2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Second Circuit Affirms Strict Compliance with PLRA Exhaustion Requirements in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims

Date: Sep 2, 2016

Second Circuit Affirms Strict Compliance with PLRA Exhaustion Requirements in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims Introduction The case of Daniel A. Riles, Jr. v. Mark Buchanan, Director of Medical Services was...

Personal Jurisdiction over Foreign Entities under the Anti-Terrorism Act: Waldman v. PLO and PA

Date: Sep 1, 2016

Personal Jurisdiction over Foreign Entities under the Anti-Terrorism Act: Waldman v. Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority Introduction In the landmark case Waldman v. Palestine...

Convergence in Wire Fraud: Greenberg's Conviction Affirmed

Date: Sep 1, 2016

Convergence in Wire Fraud: Greenberg's Conviction Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Daniel Greenberg, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Imputing Retaliatory Intent to Employers: Insights from Vasquez v. Empress Ambulance Service

Date: Aug 30, 2016

Imputing Retaliatory Intent to Employers: Insights from Vasquez v. Empress Ambulance Service Introduction The case of Andrea Vasquez v. Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. represents a significant...

Second Circuit Upholds Insurer's Duty to Defend Additional Insureds via Contractual Agreements

Date: Aug 30, 2016

Second Circuit Upholds Insurer's Duty to Defend Additional Insureds via Contractual Agreements Introduction The case of First Mercury Insurance Company et al. v. Shawmut Woodworking & Supply, Inc....

Continuing Collateral Consequences Affirmed for State-Level Violations under §2254 Habeas Corpus: Nowakowski v. New York

Date: Aug 27, 2016

Continuing Collateral Consequences Affirmed for State-Level Violations under §2254 Habeas Corpus: Nowakowski v. New York Introduction Robert Nowakowski v. The People of the State of New York is a...

Enforcing Website Terms: Amazon's Mandatory Arbitration Clause Under Scrutiny

Date: Aug 26, 2016

Enforcing Website Terms: Amazon's Mandatory Arbitration Clause Under Scrutiny Introduction The case of Dean Nicosia v. Amazon.com, Inc. (834 F.3d 220) addresses significant issues surrounding the...

Judicial Estoppel in ADA Discrimination Claims: Kovaco v. Rockbestos-Surprenant Cable Corporation

Date: Aug 23, 2016

Judicial Estoppel in ADA Discrimination Claims: Kovaco v. Rockbestos-Surprenant Cable Corporation Introduction Kovaco v. Rockbestos-Surprenant Cable Corporation, 834 F.3d 128 (2d Cir. 2016), is a...

Ancillary Jurisdiction of Federal Courts in Expunging Valid Convictions: Insights from Doe v. United States

Date: Aug 12, 2016

Ancillary Jurisdiction of Federal Courts in Expunging Valid Convictions: Insights from Doe v. United States Introduction The case of Jane Doe v. United States of America (833 F.3d 192) adjudicated by...

Chevron v. Donziger: Establishing Limits on Equitable Relief in RICO Cases

Date: Aug 9, 2016

Chevron v. Donziger: Establishing Limits on Equitable Relief in RICO Cases Introduction The case of Chevron Corporation v. Steven Donziger et al. is a landmark decision by the United States Court of...

Second Circuit Affirms Hobbs Act Robbery as a Crime of Violence under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)

Date: Aug 4, 2016

Second Circuit Affirms Hobbs Act Robbery as a “Crime of Violence” under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3) Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Elvin Hill, reported at 832 F.3d 135 (2d Cir....

Second Circuit Upholds Hobbs Act Robbery as 'Crime of Violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3): Elvin Hill Case Commentary

Date: Aug 4, 2016

Second Circuit Upholds Hobbs Act Robbery as 'Crime of Violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3): Elvin Hill Case Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Elvin Hill,...

Second Circuit Establishes Minimal Pleading Standards for Title IX Sex Bias Claims: Doe v. Columbia University

Date: Jul 30, 2016

Second Circuit Establishes Minimal Pleading Standards for Title IX Sex Bias Claims Introduction In the landmark case of John Doe v. Columbia University, 831 F.3d 46 (2d Cir. 2016), the United States...

Individualized Accommodation under ADA in Correctional Facilities: Insights from Wright v. New York DOC

Date: Jul 30, 2016

Individualized Accommodation under ADA in Correctional Facilities: Insights from Wright v. New York DOC Introduction Nathaniel Wright v. New York State Department of Corrections and Community...

Final Interest Payment Entitlement in Convertible Note Conversions: Insights from Orchard Hill Master Fund Ltd. v. SBA Communications Corp.

Date: Jul 22, 2016

Final Interest Payment Entitlement in Convertible Note Conversions: Insights from Orchard Hill Master Fund Ltd. v. SBA Communications Corp. Introduction In the appellate case Orchard Hill Master Fund...

Decertification of Class Actions Post-Jury Verdict: Mazzei v. The Money Store

Date: Jul 16, 2016

Decertification of Class Actions Post-Jury Verdict: Mazzei v. The Money Store Introduction The case of Joseph Mazzei, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, Plaintiff–Appellant, v....

Limits of 'Free and Clear' § 363 Sales: Successor Liability and Due Process in Bankruptcy

Date: Jul 14, 2016

Limits of 'Free and Clear' § 363 Sales: Successor Liability and Due Process in Bankruptcy Introduction The case of IN RE MOTORS LIQUIDATION COMPANY, Debtor et al. v. General Motors LLC, 829 F.3d 135...

Ross v. Blake: Redefining Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies under the PLRA

Date: Jul 13, 2016

Ross v. Blake: Redefining Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies under the PLRA Introduction In the landmark case of Mark Williams v. Correction Officers Priatno and Gammone, the United States Court...

Alphonse Hotel Corporation v. Nam T. Tran: Reinforcing Corporate Governance and Contract Enforcement

Date: Jul 12, 2016

Alphonse Hotel Corporation v. Nam T. Tran: Reinforcing Corporate Governance and Contract Enforcement Introduction The case of Alphonse Hotel Corporation (AHC) v. Nam T. Tran addresses critical issues...

Clarifying the Definition of "Financial Institution" under 18 U.S.C. §§1344 and 1014: Insights from United States v. Bouchard

Date: Jul 8, 2016

Clarifying the Definition of "Financial Institution" under 18 U.S.C. §§1344 and 1014: Insights from United States v. Bouchard Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael Bouchard...

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