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Escape is a Violent Felony Under Armed Career Criminal Act
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) rewards those who are committed to a life of violent crime with longer prison penalties. The courts, however, often...
Prejudicial Error: Refco Lawyer Joseph Collins Wins New Trial
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted Joseph Collins a new trial today, finding that a U.S. District Judge Robert Patterson committed prejudicial error...
Aaron Wong Wins Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Attacker
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Stick and stones will break your bones, but racial slurs will cost you. Last month, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $200,000 verdict in a racial...
Second Circuit Clarifies 90-Day Limitation on EEOC Claims
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
If you’re planning to kick off the New Year by filing a disability discrimination claim in a Second Circuit Court of Appeals feeder court, make sure your claim...
Second Circuit Could Hear Citigroup Consent Judgment Appeal
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The war of words that's been stirring between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff could end in the Second Circuit...
Second Circuit Affirms NYC Campaign Finance Law
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Iowa Caucus is less than two weeks away, which means the 2012 election cycle is officially upon us. This year's presidential election will be the first...
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