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 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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. Introduction In the appellate case Orchard Hill Master Fund...
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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael Bouchard...
Walsh v. NYCHA: Second Circuit Emphasizes Comprehensive Evidence Review in Sex Discrimination Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Rita Walsh v. New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA),...
Specificity Requirement for Objections in Magistrate Judge Reports Affirmed in Benitez v. Parmer et al Introduction In the case of Henry Benitez v. William Parmer et al., the United States Court of...
Determining Citizenship of National Banks for Diversity Jurisdiction: OneWest Bank v. Melina Introduction The case of OneWest Bank, N.A. v. Robert W. Melina (827 F.3d 214) addresses a pivotal...
Affirmation of ALJ's Residual Functional Capacity Findings in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction In the case of Brian Michael Camille v. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Bivens Claim: McGowan v. United States Introduction The case of Daniel McGowan v. United States of America, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...