Maldonado Esteban v. Bondi: Exhaustion as a Gate-Keeping Rule and the Enduring Reach of the N-A-M Framework in “Particularly Serious Crime” Analysis 1. Introduction The Second Circuit’s summary order...
Clarifying the Internal-Relocation Standard: Singh v. Bondi (2d Cir. 2025) Introduction Singh v. Bondi, No. 23-7009 (2d Cir. July 23, 2025), is a summary order from the United States Court of Appeals...
“Enhanced-Justification” Standard for BIA Clear-Error Reversals in CAT Cases Comprehensive Commentary on Villalta Martinez v. Bondi, 24-115 (L) (2d Cir. July 23 2025) Introduction The United States...
“Fixed-at-Filing”: The Second Circuit’s New Rule on Judicial Documents and Public Access Comprehensive Commentary on Giuffre v. Maxwell, 24-182-cv (2d Cir. 2025) 1. Introduction Giuffre v. Maxwell is...
“Central-Reason” Nexus Re-affirmed in Gang-Recruitment Cases: Deleg-Lopez v. Bondi (2d Cir. 2025) 1. Introduction Deleg-Lopez v. Bondi presented the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit with...
“Ensuring” Is Not “Compelling”: Second Circuit Clarifies Standing and APA §706(1) Constraints under the No Surprises Act Commentary on Neurological Surgery Practice of Long Island, PLLC v. U.S. Dep’t...
Probable Cause Unshaken by Unreviewed Video Evidence: The Alberty v. Hunter Doctrine Alberty v. Hunter, No. 23-7564-cv, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (decided 21 July 2025)...
Cementing Admissions: Second Circuit Confirms Rule 36 Requests May Address the “Application of Law to Fact” and Upholds Strict Consequences for Non-Response 1. Introduction In Cement and Concrete...
Hernandez v. McIntosh: Seibert-Compliant Jury Instructions and the Limits of AEDPA Harmless-Error Deference 1. Introduction Pedro Hernandez was convicted in New York State court of the 1979...
United States v. Adamu: Automated Forensic Reports Held Non-Testimonial and §959’s Extraterritorial Reach Reaffirmed Introduction United States v. Adamu, Nos. 23-6561 & 23-6696 (2d Cir. July 21,...
Wildman v. Deutsche Bank – The Second Circuit Crystallises a “Culpable-Nexus” Requirement for Bank Liability under JASTA 1. Introduction In Wildman v. Deutsche Bank, Docket No. 23-132 (2d Cir....
Cable First v. Lepetiuk Engineering: The Second Circuit’s Clear Warning on Frivolous Appeals, Misrepresented Ownership, and Rule 38 Sanctions Introduction Cable First Construction, Inc. (“Cable...
Clarifying Warrant-Exception Boundaries During Police “Wellness Checks” – A Commentary on Alicea v. City of Bridgeport 1. Introduction Jurisdiction & Panel: Second Circuit Court of Appeals (Judges...
Perpetuating Diversity Jurisdiction after Partial Dismissal: The Second Circuit’s Clarification in Banga v. Lustig (2025) Introduction Banga v. Lustig, 24-140-cv, is a Second Circuit summary order...
Clarifying Section 29(b) Rescission: Convertible Notes Not Voidable Absent Contractual Broker-Dealer Obligations – Commentary on EMA Financial, LLC v. Vystar Corp. (2d Cir. 2025) Introduction The...
Gluck v. Hecla Mining Co.: The Second Circuit’s Reinforcement of Strict PSLRA Pleading—Puffery, Scienter, and Safe-Harbor in Securities Fraud Introduction In Gluck v. Hecla Mining Co. (24-2947-cv),...
Standard Account Terms as a Global Waiver of Sovereign Immunity & The Civil Nature of Large Coercive Fines Comprehensive Commentary on JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. VTB Bank, P.J.S.C. United States...
The Illusion of APA Work-Arounds: Quezada Palacios v. Bondi and the Second Circuit’s Re-affirmation of § 1252(a)(2)(B)’s Jurisdictional Bar 1. Introduction Kevin Donely Quezada Palacios (“Quezada”),...
“Hostile Appropriation by a Co-Owner” and “Active Concealment” as Dual Triggers for Conversion & Equitable Estoppel: An In-Depth Commentary on Su v. Yeh, 24-0653 (2d Cir. 2025) 1. Introduction...
Second Circuit Endorses “One-Facility / One-Remediation” Rule: Statute of Limitations Under CERCLA Runs from the First Physical Cleanup I. Introduction On 17 July 2025, the United States Court of...