Clarification of the 'Preponderates Heavily' Standard in Rule 33 Motions: United States v. Archer Introduction United States v. Devon Archer is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Under the Prison Litigation Reform Act: Hayes v. Correctional Officers Sets New Precedent Introduction In Hayes v. Correctional Officers, the United States Court...
Second Circuit Affirms Limitations on §1983 and Bivens Claims Against Federal Agencies and Private Attorneys Introduction In the case of Wycliffe H. O'Donoghue v. United States Social Security...
Second Circuit Affirms Connecticut's Ballot Access Requirements Against First Amendment Challenge Introduction The case of Libertarian Party of Connecticut, Harold Harris, and Daniel Reale v. Ned...
Second Circuit Upholds Sua Sponte Dismissal of Frivolous Pro Se Complaint Under 28 U.S.C. §1915(e)(2) Introduction In the case of Warren R. Kraft v. The City of New York, decided by the United States...
At-Will Termination and Affirmative Duties in Exclusive Bottling Agreements: Insights from Pepsi Cola Company v. CEPSA Introduction The case of Pepsi Cola Company v. Compania Embotelladora Del...
Empowering Courts: Expansion of Discretion in Compassionate Release under the First Step Act Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jeremy D. Zullo represents a significant shift in the...
SIPA's Priority Takes Precedence Over §548(c) 'For Value' Defense in Madoff Clawback Actions Introduction The judicial landscape surrounding fraudulent financial schemes took a significant turn with...
Knowledge of Felon Status in Firearm Possession: Analysis of United States of America v. Robbull Bryant Introduction United States of America, Appellee, v. Robbull Bryant, Rich, Defendant-Appellant...
Clarifying the 'Special Duty' Requirement in Municipal Negligence Claims: Second Circuit's Analysis in Ferreira v. City of Binghamton Introduction In the case of Jesus Ferreira v. City of Binghamton,...
Affirming Dismissal of RICO and §1983 Claims: Implications for Hypothetical Jurisdiction and Judicial Immunity Introduction In the case George H. Butcher III v. Bradley W. Wendt et al. (975 F.3d...
Vacatur of Lower Court Decisions in Moot Immigration Detention Cases Introduction The case of Adham Amin Hassoun v. Jeffrey Searls addresses the complexities surrounding the mootness of a legal...
Mandala v. NTT Data: Title VII Disparate Impact Claims Must Demonstrate Representative Applicant Pool Introduction Mandala v. NTT Data, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...
Second Circuit Upholds Exhaustion and Zone of Interests Bar for Advocacy Organizations in Naturalization Case Introduction In the case of Daysi Moya, Obdulia Ruiz, and Youth Ministries for Peace and...
First Step Act Limitations in Sentencing Reductions: Analysis of United States v. Moore Introduction United States v. Jonathan T. Moore, 975 F.3d 84 (2d Cir. 2020), addresses the application of the...
Recognition of New York Robbery in Second Degree as a "Violent Felony" under the Armed Career Criminal Act Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Shameke Walker (974 F.3d 193),...
Second Circuit Limits Jurisdiction for Subsequent Preliminary Injunctions on Immigration Rules Amid COVID-19 Introduction In the landmark case State of New York et al. v. United States Department of...
Affirming the Necessity of Plausible Injury in Unlawful Rebate Claims: Mark Dane v. UnitedHealthcare Introduction In Mark Dane, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v....
In Forma Pauperis Status and Sua Sponte Dismissals: A Landmark Decision in McFadden v. Noeth Introduction The case of Reginald McFadden v. Joseph Noeth represents a significant judicial examination...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Under PLRA Affirmed in Girard v. Auburn Correctional Facility Introduction In the case of Chauncey Girard v. Auburn Correctional Facility, the United States...