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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable, remanding the case for further proceedings.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a lower court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, children denied relative foster care placements due to criminal history or child abuse reports, have standing to sue. The ruling partially remands the case for further proceedings regarding their due process claims.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction

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, remanding the case for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that reduced Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the transfer of assets and liabilities when employees switch unions, impacting how withdrawal obligations are calculated for multiemployer pension plans.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a district court decision concerning CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history, thus failing the disparate impact test under the Fair Housing Act. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and its affiliates. The court found that while the merits of the ultra vires claims regarding NLRB appointments and ALJ removal protections were not decided, the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate irreparable harm necessary for injunctive relief.

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 for use in foreign litigation. The court disagreed with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's argument that discovery should be denied if not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.

Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program Proposed Rule

The Foreign Agricultural Service has proposed a new rule concerning the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. This proposal is open for public comment until April 8, 2026.

International Trade Commission: Off-Road Vehicles Investigation

The International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into certain off-road vehicles and components thereof. This notice marks the formal institution of Investigation No. 337-TA-1490, signaling the commencement of a formal inquiry into potential trade violations.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule concerning airworthiness directives for Airbus Helicopters, specifically addressing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in the Landing Gear Actuation Control Unit (LACU). The comment period for this proposed rule closes on April 23, 2026.