2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Anti-Stacking Provision in Allstate's Insurance Policy: GREENIDGE v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Date: Apr 26, 2006

Affirmation of Anti-Stacking Provision in Allstate's Insurance Policy: GREENIDGE v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Introduction GREENIDGE v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, 446 F.3d 356 (2d Cir. 2006), is a...

Enhancing Standards for Hostile Work Environment Claims: Schiano v. Quality Payroll Systems

Date: Apr 25, 2006

Enhancing Standards for Hostile Work Environment Claims: Schiano v. Quality Payroll Systems Introduction Nicole Schiano v. Quality Payroll Systems, Inc. and Michael Tintweiss, 445 F.3d 597 (2d Cir....

Second Circuit Clarifies Pleading Standards for Employment Discrimination Claims in Leibowitz v. Cornell University

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Second Circuit Clarifies Pleading Standards for Employment Discrimination Claims in Leibowitz v. Cornell University Introduction The case of Margaret Sipser Leibowitz v. Cornell University, decided...

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Asylum Based on Political Activities in Host Country

Date: Apr 22, 2006

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Asylum Based on Political Activities in Host Country Introduction Kyaw Zwar Tun v. United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (445 F.3d 554) is a...

Affirmation of Immigration Judges' Broad Discretion in Continuance Denials: Morgan v. Gonzales

Date: Apr 21, 2006

Affirmation of Immigration Judges' Broad Discretion in Continuance Denials: Morgan v. Gonzales Introduction The case of George Morgan v. Alberto R. Gonzales is a pivotal decision by the United States...

Refining Reasonable Accommodation Standards for Religious Practices under Title VII: Baker v. Home Depot

Date: Apr 20, 2006

Refining Reasonable Accommodation Standards for Religious Practices under Title VII: Baker v. Home Depot Introduction Baker v. Home Depot, 445 F.3d 541 (2d Cir. 2006), is a pivotal case that examines...

Second Circuit Affirms Appellate Review of Immigration Judges' Continuance Denials in CAT Claims

Date: Apr 19, 2006

Second Circuit Affirms Appellate Review of Immigration Judges' Continuance Denials in CAT Claims Introduction The case of Rasaq Opyemi Sanusi v. Alberto Gonzales addressed significant issues...

United States v. Reifler, Laken, & Black: Establishing Precedents in RICO Conspiracies and Restitution Orders

Date: Apr 19, 2006

United States v. Reifler, Laken, & Black: Establishing Precedents in RICO Conspiracies and Restitution Orders Introduction The case of United States of America v. Lionel Reifler, Glenn B. Laken, John...

Sista v. CDC IXIS North America: Affirming Non-Discriminatory Termination Under ADA and FMLA

Date: Apr 14, 2006

Sista v. CDC IXIS North America: Affirming Non-Discriminatory Termination Under ADA and FMLA Introduction In the landmark case of A. Michael SISTA v. CDC IXIS NORTH AMERICA, INC., adjudicated by the...

Establishing Federal Jurisdiction Over Private Insurers Under the National Flood Insurance Act: Insights from Palmieri v. Allstate

Date: Apr 14, 2006

Establishing Federal Jurisdiction Over Private Insurers Under the National Flood Insurance Act: Insights from Palmieri v. Allstate Introduction Palmieri v. Allstate Insurance Company (445 F.3d 179,...

Affiliates Bound by Securities Registration and the Role of Disgorgement: SEC v. Cavanagh

Date: Apr 11, 2006

Affiliates Bound by Securities Registration and the Role of Disgorgement: SEC v. Cavanagh Introduction SEC v. Thomas Edward Cavanagh et al., 445 F.3d 105 (2d Cir. 2006), is a pivotal case in...

Asylum Claims Based on Independent Future Persecution: Paul v. Gonzales Establishes New Precedent

Date: Apr 7, 2006

Asylum Claims Based on Independent Future Persecution: Paul v. Gonzales Establishes New Precedent Introduction Victor Paul v. Alberto Gonzales is a landmark decision by the United States Court of...

Establishing Non-Party Standing to Vacate Judgments under Rule 60(b): The Second Circuit's Decision in Grace v. Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York

Date: Apr 5, 2006

Establishing Non-Party Standing to Vacate Judgments under Rule 60(b): The Second Circuit's Decision in Grace v. Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York Comprehensive Commentary on the United States...

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2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Anti-Stacking Provision in Allstate's Insurance Policy: GREENIDGE v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Enhancing Standards for Hostile Work Environment Claims: Schiano v. Quality Payroll Systems

Second Circuit Clarifies Pleading Standards for Employment Discrimination Claims in Leibowitz v. Cornell University

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Asylum Based on Political Activities in Host Country

Affirmation of Immigration Judges' Broad Discretion in Continuance Denials: Morgan v. Gonzales

Refining Reasonable Accommodation Standards for Religious Practices under Title VII: Baker v. Home Depot

Second Circuit Affirms Appellate Review of Immigration Judges' Continuance Denials in CAT Claims

United States v. Reifler, Laken, & Black: Establishing Precedents in RICO Conspiracies and Restitution Orders

Sista v. CDC IXIS North America: Affirming Non-Discriminatory Termination Under ADA and FMLA

Establishing Federal Jurisdiction Over Private Insurers Under the National Flood Insurance Act: Insights from Palmieri v. Allstate

Affiliates Bound by Securities Registration and the Role of Disgorgement: SEC v. Cavanagh

Asylum Claims Based on Independent Future Persecution: Paul v. Gonzales Establishes New Precedent

Establishing Non-Party Standing to Vacate Judgments under Rule 60(b): The Second Circuit's Decision in Grace v. Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York

Cioffi v. Averill Park: Establishing the Boundaries of Retaliatory Termination for Public Employees

Refining Sentencing Jurisdiction: Insights from United States v. Fernandez

DENNEY v. JENKENS GILCHRIST: Refining Judgment Credit Provisions in Class Action Settlements

Objective Reasonableness in Applying Strickland: Second Circuit Upholds Appellate Division's Decision in Lynn v. Bliden

Ensuring Voluntary and Intelligent Pleas: Second Circuit Upholds Boykin Standards in Hanson v. Phillips

Duty of Due Diligence for Sophisticated Investors Established in Crigger v. Fahnestock

Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine Reinforced in Ellis v. Tribune Television Co.