Deterrence-Focused Consecutive Revocation Sentences After Esteras: Commentary on United States v. Duprey (2d Cir. 2025) 1. Introduction United States v. Duprey, No. 24-2410 (2d Cir. Dec. 11, 2025)...
Jurisdictional and Immunity Barriers to Challenging FINRA Arbitrations and BrokerCheck Disclosures: Commentary on Tanjutco v. NYLife Securities LLC (2d Cir. Dec. 9, 2025) I. Introduction This...
Waiver of Pretrial Claims After Unconditional Guilty Pleas and Robust Use of Sentencing Cross‑References: Commentary on United States v. Skyfield, No. 24‑2022 (2d Cir. Dec. 9, 2025) (Summary Order)...
Interpreting, Not Modifying: Appellate Jurisdiction over Orders Applying Existing IP Injunctions in Lego A/S v. Zuru Inc. I. Introduction This commentary examines the United States Court of Appeals...
Felon Disarmament and Attempted-Murder Sentencing Under § 922(g)(1): Commentary on United States v. Scott (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in United States v. Scott,...
Clarifying the “Fair and Reasonable” Standard for Attorney Charging Liens Under N.Y. Judiciary Law § 475: Commentary on Rasmy v. Diederich (2d Cir. Dec. 11, 2025) I. Introduction This Second Circuit...
Issue Preclusion from State Foreclosure Findings in Bankruptcy Claims: Commentary on In re Ditech Holding Corp. (2d Cir. 2025) Note: The Second Circuit expressly issued this as a “Summary Order”...
United States v. Ng Chong Hwa: Superseding Indictments, Transit-Based Venue, and Proportionality in Mandatory Forfeiture I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s decision in United States v. Ng Chong Hwa...
Pleading Scienter for Delegated Internal Control Failures: Commentary on Puchtler v. Barclays PLC (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction This commentary examines the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Abandonment of Dispositive Issues and Counsel’s Duty of Candor in Immigration Appeals: Commentary on Medina‑Sarango v. Bondi (2d Cir. 2025) 1. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in...
United States v. Ross: Dismissal Without Prejudice and Voluntary Return of Property Do Not Make a CAFRA Claimant “Substantially Prevail” I. Introduction In United States v. Ross, No. 24‑1421‑cv (2d...
United States v. Seabrook: Co‑Defendant Sentencing Disparities Are Not “Extraordinary and Compelling” Grounds for Compassionate Release I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in United...
Summary-Judgment “But-For” Findings Do Not Bar Lost-Wage Damages on a Title VII Mixed-Motive Verdict: Commentary on Krause v. Kelahan (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s decision in...
United States v. Borrero: Application of Maiorana’s Oral-Pronouncement Rule and Endorsement of Standard Condition Six for Supervised Release I. Introduction In United States v. Borrero, No. 24-942...
Nat’l Inst. of Fam. & Life Advocs. v. James: Nonprofit Referral Speech as Noncommercial Expression and Limits on Younger Abstention I. Introduction In Nat’l Inst. of Family & Life Advocates v. James,...
No State Sovereign Immunity for the Port Authority in Federal Court: Baroni v. Port Authority and the Demise of Caceres I. Introduction In Baroni v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, No....
Rubin v. United States (2d Cir. 2025): Right-of-Way, Micromobility, and Summary Judgment in FTCA Traffic Litigation I. Introduction Rubin v. United States, No. 24-2871 (2d Cir. Dec. 1, 2025) (summary...
Fugitive Disentitlement, Sanctions Evasion, and Shell Companies: Commentary on United States v. 73DT Business Enterprises (2d Cir. 2025) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in United...
United States v. Raheem Jones: Plain-Error Review and the Validity of Broad Gang-Related Supervised Release Conditions United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Summary Order, December...
United States v. Lesane: Reaffirming Probation Search Authority, § 924(c) Nexus Requirements, and the Constitutionality of § 922(g)(1) I. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order in United...