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US v. Cardenas - Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

The Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine, finding that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's state of mind. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, potentially impacting how intent is proven in similar drug conspiracy cases.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of qualified immunity to NYPD officers in a false arrest case. The court found that officers had arguable probable cause to arrest Guo Hua Jin, overturning the district court's decision and granting immunity.

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

The 2nd 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.

2nd Circuit Opinion: Bondholders v. Republic of Argentina

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of bondholders suing the Republic of Argentina for defaulted principal payments. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the district court's judgment, remanding for further proceedings regarding the timeliness and enforceability of certain bond claims.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal for Failure to State a Claim

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) motion to dismiss, considering only the complaint's allegations.

DOJ Religious Liberty Commission Sixth Hearing

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a notice for the sixth hearing of the Religious Liberty Commission. The notice includes a link to the video recording of the hearing, which took place on March 16, 2026.

Order Grants Hearing Continuance for Melthon James Branch Jr.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order granting a stipulation to continue a hearing for Melthon James Branch Jr. in criminal case 3:21-cr-00218-CRB-1. The order was signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros.

People v. Abreu (Ernesto) - DWI Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment of conviction for driving while intoxicated against Ernesto Abreu. The court found the accusatory instrument to be jurisdictionally valid and upheld the conviction based on the evidence presented.

People v. Scarborough - Criminal Case Affirmation

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department, affirmed a judgment of conviction for petit larceny against Odell Scarborough. The court found the accusatory instrument was not jurisdictionally defective and that the identification of the defendant was based on personal observation.

Colorado Capital Invs. v. Taveras - Legal Opinion

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's denial of a motion to vacate a default judgment. The court ordered a traverse hearing to determine if the defendant was properly served with the legal documents.