Acklin v. Eichner: Reaffirming the 30‑Day Appeal Deadline as the Benchmark for Rule 60(b)(1) Legal‑Error Motions and Tightening Post‑Judgment Amendments under Rule 60(b)(6) Introduction This Second...
Attorney Misconduct, Willful Default Strategies, and Sanctions Under Inherent Authority and 28 U.S.C. § 1927: Commentary on Lee v. Hong v. Mommy's Jamaican Market Corp. I. Introduction The Second...
Attorney Admissions and the Foregone-Conclusion Doctrine in Grand Jury Subpoenas: Commentary on In re Grand Jury Subpoena Dated May 29, 2025 (2d Cir.) I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the...
Qu v. Bondi and the High Bar for Untimely Motions to Reopen Based on Changed Country Conditions and Unauthenticated Evidence I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in Qu v. Bondi, No....
Prompt Remedial Action, RFRA, and Qualified Immunity: Commentary on Obie v. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Docket No.: 24-2436-cv Date:...
Disclosing Minimum Commitment Contracts and Inventory Risks in Securities Litigation: Commentary on In re Mobileye Global Securities Litigation (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction This commentary analyzes...
Historical Fact-Finding on § 924(c) “Crime of Violence” Clauses Under AEDPA Gatekeeping: Commentary on Barnes v. United States (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction In Barnes v. United States, No. 24-830...
Conscious Avoidance, “Custody or Control,” and Co‑Conspirator Loss: A Commentary on United States v. Bynum & Davis (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction This commentary examines the Second Circuit’s...
Chalmers v. NCAA: Strict Time Limits on Retroactive NIL Antitrust Claims in the Second Circuit 1. Introduction In Chalmers v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, No. 25‑1307‑cv (2d Cir. Dec....
No Standing to Appeal a Fully Successful Rule 36 Motion: Finality, Clerical Amendments, and Multi‑Count Judgments in United States v. Dhinsa (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s...
Foreseeable Telephonic Contacts and the Limits of Acceptance-of-Responsibility Reductions: Commentary on United States v. Washington (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order...
Qualified Immunity and Unsettled Prisoner Rights in Chronic Discipline Classification: Commentary on Baltas v. Jones (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in Baltas v....
Constructive Discovery and Due Diligence Under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act: A Detailed Commentary on Brandon v. Sensio, Inc. (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction This commentary examines the...
Exhaustion Under IDEA as a Nonjurisdictional Rule and the “Policy-or-Practice” Exception: Commentary on J.M. v. New York City Department of Education I. Introduction In J.M. v. New York City...
No Accident: Intentional Ghost Gun Sales and the Limits of “Occurrence” Coverage Under Texas Law Commentary on Granite State Insurance Co. v. Primary Arms, LLC (2d Cir. Dec. 10, 2025) I. Introduction...
Documentary Appraisals and the Need for Evidentiary Hearings in MVRA Restitution: A Commentary on United States v. Anderson (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Second...
IDEA Exhaustion for ABA Therapy Framed as ADA/§504 Claims: Commentary on Derek S. v. Ballston Spa Central School District I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the United States Court of Appeals...
No Presumption of Venire Taint from Stray Prospective Juror Comments: A Commentary on United States v. Htut (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Second Circuit’s summary order...
Finality over Re‑Litigation: Claim Preclusion and the High Bar for Fraud on the Court in Vayani v. 146 W. 29th St. Owners Corp. 1. Introduction In Vayani v. 146 W. 29th St. Owners Corp., No....
Reaffirming the Prophylactic Rule Against National-Origin-Based Sentencing: Commentary on United States v. Santibanez Cardona & Montoya Garcia I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Second...