B.B. v. Hochul - Due Process Rights in Foster Care

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, minors in foster care, have standing to sue New York over its certification scheme for foster parents, which they allege violates their due process rights. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

US v Jimenez - Ammunition Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment against William Jimenez, who pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including electronic device searches and mental health counseling, and affirmed the 105-month sentence.

Safdieh v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue - Tax Penalties

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business under I.R.C. § 6038(b). The court vacated a Tax Court order that had granted summary judgment to the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the 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 under Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

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 denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis-infused edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing federal law classifying marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal, considering only the complaint's allegations despite extensive discovery. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

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's appointment was invalid due to a lack of quorum. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's dismissal of a bondholder suit against the Republic of Argentina. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York's COVID-era tolling provisions and that they now have authority under Argentine law to sue on defaulted sovereign bonds.

United States v. Woods - Competency to Stand Trial

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order extending a defendant's hospitalization beyond the initial four-month period while the government decided whether to seek civil commitment. The court addressed challenges to the order's mootness and the district court's authority to prolong hospitalization.

Connecticut Fair Housing Center v. CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions - Fair Housing Act

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a case involving the Connecticut Fair Housing Center and CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part the lower court's decision regarding claims under the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.