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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 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 limited discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for use in proceedings in the European Union and Malta.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalties Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failure to report control of foreign businesses. The court vacated the Tax Court's order and remanded the case for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of "unfunded vested benefits" under 29 U.S.C. § 1415(c) when employees switch unions.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Court Opinion on Judicial Immunity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals filed an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols on March 5, 2026. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against a New York State judge regarding firearms license applications, upholding judicial immunity and Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Peña Garcia v. Dept of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The 2nd 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.

Miller v. Lamanna - Employment Discrimination Appeal

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 without considering the full record. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Bondholders v. Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

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

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective. The court found that the detective was entitled to qualified immunity on claims of false arrest and malicious prosecution, reversing the lower court's decision.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment and remanded a case involving GEICO's denial of no-fault insurance benefits. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals clarifying that an insurer cannot deny payment for alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Court Opinion on Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and affiliated health care facilities. The facilities challenged NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed. The appellate court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial of injunctive relief.