Granfinanciera v. Superior Court: Reevaluating Jury Trials in Fiduciary Duty Breaches Introduction In the landmark case of John S. Pereira, As Trustee of Trace International Holdings, Inc., Trace...
Second Circuit Refines the Standard for Proving Willful Copyright Infringement at Summary Judgment Stage Introduction The appellate case of Island Software and Computer Service, Inc. v. Microsoft...
Second Circuit Clarifies 'Use' of Trademarks in Digital Advertising Under the Lanham Act Introduction The case of 1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. WhenU.com, Inc. and Vision Direct, Inc. (414 F.3d 400) heard...
Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Excessive Force Claims: Nimely v. City of New York Introduction Thomas Nimely v. City of New York is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Deliberate Indifference in Prison Healthcare: Johnson v. Wright Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of James Johnson v. Lester Wright, Assoc. Commissioner Health Services, the...
Confrontation Clause and Hearsay Evidence in Sentencing: Insights from United States v. Martinez Introduction United States v. Martinez is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals...
Restoration Period Interpretation in Business Interruption Insurance: Duane Reade Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Duane Reade Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine...
Star Industries v. Bacardi: Protectability of Stylized Designs and Likelihood of Confusion under the Lanham Act Introduction In the landmark case of Star Industries, Inc. v. Bacardi Company Limited,...
Affirmation of International Comity in Cross-Border Bankruptcy: JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Altos Hornos de Mexico Introduction The case of JP Morgan Chase Bank, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Altos Hornos de...
United States v. Canova: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines and Loss Calculations in Medicare Fraud Cases Introduction In United States v. John Canova, 412 F.3d 331 (2d Cir. 2005), the United States...
Ensuring FDCPA Compliance: Clear Disclaimers on Attorney Involvement Affirmed by Second Circuit Introduction The case of Andrew A. Greco v. Trauner, Cohen Thomas, L.L.P., 412 F.3d 360 (2d Cir. 2005),...
Defining the Limits of Lay Opinion Testimony Under Rule 701 and Sentencing Guidelines Post-Booker: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Garcia Introduction In the landmark case of United...
Procedural Default and Habeas Corpus: Smith v. Duncan Introduction Jua Smith v. George Duncan is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on June 21,...
Waiver of Timely Remand Objections Under 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c): Shapiro v. Logistec USA Inc. Introduction Shapiro v. Logistec USA Inc., 412 F.3d 307 (2d Cir. 2005), is a pivotal case addressing the...
Impact of Sentencing Guidelines Misapplication: UNITED STATES v. GUIDICE Introduction United States of America v. Robert Arteca and Anthony E. Russo, Defendants, Anthony Guidice, Defendant-Appellant...
Preclusive Effect of Administrative Adjudications in Employment Retaliation Claims: Burkybile v. Board of Education Introduction Burkybile v. Board of Education of the Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free...
Affirmation of Disclosure Requirements in Securities Exchange Act under the Shingle Theory: The Starr v. Georgeson Shareholder Decision Introduction The case of Allan H. Starr, as executor of the...
Affirmation of RICO Forfeiture Under Preponderance Standard in Braun v. United States Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Philip Fruchter et al., the United States Court of...
Second Circuit Clarifies Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Standards in Fairbrother v. Morrison Introduction In Fairbrother v. Morrison, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second...
TVT RECORDS v. ISLAND DEF JAM MUSIC GROUP: Clarifying Boundaries of Tortious Interference and Punitive Damages in Contractual Disputes Introduction The case of TVT Records, Inc. v. Island Def Jam...