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Second Circuit Affirms Judicial Immunity in Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court held that state judges reviewing license applications are protected by absolute judicial immunity and that federal courts lack jurisdiction over such claims due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - 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 affiliated healthcare facilities. The facilities sought to halt NLRB proceedings, arguing the ALJ was improperly appointed. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm, thus affirming the denial.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery in aid of foreign litigation under 28 U.S.C. §1782. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in allowing discovery from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, even though the documents might not be discoverable from the client abroad.

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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the transfer of unfunded vested benefits when employees switch unions, impacting how pension funds calculate withdrawal obligations.

Peña Garcia v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Workers' Comp

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding a Department of Labor decision that denied reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court cited the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by bondholders against the Republic of Argentina for defaulted sovereign bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York's COVID-era tolling provisions and that collateral estoppel does not bar all claims.

Labor Dept Recovers $293K Back Wages for Construction Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $293,698 in back wages for 56 construction workers from Speedy's Framing LLC for overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company also paid a $24,795 civil penalty.

NY AG Sues Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Monopoly

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan group of 25 state attorneys general, announced they will continue their lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live entertainment industry. The states reject a recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, deeming it insufficient to address the core monopoly issues.

NY AG OSI Investigates Civilian Death After Police Encounter

New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with Buffalo Police Department officers on March 5, 2026. The investigation is conducted under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, which mandates OSI to assess incidents where a police officer may have caused a civilian's death.

ICE Houston Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Child Sex Offenders

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Houston announced the arrest of 414 criminal illegal aliens charged with or convicted of child sex offenses during President Trump's first year in office. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous administration, with the arrested individuals accounting for hundreds of child sex offenses and other crimes.