Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Summary Judgment Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court decision, holding that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue can assess penalties for failure to report control of foreign businesses. The court vacated the Tax Court's summary judgment for the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, and remanded the case for further proceedings.

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. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Peña Garcia v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Workers' Comp

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding a Department of Labor decision that denied reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court cited the Controlled Substances Act's classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance.

Second Circuit Affirms Judicial Immunity in Concealed Carry License Case

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's 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 due to Article III's case-or-controversy requirement.

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 bond payments. The court found that some of the bondholders' claims are timely under New York's COVID-era tolling provisions and that collateral estoppel does not bar all claims.

New York Private Well PFAS Testing and Rebate Pilot Program

New York State has launched a pilot program offering free PFAS testing and rebates for water treatment systems or connection to public water for private well owners in six counties. The program aims to address PFAS contamination in drinking water and is funded with $1.5 million per county.

Labor Department Issues Apprenticeship Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has issued new guidance to streamline the Registered Apprenticeship system, reduce burdens for program sponsors, and improve transparency. The guidance aims to accelerate growth and clarify program design, roles, and completion rates, with a commitment to 30-day registration determinations.

Labor Dept Recovers $293K Back Wages for Construction Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $293,698 in back wages for 56 construction workers from Speedy's Framing LLC for overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company also paid a $24,795 civil penalty.

NY AG Sues Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Monopoly

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan group of 25 state attorneys general, announced they will continue their lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live entertainment industry. The states reject a recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, deeming it insufficient to address the core monopoly issues.

NY AG OSI Investigates Civilian Death After Police Encounter

New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with Buffalo Police Department officers on March 5, 2026. The investigation is conducted under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, which mandates OSI to assess incidents where a police officer may have caused a civilian's death.