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Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Judicial Immunity and 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 held that state court judges are absolutely immune from individual-capacity lawsuits for their decisions on license applications and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for official-capacity claims under Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of "unfunded vested benefits" when an employer transitions between multiemployer pension plans due to union representation changes.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a conviction for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to the defendant's state of mind, potentially impacting his defense. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel 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.

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 concert promoters. 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 - Fair Housing Act and FCRA

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a lower court decision concerning claims against CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that while CoreLogic was not covered by the Fair Housing Act as initially argued, the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of disparate impact discrimination. The court also affirmed CoreLogic's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 its affiliates. The healthcare companies challenged NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was unlawfully appointed. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus denying the injunction.

B.B. v. Hochul - Minors' Rights to Family Integrity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in B.B. v. Hochul that minors have standing to sue New York over its child certification scheme, which denies relatives foster care placements based on criminal history or abuse reports. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part, remanding for further proceedings.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of copyright management information claims but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's ruling that Reidy Contracting Group was an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's policy. The court held that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.