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Andrew Hawrych v. Peter Von Berg - Florida Appeals Court Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a partial summary judgment in the case of Andrew Hawrych v. Peter Von Berg, et al. The court also dismissed the remainder of the appeal against Peter Von Berg and Nutra-Luxe, M.D., LLC, finding the remaining claims were not separate and distinct from those already adjudicated.

Casey v. Prosperie - Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ of certiorari in Casey v. Prosperie, remanding the case to the trial court. The appellate court instructed the trial court to grant an appeal to the defendant regarding a contempt of court judgment and sanctions. This action ensures the defendant's right to appeal a prior ruling.

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.

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.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Court Opinion on Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's firearms licensing laws. The court upheld judicial immunity for state judges reviewing license applications and found federal jurisdiction lacking for injunctive and declaratory relief claims.

US v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

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 admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims.

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.

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.