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Bondholders v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and vacated a lower court's decision in a case where bondholders sued the Republic of Argentina over defaulted sovereign bonds. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

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 improperly converted a summary judgment motion into a dismissal motion, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Ruling on Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business under I.R.C. § 6038(b). The court vacated a Tax Court order that had prevented the Commissioner from collecting $50,000 in penalties against Joseph Safdieh through administrative assessment.

US v. Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Ammunition Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment sentencing William Jimenez to 105 months imprisonment for felony ammunition possession. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling.

Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in favor of Reidy Contracting Group, LLC, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage. The court found Reidy to be an additional insured and construed an ambiguous Employers Liability Exclusion against Mt. Hawley.

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

The Second 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, remanding the case for further proceedings.

US 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.

US v. Cardenas - Court of Appeals Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals 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 defense of lacking criminal intent. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

CFHC v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act and FCRA Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a district court decision 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, while also addressing a Fair Credit Reporting Act claim related to conservatorship documentation.

B.B. v. Hochul - Due Process Rights of Foster Children

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that fourteen foster children have standing to sue New York over its certification scheme for relative foster parents, which they allege violates their due process rights. The case is remanded for further proceedings.