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2nd Cir. Unseals Atty Suit Records in Kickback Scandal
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The Second Circuit ruled recently that the law firm of Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP can't hide up court records in a lawsuit in which a...
2nd Circuit Ruling Is a Boon for Defendants in Mass Tort Cases
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The Second Circuit gave a real treat in the decision Brown v. Lockheed Martin Corp.; the court really tossed a bone to potential defendants in mass tort cases....
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If you're looking for a free, high quality, mobile-friendly source for New York codes, FindLaw's got you covered. Whether you're researching New York family...
Gambino Capo's 1981 Murder Convictions Upheld by 2nd Cir.
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The Second Circuit upheld the murder convictions of Bartolomeo Vernace, ruling that the three decades-old murders might have started over a spilled drink...
NSC Drone Strike Records Are Not Covered by FOIA
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The Second Circuit recently decided to stand with the D.C. Circuit in ruling that the National Security Conference was outside of the reach of FOIA. This...
50 Cent Wins in Copyright Infringement Case at the Second Circuit
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The rapper 50 Cent was given a victory in court by the Second Circuit's Court of Appeals by tossing out the copyright suit "Young Caliber" brought against...