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Court Blows Whistleblower Case Out of the 2nd Circuit
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Until Copernicus, it was pretty obvious the Sun went around the Earth. In Wood v. Allergan, it also seemed clear the plaintiffs had a case against Allergan....
Who Is Richard Sullivan, Nominee to the Second Circuit?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Judge Richard Sullivan is one those fortunate judges to be confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate. But that was 11 years ago when he became a federal trial...
Court: Employer Violated Labor Law by 'Laundering' Housekeepers
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Myrna Harrison worked as a housekeeper for HealthBridge for 22 years. One day, she found out the company had taken away her seniority. She was not alone....
Screenwriter's Case Against 'Light Between Oceans' in Rough Waters
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A boat comes to rest on a lighthouse island. It carries two passengers: a newborn baby and a dead man. That's how the story begins in "The Light Between...
NFL Photos Royalty Dispute Revived by 2nd Circuit
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal appeals court revived a copyright suit by photographers who claim the National Football League used their images without paying royalties. The U.S....
Court Stops Deportation of Ex-Terrorist
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Mohammed Khalid was the youngest person ever prosecuted on terrorism charges in the United States. He started engaging in radical Islamic chat rooms when he...