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US v Jimenez - Ammunition Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against William Jimenez, who pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling, and affirmed the 105-month sentence.

Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance - Additional Insured Status

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision, holding that Reidy Contracting Group was an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's policy. The court found that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.

United States v. Aryeetey - Conviction Appeal Affirmation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in the admission of DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such claims under Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

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 federal law classifying marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of A.D. Butler v. The Philadelphia Parking Authority. The case involved the impoundment and sale of a vehicle due to delinquent parking tickets.

Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT - Appeal of Municipality of Monroeville

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in Golden Mile Associates v. Com. of PA, DOT, concerning an appeal by the Municipality of Monroeville regarding governmental immunity. The court quashed the appeal as the trial court's interlocutory order was not appealable.

William V. Davis v. Judith Christy - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in William V. Davis v. Judith Christy. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's handling of spoliation of evidence and affirmed the compensatory damages award.

BH Mid-Atlantic Pools v. Dodd - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in favor of Lisa Dodd against BH Mid-Atlantic Inc. (Blue Haven Pools). The court found no error in the trial court's findings regarding causation, damages, jury instructions, and motions to strike.

Cobbs v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the conviction of Simon Dewitt Cobbs for abduction, assault and battery, and violations of a protective order. The court found sufficient evidence presented at trial to support the jury's verdict.