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SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 to aid foreign litigation. The court held that the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP must produce documents and testimony for use in European proceedings, disagreeing with Akin's argument that the discovery was not permissible if not directly discoverable from their foreign client.

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 Department of Labor's decision that reimbursement for medicinal cannabis-infused edibles is not covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to marijuana's Schedule I classification under federal law.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Payment Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a bondholder lawsuit against the Republic of Argentina. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims for over $35 million in defaulted principal payments are timely and that they now have the authority under Argentine law to sue.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul, finding that minors have standing to sue over New York's child certification scheme that allegedly violates their due process rights. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Sadra Hamilton v. Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans - Employment Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a Civil Service Commission decision reinstating Sadra Hamilton after her termination for violating the workplace violence policy. The Board failed to meet its burden of proof for the termination.

Peter Adams v. Entergy - Reversed and Rendered Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed and rendered a trial court judgment against Entergy New Orleans, Inc. The appellate court found Entergy not liable for negligence related to a natural gas leak and personal injuries claimed by plaintiffs. This decision dismisses the plaintiffs' claims with prejudice.

Commerce Preliminary Antidumping Duty Findings on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary affirmative antidumping duty findings on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam. The preliminary dumping margins range from 34.20% to 121.97% for specific companies and entities. The final determination is expected around July 28, 2026.

Maldonado-Ruiz v. Bondi - Petition for Review of Immigration Order

The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The petitioner sought asylum and withholding of removal based on her testimony of being bisexual, but the court found she failed to establish past persecution or a nexus to her claimed particular social groups.

United States v. Maldonado-Vargas - Court Opinion Errata

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to amend a prior opinion in the case of United States v. Carlos Maldonado-Vargas. The amendments clarify language regarding the restitution order as a condition of supervised release and the vacating of bank fraud convictions.

Roe v. United States of America et al - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States of America et al, was filed on March 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves the U.S. government as a defendant and is categorized under Civil Rights: Other. The filing fee was $405.