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Surrebuttal Evidence Improperly Denied, Conviction Vacated
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
In a criminal case pitting two New York City firemen against each other, the Second Circuit found that the defendant was denied a "fair opportunity to present...
More on the Hearst and Black Swan Interns, Appeals Granted
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Fox Searchlight has much to be thankful for right about now, with the Second Circuit granting its motions to appeal both the class certification, and the...
Merrill Lynch Claim is Time Barred; New Freelance Writer Settlement
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Perhaps the Second Circuit is already in a pre-Thanksgiving, turkey tryptophan-induced food coma, but so far it's been a not-so busy week for the court as far...
Starbucks Tips and More on Stop and Frisk
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Who knew that those, now ubiquitous, tip jars everywhere in coffee shops could become a federal case? Well they did (on two occasions, but we'll get to that...
Cops' Warrantless Breath Test After Shootings Don't Violate 4th Amend.
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Second Circuit had a case of déjà vu last week when it had to reiterate its legal findings regarding whether a New York City Police Department's ("NYPD")...
2nd Cir News: Google's Fair Use, Judge Scheindlin and Mr. Charbucks
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Oh, why can't all the circuits be like the Second Circuit? We're never at a loss for interesting cases coming out of the Second (yeah, we're looking at you...
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