Ramsay v. Bondi - Immigration Motion to Reopen

The Second Circuit granted John Marcus Ramsay's petition challenging the BIA's denial of his motion to reopen his removal case, finding the BIA misread Ramsay's arguments. The court remanded for reconsideration, also granting Ramsay's motion to stay his removal pending further proceedings.

Petersen Energía v. Argentine Republic - Securities Expropriation

The Second Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina in consolidated shareholder expropriation cases. The appellate court held that shareholders' breach of contract damages claims against the Argentine Republic and YPF S.A. are not cognizable under Argentine law. The case originated from Argentina's expropriation of a majority stake in the Argentine oil and gas company YPF.

Rivera-Perez v. Stover - First Step Act Time Credits Interpretation

The Second Circuit vacated the District of Connecticut's judgment granting habeas corpus relief to Raul Rivera-Perez and remanded with instructions to dismiss as moot. The court held that Section 3632(d)(4)(C) of the First Step Act does not permit earned-time credits to reduce a prisoner's term of supervised release. The case became moot after Rivera-Perez was transferred to a residential reentry center (RRC).

Powell v. Ocwen Financial Corp. - ERISA Fiduciary Duties on RMBS

The Second Circuit held that ERISA plan trustees who invested in residential mortgage-backed securities can pursue breach of fiduciary duty claims against loan servicers for trust certificates but not for notes issued under indenture agreements. The court ruled that mortgages underlying trust certificates are plan assets under 29 CFR 2510.3-101, while those backing indenture notes lack substantial equity features and thus are not plan assets. The appellate court affirmed the Southern District of New York's judgment in part, reversed in part, and remanded for further proceedings.

Fabian appeals crack cocaine conviction, 15-year sentence below guidelines

Fabian appeals crack cocaine conviction, 15-year sentence below guidelines

Peterhead Port Authority Harbour Revision Order 2026

Scottish Ministers made The Peterhead Port Authority Harbour Revision Order 2026, granting the Authority enhanced harbour management powers and repealing superseded statutory provisions from the 1983-2015 Orders. The Order comes into force 2nd April 2026 following a written application by Peterhead Port Authority under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964.

GHG ETS Maritime Extension Regulations 2026

UK Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 392 extends the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to the maritime sector. The regulation brings shipping operators and maritime vessels within the scope of carbon pricing mechanisms. Entities operating qualifying vessels will be required to monitor, report, and surrender allowances for greenhouse gas emissions.

Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Act 2026

The Scottish Parliament enacted the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Act 2026, creating new pupil rights regarding withdrawal from religious observance in schools. Schools must now inform pupils of parental withdrawal requests, provide opportunities for pupils to express views, and give effect to pupil objections to such requests. The Act modifies the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 and takes effect from the day of Royal Assent.

City of Derry Airport International Airport Designation for Licensing

The Department for Communities (Northern Ireland) has designated City of Derry Airport as an international airport under the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. This designation enables licensed premises within the airport's customs examination station to sell alcohol outside standard permitted hours. The Order comes into operation on 2 April 2026.

Removal of Two Child Limit - Consequential Amendments to Social Security Regulations

The Department for Communities (Northern Ireland) has made the Social Security (Removal of Two Child Limit) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, removing the two-child limit from Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, and Jobseeker's Allowance. The amendments take effect 6 April 2026, eliminating caps on benefit amounts for families with more than two children.