US Courts

Ervin Joiner v. Houston County Sheriff's Department - Civil Case

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia denied a prisoner's motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis. The court found the notice of appeal did not comply with federal rules and that a certificate of appealability, previously denied, was required.

H.J.A.E. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in H.J.A.E. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a bond hearing for a detained noncitizen. The court referenced docket number 4:26-cv-150.

Ehrenkranz v. San Francisco Zen Center - Court Opinion

The First Appellate District of California has made an opinion available for the case Ehrenkranz v. San Francisco Zen Center et al. The case, with Court of Appeal Case Number A171527, was filed on October 4, 2024. The opinion details are available in PDF and DOCX formats.

Broadcast Music v. Concert Promoters - Antitrust Licensing Fees

The Second 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.

Second Circuit Court of Appeals opinion on insurance case

Second Circuit Court of Appeals opinion on insurance case

US v. Jimenez - Sentence Affirmed for Felony Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment against William Jimenez, upholding his 105-month sentence and three years of supervised release for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court found no abuse of discretion in the imposed special conditions of supervised release.

Second Circuit: Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability Interpretation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's pension fund withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of an ERISA provision concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when an employer switches pension plans due to union representation changes.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay 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, remanding the case for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a housing discrimination case involving CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the district court's decision regarding claims under the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report foreign business control under I.R.C. § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, overturning a Tax Court decision. This decision impacts how the IRS collects these specific penalties.