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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.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, a case concerning New York's concealed carry license laws. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against a state court judge, upholding judicial immunity and federal jurisdiction requirements.

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 sought by Care One LLC and affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities challenged NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial of the injunction.

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 held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, even though the documents might not be discoverable from the firm's client abroad.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling that Mar-Can Transportation Company is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions.

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor - Workers' Compensation

The Second 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 the Controlled Substances Act.

Rockefeller Photos LLC v. Guerra Quality Meats Inc - Copyright Infringement

Rockefeller Photos LLC has filed a copyright infringement complaint against Guerra Quality Meats Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on March 11, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

Andre J. Twitty v. United States of America - Complaint Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado dismissed a complaint filed by Andre J. Twitty due to non-compliance with prior filing restrictions. The court outlined specific requirements for Twitty to file future pro se actions, referencing previous orders and sanctions.

Lemasters v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al - Consumer Credit

A new civil case, Lemasters v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al, was filed on March 11, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 5:26-cv-02096, alleges violations related to consumer credit.

United States v. Derrick Davis - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of Derrick Davis, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found an irreconcilable conflict in the district court's sentencing, where it adopted factual findings against enhancement for possession in connection with another felony, but then credited government arguments for enhancement based on a jail call. The case is remanded for resentencing.