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2nd Circuit Upholds FBAR Penalties Against Couple for Foreign Account

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed civil penalties against Juan and Catherine Reyes for failing to report their foreign bank account holdings. The January 2026 decision upholds summary judgment enforcing penalties under federal banking disclosure laws.

•Second Circuit affirmed civil penalties against couple for failing to file required foreign bank account reports
•Court held that 'willful' FBAR violations include reckless conduct, not just intentional violations
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Second Circuit Affirms Felon-in-Possession Conviction for Jomari Tonge

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction of Jomari Tonge on January 7, 2026, for possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. The three-judge panel upheld the district court's judgment following Tonge's guilty plea to violating federal firearms law.

•Second Circuit affirmed Jomari Tonge's conviction for illegal firearm possession by a felon
•Court issued summary order with no precedential effect following Tonge's guilty plea
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Second Circuit Vacates Part of Conviction in US v. Apolinaris Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on January 6, 2026, partially vacating and remanding the conviction of Caleb Apolinaris, also known as 'Kappa,' in a criminal case from the Eastern District of New York.

•Second Circuit partially vacated Caleb Apolinaris's conviction and remanded case to district court
•Three-judge panel issued non-precedential summary order on January 6, 2026
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2nd Circuit Affirms District Court in Groisman v. Jeffrey Zwick Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a lower court judgment in a case involving Daniel Groisman and law firm Jeffrey Zwick & Associates. The appeals court issued a summary order on January 6, 2026, upholding the Eastern District of New York's decision from January 2025.

•Second Circuit affirmed Eastern District of New York decision in summary order with no precedential effect
•Case involved law firm Jeffrey Zwick & Associates and multiple other defendants in complex litigation
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Second Circuit Affirms Criminal Conviction of Lamor Whitehead

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the criminal conviction of Lamor Whitehead in a summary order issued January 6, 2026. The three-judge panel upheld a judgment entered by the Southern District of New York on June 17, 2024.

•Second Circuit affirmed Lamor Whitehead's criminal conviction in summary order
•Three-judge panel upheld June 2024 judgment from Southern District of New York
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2nd Circuit Issues Summary Order in Immigration Family Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on January 5, 2026, in Caisaguano-Quizhpi v. Bondi, an immigration case involving a family challenging decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The case names Pamela Bondi as the respondent in her capacity as U.S. Attorney General.

•Second Circuit issued summary order on January 5, 2026, in family immigration case involving four petitioners
•Case challenges Board of Immigration Appeals decision with Pamela Bondi named as U.S. Attorney General
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Second Circuit Affirms District Court in Clarke v. GEICO Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a lower court judgment in a case involving Dr. Colin Clarke and his medical practice against multiple GEICO insurance companies. The January 5, 2026 summary order concluded an appeal that arose from civil RICO actions brought by GEICO.

•Second Circuit affirmed district court judgment against Dr. Colin Clarke and his medical practice in dispute with multiple GEICO insurance companies
•Case originated from civil RICO actions brought by GEICO against the medical practice
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