Bondholder Suit Against Republic of Argentina - Court Opinion

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a bondholder suit against the Republic of Argentina. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the district court's judgment, remanding for further proceedings. This decision addresses the timeliness of certain claims under New York's statute of limitations and COVID-era tolling provisions, as well as the bondholders' authority to sue under Argentine law.

Miller v. Lamanna - Discrimination Case Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a discrimination and retaliation case brought by a former corrections officer against his supervisors. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

Court Rules on Worker's Disability Benefits Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review regarding disability benefits for medical cannabis. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision that reimbursement for doctor-recommended medical cannabis edibles is not covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act due to marijuana's federal Schedule I classification.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Amended Opinion on Concealed Carry Licenses

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, reaffirming that state court judges have absolute judicial immunity when ruling on firearms license applications. The court also held that claims for injunctive and declaratory relief against such judges in their official capacity are barred by Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

United States v. Aryeetey - Conviction and Sentence Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable. Aryeetey was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Appeal on $50,000 Penalties

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties under I.R.C. § 6038(b) for failure to report control of a foreign business. The court vacated the Tax Court's summary judgment for the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, who faced $50,000 in penalties for tax years 2005-2009.

Zorn v. Linton - Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case

The Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit's decision, holding that Sergeant Jacob Zorn was entitled to qualified immunity in a lawsuit alleging excessive force during an arrest. The Court found that the force used was not clearly established as unlawful under the Fourth Amendment.

MEDIX HEALTH Trademark Registration TM86498691

The USPTO has registered trademark TM86498691 for MEDIX HEALTH, covering online retail services for nutritional supplements, cosmetics, and health products. The registration was finalized on March 20, 2026, following a filing date of January 8, 2015.

USPTO Trademark Registration: IMAGE RECOVERY CENTERS

The USPTO has registered the trademark "IMAGE RECOVERY CENTERS" (TM86408905) for services including health consulting, personal appearance consulting, and self-esteem consulting. The trademark was registered on March 20, 2026, with a filing date of September 29, 2014.

ACTS LIFE CARE Trademark Registration

The USPTO has registered the trademark ACTS LIFE CARE, identified by TM85734044. The registration covers services including assisted living facilities, rental of senior living apartments, and various nursing and home health care services.