U.S. Second Circuit

Filter by Category

Federal Courts Stormy Daniels Sues Trump for Defamation

Stormy Daniels Sues Trump for Defamation

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

There are tire fires, and then there are tire fires. And when it comes to the controversy surrounding President Trump and adult film actress Stormy Daniels,...

Federal Courts Court Revives Muslim-Americans' Lawsuit Against FBI Agents

Court Revives Muslim-Americans' Lawsuit Against FBI Agents

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Muhammad Tanvir, a Muslim-American, tried to fly from the United States to visit his mother in Pakistan for five years. Every time he went to the airport,...

Federal Courts Court Reverses Backyard Search

Court Reverses Backyard Search

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

No thanks to himself, Robert Alexander got lucky. Shortly after three in the morning, he was outside his house with a bottle of vodka in his hand standing next...

Federal Courts Jay Z Didn't Show Up to Federal Court

Jay Z Didn't Show Up to Federal Court

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Although Jay Z was rumored to show up in court this week, he didn't, disappointing many, including the SEC. He filed an affidavit with the federal district...

Federal Courts Court: Prisoners Can't Be Forced to Snitch

Court: Prisoners Can't Be Forced to Snitch

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In a twist on the right to remain silent, a federal appeals court said prison guards could not compel an inmate to snitch. Mark Burns sued New York prison...

Federal Courts Trump Names 10 More Judges, Seven for New York

Trump Names 10 More Judges, Seven for New York

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

President Trump has been on a tear naming judicial nominees, adding to a growing list that now numbers more than 70 awaiting appointments. With 10 new...

View More Blog Posts