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Federal Courts Gucci, Guess to Join YSL and Louboutin in Second Circuit Queue?

Gucci, Guess to Join YSL and Louboutin in Second Circuit Queue?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

If you thrive on the drama of the Christian Louboutin-Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) red-soled shoe litigation, or any fashion litigation, then the Second Circuit...

Federal Courts Tax Evasion Conviction Requires an Affirmative Act

Tax Evasion Conviction Requires an Affirmative Act

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

Evelyn Litwok is a happy woman this week. Monday, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Litwok's tax evasion convictions for the 1996 and 1997 tax years...

Federal Courts Supervised Release Ignorance is Not a Defense

Supervised Release Ignorance is Not a Defense

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a person doesn’t have to be aware that he’s violating the terms of his supervised release in order to...

Federal Courts Second Circuit Taking Pro Bono Panel Applications

Second Circuit Taking Pro Bono Panel Applications

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

We have a quick announcement today from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals regarding pro bono opportunities. If you’re interested in serving on the Second...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Rejects New York Rent Control Appeal

SCOTUS Rejects New York Rent Control Appeal

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

If you’re the beneficiary of New York City rent control laws, you’ll be delighted to hear that the Supreme Court declined to review a Second Circuit Court of...

Federal Courts Do ERISA Policies Cover Autoerotic Activity? 2nd Cir. Says Maybe

Do ERISA Policies Cover Autoerotic Activity? 2nd Cir. Says Maybe

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

Until yesterday, we would have guessed that an ERISA claim stemming from autoerotic death would be a matter of first impression for any federal court. We...

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