2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Defining the Scope of Conspiracy in Insider Trading: The Geibel, Conner, and Allen Decision

Date: May 29, 2004

Defining the Scope of Conspiracy in Insider Trading: The Geibel, Conner, and Allen Decision Introduction In United States v. Geibel, Conner, and Allen, the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Reaffirming the Public Safety Exception to Miranda and the Scope of Warrantless Parole Searches in United States v. Sewn Newton

Date: May 27, 2004

Reaffirming the Public Safety Exception to Miranda and the Scope of Warrantless Parole Searches in United States v. Sewn Newton Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Sewn Newton, the...

Affirmation of Anti-Suit Injunctions and Arbitration Enforcement in Paramedics Electromedicina Comercial v. GE Medical Systems

Date: May 26, 2004

Affirmation of Anti-Suit Injunctions and Arbitration Enforcement in Paramedics Electromedicina Comercial v. GE Medical Systems Introduction The case of Paramedics Electromedicina Comercial, Ltda. v....

Impact of Drug-Related Motive Evidence in Bank Robbery Cases: Analysis of United States v. LaFlam

Date: May 26, 2004

Impact of Drug-Related Motive Evidence in Bank Robbery Cases: Analysis of United States v. LaFlam Introduction The case of United States of America v. Darrell P. LaFlam (369 F.3d 153) presents...

Second Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in ADA Accommodation Case, Recognizing Genuine Factual Disputes

Date: May 25, 2004

Second Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in ADA Accommodation Case, Recognizing Genuine Factual Disputes Introduction The case of Stewart J. Rodal, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Anesthesia Group of...

Second Circuit Clarifies Enforceability of Liquidated Damages and Attorneys' Fees in Performance Bonds

Date: May 21, 2004

Second Circuit Clarifies Enforceability of Liquidated Damages and Attorneys' Fees in Performance Bonds Introduction The case of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and American Home Assurance...

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of §2(c) Robinson-Patman Claim: Implications for Antitrust Standing

Date: May 21, 2004

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of §2(c) Robinson-Patman Claim: Implications for Antitrust Standing Introduction The case of Blue Tree Hotels Investment (Canada), Ltd. v. Starwood Hotels Resorts...

Relevant Community for Lodestar Calculation Under the Voting Rights Act: Second Circuit's Ruling in Arbor Hill v. County of Albany

Date: May 21, 2004

Relevant Community for Lodestar Calculation Under the Voting Rights Act: Second Circuit's Ruling in Arbor Hill Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Association v. County of Albany Introduction The case of...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Williams v. R.H. Donnelley Corp.: Implications for Title VII Discrimination Claims

Date: May 14, 2004

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Williams v. R.H. Donnelley Corp.: Implications for Title VII Discrimination Claims Introduction In Charlina Williams v. R.H. Donnelley Corp., 368 F.3d 123 (2d Cir....

Bankruptcy Removal Statutes Supersede Securities Act Non-Removal Provisions: Analysis of California Public Employees' Retirement System v. WorldCom, Inc.

Date: May 12, 2004

Bankruptcy Removal Statutes Supersede Securities Act Non-Removal Provisions: Analysis of California Public Employees' Retirement System v. WorldCom, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of...

Establishing Federal Jurisdiction Over Retaliatory Discharge Under First Amendment: Bracey v. Board of Education

Date: May 12, 2004

Establishing Federal Jurisdiction Over Retaliatory Discharge Under First Amendment: Bracey v. Board of Education Introduction The case of Gregory Bracey v. Board of Education of the City of...

Strict Limits on Reopening Habeas Proceedings under Rule 60(b) and AEDPA: The Harris Decision

Date: May 5, 2004

Strict Limits on Reopening Habeas Proceedings under Rule 60(b) and AEDPA: The Harris Decision Introduction Roy William Harris v. United States of America, 367 F.3d 74 (2d Cir. 2004), is a landmark...

Requirements for Factual Findings in Sentencing Enhancements under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.1(b): United States v. Dima Koner

Date: May 4, 2004

Requirements for Factual Findings in Sentencing Enhancements under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.1(b): United States v. Dima Koner Introduction United States of America v. Dima Koner, decided by the United States...

Feingold v. NY DMV: Shaping Hostile Work Environment Standards under Title VII

Date: May 1, 2004

Feingold v. NY DMV: Shaping Hostile Work Environment Standards under Title VII Introduction In Feingold v. The State of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed...

Reaffirmation of Exhaustion Requirement in Federal Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Reaffirmation of Exhaustion Requirement in Federal Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction The case of Richard DiGuglielmo v. Joseph T. Smith, 366 F.3d 130 (2d Cir. 2004), presents a pivotal...

Affirming Mandatory Arbitration of Title VII Claims: The Gold v. Deutsche Bank Decision

Date: Apr 22, 2004

Affirming Mandatory Arbitration of Title VII Claims: The Gold v. Deutsche Bank Decision Introduction The case of Jonathan Gold v. Deutsche Aktiengesellschaft, adjudicated by the United States Court...

Transformative Fair Use Defense Maintains Upper Hand in Copyright Infringement: Second Circuit's Ruling in NXIVM v. Ross Institute

Date: Apr 21, 2004

Transformative Fair Use Defense Maintains Upper Hand in Copyright Infringement: Second Circuit's Ruling in NXIVM v. Ross Institute Introduction The case of NXIVM Corporation and First Principles,...

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2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Defining the Scope of Conspiracy in Insider Trading: The Geibel, Conner, and Allen Decision

Reaffirming the Public Safety Exception to Miranda and the Scope of Warrantless Parole Searches in United States v. Sewn Newton

Affirmation of Anti-Suit Injunctions and Arbitration Enforcement in Paramedics Electromedicina Comercial v. GE Medical Systems

Impact of Drug-Related Motive Evidence in Bank Robbery Cases: Analysis of United States v. LaFlam

Second Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in ADA Accommodation Case, Recognizing Genuine Factual Disputes

Second Circuit Clarifies Enforceability of Liquidated Damages and Attorneys' Fees in Performance Bonds

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of §2(c) Robinson-Patman Claim: Implications for Antitrust Standing

Relevant Community for Lodestar Calculation Under the Voting Rights Act: Second Circuit's Ruling in Arbor Hill v. County of Albany

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Williams v. R.H. Donnelley Corp.: Implications for Title VII Discrimination Claims

Bankruptcy Removal Statutes Supersede Securities Act Non-Removal Provisions: Analysis of California Public Employees' Retirement System v. WorldCom, Inc.

Establishing Federal Jurisdiction Over Retaliatory Discharge Under First Amendment: Bracey v. Board of Education

Strict Limits on Reopening Habeas Proceedings under Rule 60(b) and AEDPA: The Harris Decision

Requirements for Factual Findings in Sentencing Enhancements under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.1(b): United States v. Dima Koner

Feingold v. NY DMV: Shaping Hostile Work Environment Standards under Title VII

Reaffirmation of Exhaustion Requirement in Federal Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Affirming Mandatory Arbitration of Title VII Claims: The Gold v. Deutsche Bank Decision

Transformative Fair Use Defense Maintains Upper Hand in Copyright Infringement: Second Circuit's Ruling in NXIVM v. Ross Institute

Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Speedy Trial Act's Dismissal Sanction When Indictment Adds Elements to Initial Charges

Davis v. Rodriguez: Second Circuit Clarifies Burden of Proof in Unconstitutional False Arrest under section 1983

Excited Utterance and Jury Instruction Standards Upholding Fair Trial Rights: A Commentary on ZARVELA v. ARTUZ