Fabri v. United Technologies: Upholding CUTPA Remedies and the Limits of Punitive Damages Introduction In the landmark case of Juan F. Fabri, Sr. and Juan F. Fabri, Jr. v. United Technologies...
Second Circuit Reverses Partial Summary Judgment in Antitrust Case: Defining Relevant Markets and Establishing Standing in Geneva Pharmaceuticals v. Barr Laboratories Introduction The case of Geneva...
Qualified Immunity Defense in Rule 12(b)(6) Motions: Affirmation in McKenna v. Wright Introduction The case of Edward McKenna v. Lester N. Wright et al. presents a pivotal analysis of the application...
Reaffirming Plaintiff's Forum Choice: Second Circuit Sets Precedent on Forum Non Conveniens for U.S. Plaintiffs in Home Forum Introduction In the appellate case of Pat Gross v. British Broadcasting...
Federalism and Sentencing: The Rosario Decision on Sex Offender Registration and Sentence Modification Introduction United States of America v. Roberto Rosario, 386 F.3d 166 (2d Cir. 2004), is a...
Equitable Relief for Delayed Administrative Decisions: Mackey v. Board of Education Sets Precedent for Retroactive Tuition Reimbursement under IDEA Introduction The case of Thomas MacKEY and Barbara...
Huminski v. Corsones: Defining First Amendment Access Rights and Judicial Immunity Introduction Huminski v. Corsones is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second...
Exemption from Administrative Exhaustion in Systemic Education Violations: Insights from J.S. v. N.S., 386 F.3d 107 (2d Cir. 2004) Introduction In the landmark case of J.S. v. N.S., heard by the...
Access to the Courts for Pretrial Detainees: Bourdon v. Loughren Establishes Counsel as Sufficient Means Introduction In Ronald D. Bourdon v. Thomas Loughren et al., the United States Court of...
Jacques v. DiMarzio, Inc.: Defining "Substantial Limitation" in ADA's "Interacting with Others" Introduction Jacques v. DiMarzio, Inc. is a seminal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals...
Zhang v. INS: Evaluating Credibility and Corroborative Evidence in Asylum Claims Introduction The case of Zhou Yun Zhang v. United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), decided by the...
Exclusive Government Funding Excludes Employee Benefit Plans from ERISA Jurisdiction Introduction The appellate case of Anna Gualandi and Claudia Travers v. Gloria Adams et al., decided by the United...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Negligent Retention and Supervision: Karl EHRENS v. LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD Introduction The case of Karl EHRENS v. LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD presents a...
Petrosino v. Bell Atlantic: Establishing Standards for Hostile Work Environments under Title VII Introduction In the landmark case of Petrosino v. Bell Atlantic, decided by the United States Court of...
Conscious Avoidance and Specific Intent in Drug Conspiracy: Morgan v. United States Introduction Case Citation: UNITED STATES of America v. Wendy Lynn Morgan, 385 F.3d 196 (2d Cir. 2004) Court:...
Severance of Counts and Youthful Offender Adjudication in Federal Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Sampson Introduction United States of America v. Juma Sampson, 385 F.3d 183 (2d Cir. 2004),...
Strict Interpretation of RICO’s Pattern Requirement: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal in First Capital Asset Management Case Introduction In the landmark case of First Capital Asset Management, Inc....
Kamagate v. Ashcroft: Defining Aggravated Felonies in Immigration Law Introduction Karamokotie Kamagate, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was convicted in 1998 for conspiracy to...
Second Circuit Affirms HUD’s Prohibition on Mark-Ups under RESPA §8(b) Introduction In the appellate case Kruse et al. v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Qualified Immunity Under the "Stigma Plus" Doctrine: Insights from El v. ra Sadallah Introduction The case of Elvera Sadallah and Valley View Country Club, Inc. v. City of Utica and Edward Hanna,...