Expanding Judicial Authority for Compassionate Release under the First Step Act: United States v. Ebbers Introduction United States of America v. Bernard J. Ebbers is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Consideration of Probationary Periods in SSI Disability Determinations: Sczepanski v. Saul Introduction In the case of Brittany N. Sczepanski v. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, the...
Second Circuit Establishes Enhanced Deference to Treating Physicians in Social Security Disability Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Albert A. Stacey, II v. Commissioner of Social Security...
Reversal of Turnover Orders in Vera v. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Highlights the Necessity of Independent Jurisdictional Analysis under FSIA and TRIA Introduction The appellate case of Vera v....
Substantive Reasonableness in Terrorism Sentencing: Insights from United States v. Fareed Mumuni Introduction The case of United States of America v. Fareed Mumuni (946 F.3d 97, 2d Cir. 2019)...
Second Circuit Affirms Default Judgment Under Rule 37 and Collateral Estoppel in FLSA and NYLL Violations Introduction The case Roselyn Isigi v. Harry Dorvilier, Harry's Nurses Registry explored...
Affirmation of Securities Fraud Dismissal in Shetty v. Trivago N.V. Introduction In the case of Dharmanand Shetty, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Trivago N.V. and other defendants, the United States Court of...
Visual Body Cavity Searches Must Be Supported by Reasonable Suspicion: Sloley v. Vanbramer Introduction Maxmillian Sloley v. Eric VanBramer et al., 945 F.3d 30 (2d Cir. 2019), is a landmark case in...
Heightened Pleading Standards in Securities Fraud: Gamm v. Sanderson Farms Establishes Crucial Precedent Introduction The case of GORDON GAMM, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY...
Lenzi v. Systemax: Enhancing Title VII Compensation Discrimination Standards Introduction Case: Danielle Lenzi v. Systemax, Inc., Richard Leeds, Chairman and CEO, Lawrence P. Reinhold, Executive...
Second Circuit Establishes No Judicial Approval Requirement for Rule 68(a) Settlements in FLSA Overtime Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Mei Xing Yu v. Hasaki Restaurant, Inc., the United...
Burden of Proof in Diplomatic Immunity Cases: Broidy v. Benomar Commentary Introduction In the case of Broidy Capital Management LLC, Elliott Broidy v. Jamal Benomar, adjudicated by the United States...
Limitations on Restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA): An Analysis of United States of America v. Calderon & Lillemoe Introduction In the landmark case of United States of...
Diversity Jurisdiction and Complex Ownership Structures: The Platinum-Montaur v. Navidea Decision Introduction The case of Platinum-Montaur Life Sciences, LLC v. Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc....
Second Circuit Vacates Balde's Conviction, Reinforcing Mens Rea Requirement for Firearm Possession by Unlawfully Present Aliens Following Rehaif Introduction In the case of United States of America...
Affirmation of Dismissal: Limits of Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Financial Institutions Introduction The case of Kathleen Johnson and Judith Woodard, individually and as Trustees of the...
Second Circuit Upholds Rights of Pro Se Inmates in Excessive Force and Retaliation Claims Introduction In the landmark case Ederick Fabricio v. Commissioner Anthony J. Annucci et al., the United...
Intentional Misconception in Interstate Sexual Conduct: United States v. Murphy Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Nicholas Murphy, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Judicial Immunity and Domestic Relations Abstention Upheld in Deem v. DiMella-Deem Introduction The case of Michael Anthony Deem v. Lorna DiMella-Deem et al. presents significant insights into the...
Extending the Boundaries of Section 1782: Comprehensive Analysis of In re Antonio del Valle Ruiz Introduction The case In re: Application of Antonio del Valle Ruiz and Others for an Order to Take...