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Attorney Sanctions for Frivolous Appeal in 9/11 'Truther' Lawsuit
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Ever wonder how much the Second Circuit Court of Appeals hates frivolous claims? In October, the court not only upheld dismissal in Gallop v. Cheney, (the 9/11...
Judge Must List Reasons for Certificate of Appealability Grant
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Judges are people, too. They occasionally make mistakes. And sometimes criminal defendants bear the mistakes of the judges. Today we have a quick reminder...
Tiffany Files Amicus Brief in Louboutin-YSL Trademark Dispute
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The questionably-trademarked Christian Louboutin red-soled shoes have found a friend in Tiffany blue. The Louboutin YSL trademark dispute grew more...
West Point Protest Ban Does Not Violate Free Speech Rights
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
When we were in college, there was a man who protested regularly on our university campus. He wasn't a student, and we're still not sure what he was...
Stock Drop and Roll: Citigroup, McGraw-Hill Defeat ERISA Claims
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against two groups of plaintiffs on Wednesday, denying federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claims...
Interim Local Rule 3.1 Effective, Comment Period Closes Oct. 24
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
It’s a new week with a new rule in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Interim Local Rule 3.1, regarding service of notice of appeal, became effective over...
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