Treasury Sanctions DPRK IT Worker Fraud Facilitators

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned six individuals and two entities for facilitating North Korean IT worker schemes that defraud U.S. businesses and generate revenue for DPRK's weapons programs. These actions aim to protect U.S. businesses and hold accountable those involved in these illicit activities.

Treasury Sanctions Rwanda Officials for Supporting M23 in DRC

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior officials for actively supporting the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These sanctions aim to enforce peace accords and condemn violations of international agreements.

Treasury Sanctions Four Sham Charities Funding Hamas Military Wing

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated four sham charities for directly funding Hamas's Military Wing and its terrorist activities. These designations aim to disrupt Hamas's global network of illicit fundraising and prevent the misuse of the charitable sector for violent aims.

Russell v. Scott - Constitutional Rights Violation by Corrections Officer

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a corrections officer accused of sexually abusing a pretrial detainee. The court clarified the distinct legal standards for Fourteenth Amendment claims by pretrial detainees versus Eighth Amendment claims by convicted prisoners, finding the officer's alleged conduct violated clearly established constitutional rights.

Second Circuit Court Opinion - Denial of Rehearing En Banc

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a petition for rehearing en banc in cases 23-258 and 23-354. While the majority denied the rehearing, several judges filed opinions concurring or dissenting from the denial, indicating ongoing judicial discussion on the matter.

Suarez v. Sullivan - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's grant of summary judgment in Suarez v. Sullivan. The court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claims of deliberate indifference to conditions of confinement and medical needs against New York State correctional and mental health officials. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

2nd Circuit: Asylum and Withholding of Removal Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part a petition for review concerning an immigration appeal. The court remanded the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine if the petitioner would be entitled to asylum or withholding of removal absent a material support bar, while denying review of the Convention Against Torture claims.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, holding that New York City Police Officers are entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court found that arguable probable cause existed for the arrest of Guo Hua Jin, overturning the denial of summary judgment.

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, finding he was entitled to qualified immunity. The decision stems from a false arrest and malicious prosecution claim related to a sexual assault accusation.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Court Opinion on No-Fault Insurance Benefits

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court's decision was based on a certified question answered by the New York Court of Appeals, which held that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.