Ramsay v. Bondi - Immigration Removal Proceedings

The Second Circuit granted John Marcus Ramsay's petition challenging the BIA's denial of his motion to reopen removal proceedings. The court found the BIA misread Ramsay's arguments regarding equitable tolling and due diligence in filing his motion within thirty days of United States v. Minter. The case is remanded to the BIA for further consideration consistent with the opinion.

Petersen Energía v. Argentina - Securities Expropriation

The Second Circuit decided consolidated cases involving Petersen Energía and Eton Park Capital Management as minority shareholders of YPF S.A. against Argentina and YPF S.A. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the SDNY judgment stemming from Argentina's expropriation of oil company shares, held that breach of contract damages claims are not cognizable under Argentine law, and remanded for further proceedings. The district court had entered judgment awarding $16.1 billion in damages.

Rivera-Perez v. Stover habeas corpus, Second Circuit, March 26

Rivera-Perez v. Stover habeas corpus, Second Circuit, March 26

United States v. Maurice Lawrence - Criminal Appeal

The Sixth Circuit affirmed Maurice Lawrence's conviction on federal gun and drug charges, rejecting his appeal challenging the validity of a search warrant for his motel room at the Kings Inn in Nashville, Tennessee. The three-judge panel upheld the district court's denial of Lawrence's motion to suppress evidence, finding the warrant application established probable cause based on controlled buys and informant tips. Lawrence's conviction is now final.

United States v. LeSean Roberts - Supervised Release Termination

The Sixth Circuit vacated the District Court for the Northern District of Ohio's denial of LeSean Roberts's motion to terminate supervised release. The appellate court found the district court failed to clearly demonstrate consideration of the required 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors in denying the motion. The case (No. 25-3789) has been remanded for further proceedings.

United States v. Tony Wilkinson - Felon Firearm Possession

The Sixth Circuit affirmed Tony Wilkinson's conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Wilkinson had pleaded guilty to the single count in the Eastern District of Kentucky. The appellate court found no reversible error in the proceedings. The decision is non-precedential.

United States v. Michael Williams - Supervised Release Revocation

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's revocation of Michael Williams's supervised release and consecutive sentences. Williams had violated supervised release conditions by distributing cocaine while on supervision following a prior federal drug trafficking conviction. The appellate court rejected Williams's claims that his within-Guidelines sentence for the supervised release violation was procedurally unreasonable and that the district court inadequately explained its rationale for consecutive sentences.

Approval of Two Renewable Energy Projects - Agricola Wind and Flat Creek Solar

The New York State Department of Public Service announced that the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) has issued final siting permits for the Agricola Wind Project (99 MW) and Flat Creek Solar Project (300 MW). The combined 399 MW of renewable energy will power nearly 55,000 homes, create 210 construction jobs, and offset approximately 350,000 tons of CO2 per year.

New York Promotes Safe Digging Month and 811 Call Requirement

The New York State Public Service Commission announced April 2026 as Safe Digging Month, promoting the legal requirement for excavators and contractors to call 811 before any digging project. The Commission oversees gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety across nearly 100,000 miles of infrastructure in the state. Excavators who damage underground facilities due to failure to follow regulations are subject to civil penalties and liable for repair and loss of commodity costs.

Great Value Dino Nugget Recall - Lead Contamination

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert warning consumers not to eat Great Value brand frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to lead contamination. The affected product was sold nationwide at Walmart in 29-ounce bags with best by date of February 10, 2027. The product has been pulled from stores but may still be in consumer freezers.