The Latest Breaking News from the Second Circuit

Louisiana neighbors' land fight over 70 feet ends with $15K damages after dead cow appears

In a prolonged conflict stemming from years of camaraderie, two families in Louisiana found themselves locked in a bitter legal battle regarding their property lines. The Colvins asserted ownership over a disputed 70-foot timberland strip, triggering rising tensions. Ultimately, the court sided with the Joneses, affirming the original boundary marked…

The Times of India · Sep 27

Jennifer Eckhart Death: What Authorities Have Said After Former Fox Business Producer Dies at 36

A Martin County incident report reveals new details on Jennifer Eckhart's death at 36, including who found her and how authorities have responded.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

'The Government Was Entitled': Trump Border Agents Can Now Search a Traveller's Cellphone Legally

The Second Circuit ruled that border agents may manually search travellers' phones without a warrant or suspicion, but did not decide whether forensic data extractions require greater safeguards.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Supreme Court Declines to Block New York School Vaccine Rule for Kindergartner as Measles Cases Climb

The Supreme Court denied an emergency bid to exempt a New York kindergartner from school vaccine rules. The order sets no precedent on the merits.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Court Upholds N.Y. Law Mandating Platforms Post Terms of Service and Report How Content Moderation Policies Have Been Enforced

From Judge John Cronan (S.D.N.Y.) today in X Corp. v. James: Businesses might not always want to share every detail… The post Court Upholds N.Y. Law Mandating Platforms Post Terms of Service and Report How Content Moderation Policies Have Been Enforced appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 26

Decades-long Linux ownership dispute effectively dead after Xinuos appeal rejected — US Court of Appeals halts the legal wrangling over IBM’s and Red Hat’s use of Project Monterey UNIX code

A decades-long dispute over the ownership of Linux looks like it is over. Earlier this month the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected Xinuos’ continued claims that IBM and Red Hat improperly contributed jointly‑developed Project Monterey UNIX code to Linux.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 25

Do Colleges Owe Partial Refunds for Online-Only COVID Transition?

The Second Circuit asks New York's highest court to indicate what New York law says on this.

Reason · Aug 12

“Coldplay Kiss Cam Energy”: Lawyers That Went Viral For Being Accidentally Caught Kissing In Central Park Identified

"Coldplay Kiss Cam Energy,” wrote one user.

Bored Panda · Jul 26

The Second Circuit's Problematic Rule 702 Analysis in its Recent Tylenol Decision

Last week, in Rutledge v. Walgreen Co., the Second Circuit revived failure-to-warn claims under state law relating to maternal use… The post The Second Circuit's Problematic Rule 702 Analysis in its Recent Tylenol Decision appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 20

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases new opinions for June 2026

Welcome to the June 29 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Jun 29