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Broadcast Music v. Concert Promoters - Antitrust Licensing Fees

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for concert promoters. The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a lower court's decision in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of the false copyright management information claim but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on specific factual issues.

Second Circuit Rules on Mt. Hawley Insurance Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage to Reidy Contracting Group, LLC. The court found Reidy to be an additional insured and that the Employers Liability Exclusion did not bar coverage.

Lanesborough 2000 LLC v. Nextres LLC - Appeal of Arbitration Award

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on an appeal concerning an arbitration award between Lanesborough 2000 LLC and Nextres LLC. The court found the waiver of appeal rights in the arbitration agreement ambiguous and partially affirmed the district court's judgment, while vacating another part related to an injunction of state-court proceedings.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction for Care One LLC and its affiliates. The healthcare facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, arguing the NLRB lacked a lawful quorum and the ALJ's appointment was unconstitutional. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

The U.S. Court of Appeals for 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 state of mind, potentially impacting the jury's assessment of his criminal intent.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming that state court judges have absolute judicial immunity for decisions on firearms license applications. The court also held that federal courts lack jurisdiction under Article III for such claims against judges in their official capacities.

New Jersey v. Harris and Thomas - Search Warrant Suppression

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the suppression of evidence in the case of State of New Jersey v. Carlene Harris and Norman A. Thomas 4th. The court ruled that search warrants were invalid due to stale information in the supporting certification, barring the State from introducing extrinsic evidence to correct the errors.

State of New Jersey v. Debra Carl - DWI Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a de novo conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI). The defendant appealed, arguing a violation of her speedy trial rights and insufficient evidence of intoxication. The court found the State proved its case and affirmed the conviction.

Spotswood v. Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office - Body Camera Recordings

The New Jersey Superior Court issued an opinion in Borough of Spotswood v. Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office concerning the destruction of police body-worn camera recordings. The court addressed whether recordings must be destroyed if officers failed to verbally notify individuals they were being filmed, harmonizing relevant statutes.