2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Qualified Immunity Implications for SWAT Deployment in Routine Searches: Second Circuit's Terebesi Decision

Date: Aug 22, 2014

Qualified Immunity Implications for SWAT Deployment in Routine Searches: Second Circuit's Terebesi Decision Introduction The case of Ronald Terebesi v. Sergeant Jay Torreso et al. adjudicated by the...

RJR Nabisco and the European Community: Establishing RICO's Extraterritorial Reach and Clarifying Diversity Jurisdiction

Date: Aug 21, 2014

RJR Nabisco and the European Community: Establishing RICO's Extraterritorial Reach and Clarifying Diversity Jurisdiction Introduction In the landmark case of European Community v. RJR Nabisco, Inc.,...

Public Access to Judicial Documents Under First Amendment Upheld: Second Circuit Reverses Seal on Compliance Reports in U.S. v. Erie County

Date: Aug 19, 2014

Public Access to Judicial Documents Under First Amendment Upheld: Second Circuit Reverses Seal on Compliance Reports in U.S. v. Erie County Introduction In United States of America v. Erie County,...

Extraterritorial Limitations of Section 10(b) in Securities-Based Swap Agreements: Insights from Parkcentral Global Hub Ltd. v. Porsche Automobil Holdings SE

Date: Aug 16, 2014

Extraterritorial Limitations of Section 10(b) in Securities-Based Swap Agreements: Insights from Parkcentral Global Hub Ltd. v. Porsche Automobil Holdings SE Introduction The case of Parkcentral...

Enhancing Miranda Protections in Custodial Interrogations with Civil Personnel: Jackson v. Conway

Date: Aug 15, 2014

Enhancing Miranda Protections in Custodial Interrogations with Civil Personnel: Jackson v. Conway Introduction In the landmark case of Shawn A. Jackson v. James T. Conway, the United States Court of...

Jurisdictional Limits on Liquidating Trustees in Bankruptcy Tax Refund Claims: U.S. v. Bond

Date: Aug 14, 2014

Jurisdictional Limits on Liquidating Trustees in Bankruptcy Tax Refund Claims: U.S. v. Bond Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Edward P. Bond (762 F.3d 255), the United States...

Second Circuit Establishes Enhanced Standards for Reasonable Belief in SOX Whistleblower Claims

Date: Aug 9, 2014

Second Circuit Establishes Enhanced Standards for Reasonable Belief in SOX Whistleblower Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Christian NIELSEN v. AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, decided on...

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for 'Particular Social Group' in Asylum Cases: Sil v. Paloka

Date: Aug 8, 2014

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for 'Particular Social Group' in Asylum Cases: Sil v. Paloka Introduction In the landmark case of Sil v. Paloka, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Enforcement of Exoneration Clauses in Intermodal Transportation: Insights from Sompo Japan Insurance Co. v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.

Date: Aug 7, 2014

Enforcement of Exoneration Clauses in Intermodal Transportation: Insights from Sompo Japan Insurance Co. v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Sompo Japan Insurance...

Defining "Customer" in FINRA Arbitration: Insights from Citigroup Global Markets Inc. v. Ghazi Abbar

Date: Aug 2, 2014

Defining "Customer" in FINRA Arbitration: Insights from Citigroup Global Markets Inc. v. Ghazi Abbar Introduction The case of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Plaintiff–Counter–Defendant–Appellee, v....

Second Circuit Reinforces Materiality of Environmental Non-Compliance Omissions in Securities Prospectus

Date: Aug 1, 2014

Second Circuit Reinforces Materiality of Environmental Non-Compliance Omissions in Securities Prospectus Introduction The case of Vaughn Leroy Meyer, Richard Matkevich, Abdullah Al Mahmud, and Azriel...

ERISA Preemption Limited by Insurance Savings Clause: Comprehensive Analysis of Wurtz v. Rawlings

Date: Aug 1, 2014

ERISA Preemption Limited by Insurance Savings Clause: Comprehensive Analysis of Wurtz v. Rawlings Introduction In the case of Meghan Wurtz and Mindy Burnovski v. The Rawlings Company, LLC, Oxford...

Second Circuit Sets Standards for Excessiveness of Punitive Damages in Malicious Prosecution Cases: Stampf v. LIRR

Date: Jul 31, 2014

Second Circuit Sets Standards for Excessiveness of Punitive Damages in Malicious Prosecution Cases: Stampf v. Long Island Railroad Introduction In the case of Melissa Stampf v. The Long Island...

Two-Player Market Deception Presumptions Upheld: Advancing False Advertising Jurisprudence under the Lanham Act

Date: Jul 30, 2014

Two-Player Market Deception Presumptions Upheld: Advancing False Advertising Jurisprudence under the Lanham Act Introduction In the landmark case Merck Eprova AG v. Gnosis S.P.A., the United States...

Summary Judgment Reversed in Pro Se Title VII Race Discrimination and Retaliation Case: Kirkland v. Cablevision Systems

Date: Jul 26, 2014

Summary Judgment Reversed in Pro Se Title VII Race Discrimination and Retaliation Case: Kirkland v. Cablevision Systems Introduction In the case of Garry Kirkland v. Cablevision Systems, the United...

Second Circuit Establishes Comprehensive Approach to Hostile Work Environment Claims and Refines 'Sham Issue of Fact' Doctrine

Date: Jul 25, 2014

Second Circuit Establishes Comprehensive Approach to Hostile Work Environment Claims and Refines 'Sham Issue of Fact' Doctrine Introduction The case of Cindy Moll v. Telesector Resources Group, Inc....

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