United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 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.

B.B. v. Hochul - Minors' Rights to Family Integrity

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's decision in B.B. v. Hochul, finding that minors have standing to sue over New York's child certification scheme that allegedly violates their due process rights. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Reidy Contracting Group v. Mt. Hawley Insurance - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's decision, holding that Mt. Hawley Insurance Company must provide additional insured coverage to Reidy Contracting Group. The court found Reidy to be an additional insured and that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and thus construed against Mt. Hawley.

Mar-Can Transport vs. Local 854 Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling, directing the Local 854 Pension Fund to reduce Mar-Can Transportation Company's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of ERISA Section 1415(c) regarding the calculation of withdrawal liability when employees switch unions.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, ruling that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failing to report control of a foreign business. The court vacated the summary judgment granted to the taxpayer and remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Jimenez - Sentencing Appeal

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment in the case of US v. William Jimenez. The court upheld the sentence of 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release, including specific conditions related to electronic device searches, community service, and mental health counseling.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated in part, affirmed in part, and reversed in part a lower court decision concerning claims against CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions. The court found the Connecticut Fair Housing Center lacked standing and that while CoreLogic did not violate the Fair Housing Act, Arroyo failed to establish a prima facie case of disparate-impact discrimination.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal for Failure to State a Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals 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) motion to dismiss, considering only the complaint's allegations.

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.