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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 summary judgment on copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on specific factual issues.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Housing Discrimination

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a housing discrimination case involving CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the district court's decision regarding claims of disparate impact under the Fair Housing Act and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failure to report foreign business control under IRC § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, overturning a Tax Court decision. This ruling impacts how the IRS collects such penalties.

Petillo v. US - Prison Condition Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Case Number 5:26-cv-01950-VKD, titled Petillo v. US. The case involves a federal question related to prisoner conditions and was filed on March 6, 2026.

Conant v Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited - Civil Case

A new civil case, Conant v Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court and is based on diversity jurisdiction.

Uriarte v. BMO Bank, N.A - Real Property Case

A new civil case, Uriarte v. BMO Bank, N.A., was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves real property and includes an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order to enjoin a sale scheduled for March 12, 2026.