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GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO, remanding the case of GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals regarding the interpretation of a no-fault insurance eligibility regulation concerning patient referrals.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a case brought by bondholders against the Republic of Argentina. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue on the defaulted sovereign bonds.

Miller v. Lamanna - Equal Protection Discrimination and Retaliation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's 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. Comm’r - Tax Penalties for Foreign Business Reporting

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of foreign businesses under I.R.C. § 6038(b). This decision allows the IRS to collect the $50,000 in penalties assessed against Joseph Safdieh.

US v. Jimenez - Ammunition Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against William Jimenez, who was sentenced to 105 months imprisonment for possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Broadcast Music v. North American 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, 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 lower court ruling concerning CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials under the Fair Housing Act, but also found CoreLogic violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing SBK to seek documents and deposition testimony from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in European proceedings.

US v. Cardenas - Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

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, as he believed he was assisting a Colombian National Police operation. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling that requires the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision interprets an ERISA provision concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.