U.S. v. Cardenas - Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jey James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Cardenas's state of mind, potentially impacting his defense.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Appeal

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 Aryeetey's arguments regarding DNA evidence disclosure and sentence reasonableness to be unpersuasive.

Lanesborough v. Nextres - Arbitration Award Appeal Decision

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on an appeal concerning an arbitration award between Lanesborough 2000, LLC and Nextres, LLC. The court affirmed the partial confirmation of the award and the award of prejudgment interest but vacated the injunction of a state-court foreclosure action, remanding for further consideration.

Mar-Can Transp. Co. v. Pension Fund - ERISA Withdrawal Liability

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's judgment in Mar-Can Transp. Co. v. Pension Fund, reducing Mar-Can's ERISA withdrawal liability by $1.8 million. The court interpreted a key ERISA provision regarding the calculation of withdrawal liability when employees switch unions and pension plans.

Care One LLC v. NLRB - Court Opinion on Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Care One LLC and its affiliates. The healthcare facilities appealed the denial of their motion to halt NLRB proceedings for alleged unfair labor practices, citing issues with the NLRB's quorum and ALJ appointment. The court found the plaintiffs could not demonstrate irreparable harm.

SBK ART LLC v. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Discovery for Foreign Litigation

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court's order granting SBK ART LLC's petition for discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782 in aid of foreign litigation. The court disagreed with the respondent law firm's argument that discovery should be denied if the documents are not discoverable from the foreign client abroad.

Linda Burkett Mornay Harris v. Ibuild, LLC - Appeal Dismissed and Remanded

The Louisiana Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal in Linda Burkett Mornay Harris v. Ibuild, LLC, citing a lack of a valid, final judgment to confer appellate jurisdiction. The case, involving a property dispute and allegations of a forged power of attorney, has been remanded for further proceedings.

John Wayne Daigle v. Anco Insulations, Inc. - Writ Granted, Reversed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ of supervisory review in John Wayne Daigle v. Anco Insulations, Inc., reversing a lower court's decision. The appellate court found that the wrongful death claims asserted by the decedent's survivors had prescribed.

Rhonda K. Oliver v. Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans - Employment Termination Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a Civil Service Commission decision that upheld the termination of Rhonda K. Oliver's employment with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans. The court found that the termination proceedings did not comply with procedural due process.

Lirette v. Adams - Appeals Dismissed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit dismissed the appeals in the case of Lirette v. Adams, et al. The disposition indicates that the appeals were dismissed, with one judge concurring in the result. This ruling concludes the appellate proceedings for the involved parties.