2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Date: Dec 26, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Introduction In the case of Michael Davis-Guider, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. City of Troy, et al., the United...

United States v. Bradley: Upholding Judicial Designation and Bench Trials in Supervised Release Revocations

Date: Dec 26, 2024

United States v. Bradley: Upholding Judicial Designation and Bench Trials in Supervised Release Revocations Introduction The case of United States of America, Appellee, v. John Bradley,...

Denial of Asylum and CAT Relief in Khan v. Garland: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Dec 26, 2024

Denial of Asylum and CAT Relief in Khan v. Garland: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the case of Mohammad Monazir Khan v. Merrick B. Garland, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second...

Limits on Protected Activity in Retaliation Claims Affirmed in Qorrolli v. Metropolitan Dental Associates

Date: Dec 26, 2024

Limits on Protected Activity in Retaliation Claims Affirmed in Qorrolli v. Metropolitan Dental Associates Introduction In the landmark case of Fortessa Qorrolli v. Metropolitan Dental Associates, the...

Affirmation of Retroactive Sentencing Amendment While Considering Recidivism Factors

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Retroactive Sentencing Amendment While Considering Recidivism Factors Introduction The case of United States of America v. Luis Cirino presents a pivotal examination of the retroactive...

Enhanced Standards for Credibility Determination and Ineffective Assistance Claims in Asylum Proceedings: Rijon v. Garland

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Enhanced Standards for Credibility Determination and Ineffective Assistance Claims in Asylum Proceedings: Rijon v. Garland Introduction In the landmark case Ayetadul Raj Rijon v. Merrick B. Garland,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Claim: Watson v. Guerra et al.

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Claim: Watson v. Guerra et al. Introduction The case of Matthew Watson v. Police Officer John Guerra et al. revolves around allegations of excessive...

Supervised Release and Restitution in Criminal Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Velez

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Supervised Release and Restitution in Criminal Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Velez Introduction United States of America v. Jordan Velez is a significant appellate decision rendered by the...

Second Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Kavasutra v. City of New York: Kava Classified as Food Additive under FDCA

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Second Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Kavasutra v. City of New York: Kava Classified as Food Additive under FDCA Introduction In the case of Kavasutra 6th Street, Inc., Kavasutra...

United States v. Kurland: Upholding Plain-View Exception and Affirming COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements in Jury Selection

Date: Dec 22, 2024

United States v. Kurland: Upholding Plain-View Exception and Affirming COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements in Jury Selection Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Jason Kurland et al.,...

Affirmation of Dismissal of Shareholder Derivative Actions Under NJBCA §14A:3-6.5

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Dismissal of Shareholder Derivative Actions Under NJBCA §14A:3-6.5 Introduction In the case of Louis Peters and Herbert Silverberg v. Eastman Kodak Company, the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Denied Remission Petition in Forfeiture Case

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Denied Remission Petition in Forfeiture Case Introduction The case of Robert C. Bass v. United States of America involves the appellant, Robert Bass, seeking the return of $3.5 million...

Second Circuit Clarifies Public Trial Rights in COVID-19 Era: Waller Criteria and Structural Error Affirmed

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Second Circuit Clarifies Public Trial Rights in COVID-19 Era: Waller Criteria and Structural Error Affirmed Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Lamonte Johnson et al., the United...

Affirmation of Foreclosure Judgment in SAC Fund II v. NYC Department of Finance: Key Legal Principles Established

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Foreclosure Judgment in SAC FUND II v. NYC Department of Finance: Key Legal Principles Established Introduction The case of SAC Fund II 0826, LLC v. New York City Department of Finance...

Enhanced Enforcement of SNAP Benefit Calculations under the Food Stamp Act: McCluskey v. Lopez

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Enhanced Enforcement of SNAP Benefit Calculations under the Food Stamp Act: McCluskey v. Lopez Introduction In the landmark case of Peter McCluskey v. Jose Lopez, heard by the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Guidelines Commentary on 'Intended Loss' Post-Kisor in Rech v. United States

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Guidelines Commentary on 'Intended Loss' Post-Kisor in Rech v. United States Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Michael Rech, the defendant, Michael Rech, was...

Second Circuit Establishes Mootness Doctrine and Undue Hardship Defense in COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Case

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Second Circuit Establishes Mootness Doctrine and Undue Hardship Defense in COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Case Introduction In John Does 1-2, Jane Does 1-3, Jack Does 1-750, Joan Does 1-750 v. Kathy Hochul...

Clarifying Trademark Strength and Consumer Confusion: Second Circuit’s Decision in RISEANDSHINE Corp. v. PEPSICO

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Clarifying Trademark Strength and Consumer Confusion: Second Circuit’s Decision in RISEANDSHINE Corp. v. PEPSICO Introduction The case of RISEANDSHINE CORPORATION, DBA RISE BREWING v. PEPSICO, INC....

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Laiscell v. Board of Education: Establishing Boundaries in Retaliation Claims Under Title VII

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Laiscell v. Board of Education: Establishing Boundaries in Retaliation Claims Under Title VII Introduction In the case of Joanna Laiscell v. Board of Education,...

Second Circuit Affirms RICO Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing in Rollin' 30s Case

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Second Circuit Affirms RICO Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing in Rollin' 30s Case Introduction In the landmark appellate decision United States of America v. Randy Torres, Walston Owen, Charles...

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