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

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling that Reidy Contracting Group was an additional insured under Mt. Hawley Insurance Company's excess liability policy. The court held that the Employers Liability Exclusion was ambiguous and must be construed against Mt. Hawley.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of copyright management information claims but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on DMCA safe harbor issues.

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association - Antitrust

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision in Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association, finding the imposed music licensing rates and revenue base definition unreasonable. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, impacting how music licensing fees are determined for concert promoters.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Foster Care Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's dismissal in B.B. v. Hochul. The court found that plaintiffs, children removed from their parents, have standing to challenge New York's foster care certification scheme, which denied relatives certification due to criminal history or child abuse reports. The court remanded for further proceedings.

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

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling, reducing Mar-Can Transportation Company's withdrawal liability from the Local 854 Pension Fund by $1.8 million. The decision clarifies the interpretation of an ERISA provision concerning asset and liability transfers when an employer changes pension plans due to union representation changes.

Peña Garcia v. Dept 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 denial of reimbursement for medical cannabis edibles under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, citing marijuana's Schedule I status under federal law.

Franco v. Capital One Financial Corp. - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Franco v. Capital One Financial Corp., was filed on February 19, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim based on federal question jurisdiction and is categorized under Civil Rights: Other.

Avery v. El Paso County - Property Seizure Case

In Avery v. El Paso County, the District Court for Colorado modified a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss a property seizure case. The court adopted the findings of fact but sustained the plaintiffs' objection, allowing the case to proceed despite issues with timely service.

Colorado Federal Court Denies Motion to Amend Scheduling Order

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion by defendants Jacobs Solutions Inc. and related entities to amend the scheduling order. The court previously denied a motion to compel discovery responses that exceeded the limits set in the scheduling order.

Kemp v. Point Digital Finance, Inc. - Civil Filing

A new civil case, Kemp v. Point Digital Finance, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 8, 2026. The case number is 5:26-cv-01990 and involves a complaint filed by Michelle A. Kemp against Point Digital Finance, Inc.