Limitation of Accountant Liability in Securities Fraud: Lattanzio v. Deloitte Touche LLP Introduction The case of John Lattanzio et al. v. Deloitte Touche LLP addresses significant questions...
Williams v. United States: Establishing Standards for Resentencing Post-Booker/Fanfan Introduction The case of United States of America v. Art Williams and Roland Onaghinor (475 F.3d 468) presents a...
Equitable Tolling in Social Security Limitations Period: Acierno v. Barnhart Introduction In Vincent James Acierno v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security Administration, decided by...
Court of Appeals Second Circuit Certifies Key Question on NY CPLR § 205(a) Applicability Introduction The case of Reliance Insurance Company, a Pennsylvania Corporation v. PolyVision Corporation (474...
Impact of Judicial Discretion on Evidence Admissibility: Arlio v. Lively Introduction The case of James Arlio v. Marlin J. Lively serves as a pivotal example of the interplay between judicial...
Assessment of Judicial Impartiality: LoCASCIO v. UNITED STATES Establishes Standards for Recusal Motions Introduction The case of Frank LoCASCIO versus the UNITED STATES of America, adjudicated in...
Circumstantial Evidence in Products Liability: Second Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment Introduction In the landmark case Allstate Insurance Company and Granite Mutual Insurance Company v. Hamilton...
Second Circuit Sets New Standards for Counsel Fees and Excess Fund Allocation in Class Action Settlements Introduction In the landmark case Fears v. Wilhelmina Model Agency, Inc., the United States...
Revocation of In Forma Pauperis Status Not Frivolous: Tafari v. Hues Commentary Introduction Injah E. Tafari v. William Hues et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
The Erie County Strip Search Case: Clarifying the Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege in Government Policy Formulation Introduction The case of In re the County of Erie involves a class-action lawsuit...
Reaffirmation of Traditional Burden of Proof Under CAFA Jurisdiction: Galeno v. Blockbuster Introduction In the landmark case of Galeno v. Blockbuster, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for...
Interpretation of 'Contamination' in All-Risk Property Insurance Policies: Parks Real Estate Purchasing Group v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Parks Real Estate...
Affirmation of Absolute Immunity for Attorneys General in Representation Decisions Introduction The case of Sebastian Mangiafico v. Richard Blumenthal, et al. revolves around the legal protections...
Strict Application of Federal Rules 19 and 24: Non-Joinder of Third-Party Appellant Visa in MasterCard v. FIFA Introduction The case MasterCard International Incorporated v. Federation Internationale...
FERRAN v. TOWN OF NASSAU: Affirmation of Standards for Substantive Due Process and Petition Clause Claims Introduction FERRAN v. TOWN OF NASSAU is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States...
Fraudulent Inducement Claims in Employment Settlements: Insights from Wall v. CSX Transportation Introduction The case of Douglas E. Wall v. CSX Transportation, Inc. and Consolidated Rail Corporation...
Clarifying Standards: Second Circuit on Rescinding In Absentia Removal Orders and Reopening Proceedings Introduction The case of Abdoh Ahmed Alrefae v. Michael Chertoff et al., adjudicated by the...
Equitable Relief and Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Federal Employment Discrimination: Fernandez v. Chertoff Case Analysis Introduction Fernandez v. Chertoff is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Procedural Safeguards in Ballot Access Disputes Upheld in Rivera-Powell v. New York City Board of Elections Introduction In Verena Rivera-Powell et al. v. New York City Board of Elections, 470 F.3d...
Preemption of New York Labor Law §211-a by the National Labor Relations Act: Comprehensive Analysis of Healthcare Associations v. Pataki Introduction The case of Healthcare Association of New York...