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E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a petitioner seeking habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court ordered respondents to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing.

Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Fried v. Booking Holdings Inc., has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01501-AGT, was filed on February 20, 2026, under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing on March 7, 2026, involved a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

US v. Cardenas - Second Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence crucial to Cardenas's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming that state judges have absolute judicial immunity for decisions on firearms license applications. The court also held that Article III's case-or-controversy requirement bars federal claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against judges in their official capacities regarding these decisions.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case brought by foster children against New York officials. The court found that the plaintiffs have standing to challenge the state's certification scheme for relative foster parents and adoption, reversing the district court's ruling on standing.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a District Court order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 for use in foreign litigation. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP appealed, arguing the documents sought were not discoverable from their client abroad, but the court disagreed.

Mar-Can Transport vs Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, ruling that Mar-Can is entitled to a $1.8 million reduction in its ERISA withdrawal liability. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch union representation.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm

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.

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

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

Care One LLC v NLRB - Court Opinion

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 sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed and protected from removal. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.