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Donziger Appeals Chevron RICO Verdict, Briefs Filed in 2nd Cir
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Just call it the case that keeps going, and going. And going. Over two decades strong, what started out as a case to protect the indigenous people of the...
2nd Cir. on Social Media, Jury Instructions, and the Fourth Amendment
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
We've been meaning to cover this case for a few weeks now, but with breaking new developments related to the Central Park Five settlement, and the at long last...
Memo Authorizing Drone Strikes on U.S. Citizens Released
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
In 2011, the United States engaged in drone strikes in Yemen that killed Anwar al-Awlaki, an al Qaeda leader, and al-Awlaki's son -- both U.S. citizens. The...
Central Park Five and New York City Seek Approval of Settlement
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Growing up in the New York area in the 1980's, there were two cases that really made an impact on me, and the nation: Bernard Goetz's vigilante subway...
Architect's Copyright Claims Fail, 2nd Cir. Clarifies Standard for Architecture
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Earlier this month, the Second Circuit "tackled the tricky question of how to define originality in architecture," reports Architect Magazine. Though standard...
2nd Cir. Reverses Judge's Denial of SEC v. Citigroup Settlement
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Following the financial crisis of 2008, the S.E.C. has initiated many actions against banks and bank officers related to their conduct that led to the economic...
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