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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision in Mar-Can Transport Co. v. Local 854 Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key provision of ERISA concerning the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when an employer switches pension plans due to union representation changes.

B.B. v. Hochul - Children's Foster Care Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal of a case concerning New York's child foster care certification scheme. The court found that plaintiffs, children denied placement with relatives due to criminal history or abuse reports, have standing to sue, but some claims are moot.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a district court decision concerning alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act by CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that CoreLogic did not cause housing denials based on criminal history, thus failing the disparate impact claim.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction Vacated

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 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 state of mind, potentially impacting the jury's assessment of his criminal intent.

Steven B. Silverstein v. Jeffrey A. Wolf - Motion to Modify Preliminary Injunction Denied

The District Court of Colorado denied a motion filed by defendants Jeffrey Wolf and Madison Family Enterprises, LLC, to modify a previous order appointing a receiver. The court's decision pertains to Civil Action No. 22-cv-01817.

Modern Gaming v. Sockeye Software - Contract Dispute Ruling

The District of Colorado issued an order in the case of Modern Gaming, Inc. v. Sockeye Software, LLC. The order addresses multiple pending motions, including a motion to set aside a magistrate judge's ruling, motions for summary judgment, a motion for determination of law on a limitation of liability clause, and a motion to exclude testimony.

Modern Gaming, Inc. v. Sockeye Software, LLC - Summary Judgment Granted

The District Court of Colorado granted summary judgment for Modern Gaming, Inc. against Sockeye Software, LLC in a federal case. The court ruled on Modern Gaming's motion concerning counterclaims for promissory estoppel, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud in the inducement.

Steven B. Silverstein v. Jeffrey A. Wolf et al. - Default Judgment Denied

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a plaintiff's motion for default judgment against defendant Joshua Rey in civil action No. 22-cv-01817. The court considered the plaintiff's motion and supporting documents.

Silverstein v. Wolf - Civil Case Opinion

The District of Colorado issued an opinion in the civil case Silverstein v. Wolf. The opinion addresses the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment against two defendants. The case involves a registered judgment and subsequent legal action.

McConnell v. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department - Civil Rights

David McConnell filed a civil rights complaint against the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department and several deputies. The case, filed on March 5, 2026, alleges issues related to prison conditions. A consent/declination deadline is set for April 6, 2026.