Valerie Caproni

Rule Changes

Presiding over RealPage v. James; reconsideration motion pending

New York asked a federal judge on October 13 to reconsider the injunction that paused its ban on algorithmic rent-setting software. The state also answered RealPage's lawsuit that day, denying the company is entitled to relief and asking the court to dismiss the case.

Updated 13 hours ago

Money Moves

Must approve the $39 million settlement

Merrill Lynch agreed to pay $39 million to settle a class action that said it paid retirement-account customers near-zero interest on idle cash. The deal, filed Sept. 30 in Manhattan federal court, awaits approval from US District Judge Valerie Caproni.

Updated Oct 3

Rule Changes

Presiding over Flores lawsuit

For twenty years, the National Football League has resolved disputes through arbitration controlled by its commissioner. On February 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that system cannot shield the league from allegations of discrimination against Black coaches, meaning evidence about how teams make hiring decisions will become public.

Updated May 29