US v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel 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.

US v Jimenez - 105 Months Prison for Felony Ammo Possession

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's sentence of 105 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release for William Jimenez, who pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition after a felony conviction. The court upheld the special conditions of supervised release, including searches of electronic devices and mandatory mental health counseling.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Court Decision Appeal

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

Competition Tribunal Dismisses Google's Constitutional Challenge

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed Google's constitutional challenge against the Competition Bureau's abuse of dominance litigation. The Tribunal affirmed its authority to impose administrative monetary penalties. The underlying case against Google regarding anti-competitive conduct in online advertising continues.

Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp. - Sovereign Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled that NJ Transit is not an arm of the State of New Jersey and therefore is not entitled to sovereign immunity. This decision resolves a conflict between state courts and clarifies the application of sovereign immunity to state-created entities.

Supreme Court: Substantial-Evidence Standard for Asylum Persecution Determinations

The Supreme Court ruled that courts of appeals must apply the substantial-evidence standard when reviewing the Board of Immigration Appeals' determination of whether undisputed facts constitute 'persecution' under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This decision clarifies the standard of review for asylum cases.

County of Lancaster, PA v. AFSCME District Council 89 - Labor Arbitration

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in County of Lancaster, PA v. AFSCME District Council 89, addressing whether a labor arbitration panel had jurisdiction to issue an award concerning impact bargaining due to unforeseen circumstances. The court reviewed the trial court's order denying the union's petition to vacate the arbitration award.

Protect PT & P.R. Wendell v. Twp. of Penn - Land Development Approval

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the approval of a revised land development application for an unconventional natural gas well pad. The court found that the Penn Township Board of Commissioners and the Court of Common Pleas correctly granted preliminary and final approval for EQT Artemis Production, LLC's project.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View

The EU Official Journal L series for March 4, 2026, has been published, featuring various legislative and non-legislative acts. Key items include updates to monetary agreements with Monaco and Andorra, a definitive countervailing duty on biodiesel imports from Indonesia, and amendments to regulations concerning automated driving systems.

Pearson v. Pearson - Child Custody Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed a child custody order, finding that certain provisions modifying custody upon completion of requirements without a best interest determination violated the Child Custody Act. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's order.