Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective. The court found that arguable probable cause existed for the arrest and charges, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its prior judgment in GEICO v. Mayzenberg, following a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals. The decision clarifies that an insurer cannot deny no-fault medical benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct, such as paying for patient referrals, unless it involves ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Bugliotti v. Republic of Argentina - Sovereign Bond Default

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

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal

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 filed by Luis Peña Garcia, who sought reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court affirmed the Department of Labor's decision, citing the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance with no accepted federal medical use.

Kellogg v. Nichols - Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Kellogg v. Nichols, affirming the dismissal of a case challenging New York's concealed carry license laws. The court reaffirmed that state judges have absolute immunity when ruling on such applications and that federal courts lack jurisdiction for injunctive or declaratory relief against them in this context.

United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

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.

GDPR Enforcement Actions: Fines for Enel Energia, Bakeca; Minors' Data Risks

The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy) has issued fines totaling over €500,000 against Enel Energia for illegal telemarketing practices and against Bakeca for online ads without consent. The newsletter also highlights risks associated with minors' data on websites and apps.

OSFI Superintendent to Participate in Bank of America Fireside Chat

OSFI Superintendent Peter Routledge will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Bank of America Expert Insights Series on March 30, 2026. Media are invited to attend the live webcast, with registration details provided.

Medical Device Patent Application - Rhenium-Chromium Alloy

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083875A1) for a medical device utilizing a rhenium-chromium alloy. The application was filed on November 26, 2025, by inventor Noah Roth. This represents a new potential innovation in the field of medical device materials.