2d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Criminal History Score Calculation Under U.S.S.G. §4A1.1 in Concurrent Sentencing

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Criminal History Score Calculation Under U.S.S.G. §4A1.1 in Concurrent Sentencing Introduction The case United States of America v. Marius Lamont Maye, adjudicated in the United States...

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Emmanuel Barnes: Reinforcement of Firearm Possession Laws Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Emmanuel Barnes: Reinforcement of Firearm Possession Laws Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Emmanuel...

Affirmation of Procedural Timeliness and Expert Testimony in FTCA Medical Malpractice Claims

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Procedural Timeliness and Expert Testimony in FTCA Medical Malpractice Claims Introduction In the case of Robert Carroll v. United States of America, the Plaintiff-Appellant, Robert...

Affirmation of Factual Basis for Guilty Plea and Procedural Standards in Sentencing Guideline Amendments: United States v. Deejay White

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Factual Basis for Guilty Plea and Procedural Standards in Sentencing Guideline Amendments: United States v. Deejay White Introduction The case of United States of America v. Deejay...

Affirmation of Substantial Similarity in Copyright Infringement: Baker v. Coates

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Substantial Similarity in Copyright Infringement: Baker v. Coates Introduction In the case of Ralph W. Baker, Jr. v. Ta-Nehisi Coates et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Ripeness of Challenges to Supervised Release Conditions: Analysis of United States of America v. Anderson Sanchez

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Ripeness of Challenges to Supervised Release Conditions: Analysis of United States of America v. Anderson Sanchez Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Anderson Sanchez, the United...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Trivedi v. SPHPMA

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Trivedi v. SPHPMA Introduction The case of Mehul Trivedi vs. St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. (SPHPMA)...

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Howard Adelglass: Establishing Standards for Prescribing Practices and Financial Conduct in Controlled Substance Cases

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Howard Adelglass: Establishing Standards for Prescribing Practices and Financial Conduct in Controlled Substance Cases Introduction In the case of United...

Second Circuit Upholds Equitable Tolling for Antitrust Fraudulent Concealment in Phhhoto Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Second Circuit Upholds Equitable Tolling for Antitrust Fraudulent Concealment in Phhhoto Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. Introduction The legal landscape of antitrust litigation underwent a significant...

Affirmation of Mistrial and Double Jeopardy Implications in United States v. Montilla

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Affirmation of Mistrial and Double Jeopardy Implications in United States v. Montilla Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Abel Montilla, the United States Court of Appeals for the...

ERISA Prudence Standard Requires Contextual Fee Allegations: Affirmed in Deloitte LLP v. Singh et al.

Date: Dec 12, 2024

ERISA Prudence Standard Requires Contextual Fee Allegations: Affirmed in Deloitte LLP v. Singh et al. Introduction In Deloitte LLP v. Singh et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirmation of RIT's Exemption from Implied In-Person Instruction Contracts in Bergeron v. RIT

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Affirmation of RIT's Exemption from Implied In-Person Instruction Contracts in Bergeron v. RIT Introduction The case of Bergeron and Quattrociocchi v. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) presents...

Second Circuit Upholds Sentencing: Clarifying the Career Offender Designation under U.S.S.G. §4B1.1

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Second Circuit Upholds Sentencing: Clarifying the Career Offender Designation under U.S.S.G. §4B1.1 Introduction The case of United States of America v. James Capers presents critical insights into...

Credibility Determination in Asylum Cases: Analysis of Singh v. Garland

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Credibility Determination in Asylum Cases: Analysis of Singh v. Garland Introduction The case of Jagmit Singh v. Merrick B. Garland was adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Cerame and Moynahan v. Connecticut Statewide Bar Counsel: Second Circuit Affirms Standing for Pre-Enforcement Challenge to Professional Conduct Rule

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Cerame and Moynahan v. Connecticut Statewide Bar Counsel: Second Circuit Affirms Standing for Pre-Enforcement Challenge to Professional Conduct Rule Introduction In the landmark case of Mario Cerame...

Enforcement of Royalty Agreements and Arbitration Waiver: Insights from WCW, Inc. v. Atlantis Industries, Inc.

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Enforcement of Royalty Agreements and Arbitration Waiver: Insights from WCW, Inc. v. Atlantis Industries, Inc. Introduction The case of WCW, Inc. v. Atlantis Industries, Inc., Kevin Dyevich presents...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in McGowan v. Stanley: Reinforcement of Summary Judgment Standards and Fiduciary Duty Claims

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in McGowan v. Stanley: Reinforcement of Summary Judgment Standards and Fiduciary Duty Claims Introduction The case of GREGORY MCGOWAN, ROBERT W. BRUDERMAN, THE JOHN W....

Reaffirmation of Standards for Motion to Reopen Removal Proceedings Based on Changed Country Conditions

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Reaffirmation of Standards for Motion to Reopen Removal Proceedings Based on Changed Country Conditions Introduction The case of Manpreet Singh v. Merrick B. Garland addresses pivotal issues...

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Dismissing §1983 Claims in Legal Mail Tampering Cases

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Second Circuit Clarifies Standards for Dismissing §1983 Claims in Legal Mail Tampering Cases Introduction In the case of Samuel James Saeli v. Chautauqua County, the United States Court of Appeals...

Phipps v. Experian: Affirmation of Standing Requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Phipps v. Experian: Affirmation of Standing Requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Introduction Phipps v. Experian Information Solutions, LLC is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...