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New Jersey Solar Transition Program Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a decision by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) regarding a solar energy project's certification. The court found that the BPU improperly denied a request for an extension to submit post-construction certification documents for a project registered in the Transition Incentive program.

DCPP v. M.M. and A.M. - Child Abuse and Neglect Case

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in DCPP v. M.M. and A.M. concerning findings of abuse and neglect. The court found that the trial court improperly admitted hearsay opinions from a child psychologist, which were critical to the case's outcome. The decision may impact how child testimony and expert assessments are handled in future cases.

Gold Tree Spa, Inc. v. Pd Nail Corp. - Appeal of Sanctions

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a trial judge's order sanctioning defendants PD Nail Corp., CD Nail Corp., Hee Jung Kim, and Sook Hee Kim an additional $39,274.31 for filing frivolous litigation. The defendants are appealing multiple prior orders related to discovery disputes and summary judgment.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's race discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Granted

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Tax Court order that had granted summary judgment to Joseph Safdieh, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

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

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

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part a lower court's decision in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of copyright management information claims but remanded copyright infringement claims for further proceedings, finding factual issues regarding DMCA safe harbor immunity.

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 and remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 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.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a district court decision concerning claims that CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions violated the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history, but also found CoreLogic violated the FCRA regarding conservatorship documentation.