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Galleon Trader's Wife's Wiretap Suit Against FBI Agents Tossed
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Four years after an FBI dragnet brought down her husband, Arlene Drimal's lawsuit against agents who listened in to her privileged conversations with her...
Ralph Lauren Loses Another Round of 'Polo' Litigation
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
There's "Polo by Ralph Lauren" -- everyone knows that. But there's also the "United States Polo Association" (USPA), which uses a similar trademark utilizing...
Gang's Convictions Based Partially on Facebook Evidence Upheld
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Second Circuit upheld the murder, racketeering, narcotics and firearms convictions of four members of the "Courtland Avenue Crew," a violent gang from the...
2nd Cir. Affirms: Music Companies Defied Consent Decree
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Content providers are still struggling to figure out how to make money in the digital age. Music publishers, in particular, were much more comfortable with...
Psychiatrist Couldn't Testify in Child Abuse Case, Says N.Y. Ct.
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
What are the limits of the doctor/patient privilege as it relates to an admission of child abuse? Can a doctor, or a psychiatrist, call the police, or...
Benihana Drama in the 2nd Circuit
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
This is a case about Benihana, burgers, and contracts. Benihana was founded in 1963 by Rocky Aoki, who would have been a serious contender for the title "Most...