding reasonable due diligence under the Minter decision. The court remanded for further consideration consistent with its opinion. Ramsay, a 70-year-old Jamaican lawful permanent resident and US Navy veteran, was deported in 2007 based on a narcotics conviction that became categorically overbroad under Minter.

Petersen, Eton Park v. Argentina, YPF - Oil Nationalization Expropriation

The Second Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina in favor of Petersen Energía and Eton Park Capital Management shareholders. The court held that shareholders' breach of contract damages claims against Argentina and YPF are not cognizable under Argentine law, reversing portions of the district court judgment and remanding for further proceedings.

United States v. Fabian - Drug Conviction Appeal

The Second Circuit affirmed Rafael Antonio Fabian's 2022 drug trafficking conviction and 15-year sentence for distributing crack cocaine, while vacating the standard conditions of supervised release. The appellate court found the district court failed to properly notify Fabian of the supervised release conditions at sentencing, as required under Second Circuit precedent. The case was remanded for resentencing on supervised release conditions only.

Havlish v. Taliban - Consolidated Appeals Rehearing Denial

The Second Circuit denied petitions for rehearing en banc in consolidated terrorism-related civil cases against the Taliban. The en banc petitions were rejected after a poll showed no majority favoring review. Judges Sullivan, Menashi, Cabranes, and Calabresi issued dissents. The panel decisions in cases 23-258 and 23-354 remain in effect.

Bugliotti bondholders sue Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds

Bugliotti bondholders sue Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds

Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept. MPIA Redaction Order Vacated

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals vacated the circuit court's order approving redaction of fifteen emails under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), remanding the case for further proceedings. The appellate court held that the interlocutory order was appealable as a refusal to grant an injunction under CJP § 12-303(3)(iii). The court found the order effectively denied injunctive relief by stating the emails were 'properly withheld' by the County.

Johnson v. State - Hot-Blooded Response Defense

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals issued an opinion in Johnson v. State clarifying the scope of the hot-blooded response defense. The court held that this defense, which negates malice to reduce murder to manslaughter, is no longer available for first-degree assault charges following the Jones decision that overruled Roary. The court also articulated standards for flight instructions and circumstantial evidence.

Clay v. Nevro Corporation - Product Liability

Melvin Clay, Jr. filed a civil product liability complaint against Nevro Corporation and all defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Number 3:26-cv-02896, was filed on April 2, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. No case summary is currently available.

Khaitan v. Lincoln National - ERISA Benefits Denial

Arun Khaitan filed an ERISA complaint against The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company in the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-02892) on April 2, 2026. The complaint alleges improper denial of benefits under an employee benefit plan governed by ERISA. Filed documents include the civil cover sheet and certificate of interested entities. No case summary is currently available.