2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: Singh v. City of New York

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: Singh v. City of New York Introduction The case of Balwinder Singh v. The City of New York examines pivotal issues...

Second Circuit Affirms Limitations on Private Actions under PHL §18(2)(e) and Its Impact on GBL §349 and Unjust Enrichment Claims

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Second Circuit Affirms Limitations on Private Actions under PHL §18(2)(e) and Its Impact on GBL §349 and Unjust Enrichment Claims Introduction In the consolidated appeals of Ann McCracken et al. v....

Second Circuit Establishes Enhanced Scrutiny for Ineffective Assistance Claims in §2255 Motions: Abdalla v. United States

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Second Circuit Establishes Enhanced Scrutiny for Ineffective Assistance Claims in §2255 Motions: Abdalla v. United States Introduction In Ibrahim Akasha Abdalla v. United States of America, the...

Notice Requirements Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m): Insights from Moskovits v. Brazil

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Notice Requirements Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m): Insights from Moskovits v. Brazil Introduction The case of Alexander Moskovits v. Federal Republic of Brazil et al. presents a pivotal...

Libra Max v. Deborah Kaplan: Affirmation of Standing Doctrine under Article III

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Libra Max v. Deborah Kaplan: Affirmation of Standing Doctrine under Article III Introduction In the case of Libra Max v. Deborah Kaplan, the Plaintiff-Appellant, Libra Max, challenged the...

Affirmation of Racketeering Conviction in United States v. Frank Smith

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Affirmation of Racketeering Conviction in United States v. Frank Smith Introduction In the matter of United States of America v. Frank Smith, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Appellate Affirmation of Firearms-Narcotics Nexus and Sufficiency of Evidence in Racketeering Cases: United States v. Green

Date: Jan 25, 2024

Appellate Affirmation of Firearms-Narcotics Nexus and Sufficiency of Evidence in Racketeering Cases: United States v. Green Introduction In United States of America v. Brandon Green, heard by the...

No Surprises Act Constitutionality Challenge: Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Jan 24, 2024

No Surprises Act Constitutionality Challenge: Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of Daniel Haller and Long Island Surgical PLLC v. U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment on New York UIM Coverage; Critical Questions Certified to Indiana Supreme Court

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment on New York UIM Coverage; Critical Questions Certified to Indiana Supreme Court Introduction The case of William Loomis v. ACE American Insurance Company (91 F.4th...

Affirmation of Joint and Several Disgorgement and Lifetime Injunction in Antitrust Enforcement: FTC v. Shkreli

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Affirmation of Joint and Several Disgorgement and Lifetime Injunction in Antitrust Enforcement: FTC v. Shkreli Introduction The case of Federal Trade Commission, State of New York, et al. v. Martin...

Affirmation of ERISA and LMRDA Claims Dismissal: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jan 23, 2024

Affirmation of ERISA and LMRDA Claims Dismissal: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Patrick Brendan Spillane, Debra Spillane, AKA Deborah Spillane, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. New York...

Superseding Arbitration Clauses Through Release Agreements: Insights from TRG International v. Chishti

Date: Jan 23, 2024

Superseding Arbitration Clauses Through Release Agreements: Insights from TRG International v. Chishti Introduction In the landmark case of The Resource Group International Limited, TRG Pakistan...

Affirmation of Summary Dismissal in Fitzsimons v. NYC District Council of Carpenters: Key Takeaways on ERISA Administrative Remedies and LMRDA Claims

Date: Jan 23, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Dismissal in Fitzsimons v. NYC District Council of Carpenters: Key Takeaways on ERISA Administrative Remedies and LMRDA Claims Introduction In the case of Peter Fitzsimons et...

Second Circuit Limits Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine Amid FDA Delays in Baby Food Contamination Case

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Second Circuit Limits Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine Amid FDA Delays in Baby Food Contamination Case Introduction In the landmark case of Jordan White et al. v. Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, the United...

Second Circuit Reinforces Strict Adherence to Statute of Limitations in RICO Claims: Garrasi v. Wells Fargo Bank

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Second Circuit Reinforces Strict Adherence to Statute of Limitations in RICO Claims: Garrasi v. Wells Fargo Bank Introduction In the landmark case of Robert Garrasi v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the...

JLM Couture, Inc. v. Gutman: Redefining Social Media Account Ownership and Enforceability of Noncompete Clauses

Date: Jan 18, 2024

JLM Couture, Inc. v. Gutman: Redefining Social Media Account Ownership and Enforceability of Noncompete Clauses Introduction The case of JLM Couture, Inc. v. Hayley Paige Gutman, adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Civil RICO and § 1983 Claims: Ojeda v. Mendez et al.

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Civil RICO and § 1983 Claims: Ojeda v. Mendez et al. Introduction In the case of Michael Angelo Ojeda and Carmen Rosa Torres Ojeda v. Alfonso Mendez et al.,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in TransPerfect v. Lionbridge: Implications for DTSA Claims

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in TransPerfect v. Lionbridge: Implications for DTSA Claims Introduction The case of TransPerfect Global, Inc. v. Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., H.I.G. Middle Market,...

Second Circuit Reinforces Standards for Charge Joinder and Admissibility of Related Evidence in Armed Robbery and Conspiracy Cases

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Second Circuit Reinforces Standards for Charge Joinder and Admissibility of Related Evidence in Armed Robbery and Conspiracy Cases Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Kasheen...

Protected Activity Under the False Claims Act: Insights from Pilat v. Amedisys, Inc.

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Protected Activity Under the False Claims Act: Insights from Pilat v. Amedisys, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Pilat, Maniscalco, United States of America ex rel. Pilat, Maniscalco v....