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Karla Giraldo Lawsuit: DAs Have Absolute Immunity
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that two Queens County prosecutors are entitled to absolute immunity in Karla Giraldo's civil rights...
Judge Finds NDAA Unconstitutional: Will Second Circuit Agree?
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Is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) unconstitutional? Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest agreed with plaintiffs -- including...
Second Circuit Blocks First Amendment Retaliation Suit
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How much leeway do public employees have when criticizing operations within their departments? Very little, according to a recent First Amendment retaliation...
Sole Decision: Everyone Wins in Louboutin-YSL Appeal
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There are plenty of perks that came with being a Gen Y child: Goonies, slap bracelets, and Mall Madness. The first incarnation of New Kids on the Block....
Actual Use Unnecessary for Lawful Sporting Purpose Exception
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Felons aren’t supposed to have firearms. We all know that by now. But the Sentencing Guidelines take a felon firearm possessor’s intent into account. For...
Wrong Words Will Cost You Under FDCPA
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Words matter when your communications are scrutinized under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). For example, there’s a different between...
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