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.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court found that GEICO could not deny no-fault benefits based on alleged professional misconduct, following a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's decision regarding music licensing fees set by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA). The court found the imposed rates and expanded definition of gross revenues to be unreasonable and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Judicial Immunity and Firearms Licensing

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals filed an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, reaffirming that state judges have absolute judicial immunity when ruling on firearms license applications. The court also held that federal jurisdiction under Article III bars official-capacity claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against such judges.

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.

Colorado Bill Modifies County Elected Officer Salary Categories

Colorado Bill SB26-092 proposes to modify the salary categorization for elected county officers in Dolores and Pitkin Counties. The bill, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, would reclassify Dolores County from category V-C to V-D, potentially decreasing salaries, and Pitkin County from II-B to I-A, potentially increasing salaries.

Colorado Joint Memorializing Former Senator Lewis H. Entz

The Colorado Legislature has introduced and passed Joint Memorial No. 26, which memorializes the life and service of former Senator Lewis H. Entz. This action is a formal recognition and does not impose any new regulatory requirements.

Colorado Bill Continues Cash-Bonding Agent Regulation Until 2039

Colorado Bill HB26-1186 proposes to extend the regulation of cash-bonding and professional cash-bail agents by the division of insurance until 2039. This action implements a recommendation from the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review.