US Federal

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's state of mind, potentially impacting his defense. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of "unfunded vested benefits" when an employer transitions between multiemployer pension plans due to union representation changes.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic - Fair Housing Act and FCRA

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a lower court decision concerning claims against CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that while CoreLogic was not covered by the Fair Housing Act as initially argued, the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of disparate impact discrimination. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court held that state court judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity lawsuits for their decisions on license applications and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims under Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion on 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 its affiliates. The healthcare companies challenged NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was unlawfully appointed. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus denying the injunction.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 in aid of foreign litigation. The court disagreed with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's argument that discovery should be denied if documents are not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second 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 the Controlled Substances Act.

B.B. v. Hochul - Minors' Rights to Family Integrity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in B.B. v. Hochul that minors have standing to sue New York over its child certification scheme, which denies relatives foster care placements based on criminal history or abuse reports. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part, remanding for further proceedings.

Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. - Order Granting Summary Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted a defendant's motion for summary judgment in the case of John Michael Hays v. Deputy Joseph Adams, et al. The court reviewed the case and found in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claims.

Colorado Court of Appeals - Parental Responsibilities Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a parental responsibilities case, docket number 25CA1307. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's judgment regarding common law marriage, parental responsibilities, and child support, remanding the case for further proceedings.