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Court: Broad protection for whistleblowers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that whistleblower protections in a federal law passed in response to the Enron financial scandal apply broadly to employees of publicly traded […]
First Amendment battle on Supreme Court steps – literally
Days after a district court struck down a federal law barring speeches, protests and other demonstrations on U.S. Supreme Court property, the court has made a move of its own […]
Congress votes to remove word ‘lunatic’ from law
WASHINGTON — You can say “lunatic” all you want, but you probably won’t have the government’s blessing. ‘That word will be stricken from federal law under legislation that passed the […]
Court to rule on preemption of defect claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law preempts state law design defect claims targeting generic pharmaceutical products. The case from the 1st Circuit stems from a […]
Federal law pre-empts state divorce ruling
The $400,000 life insurance benefits of a deceased Wayne County soldier will go to his father, not his children as he had indicated as part of a divorce settlement. U.S. District Court Judge Michael A. Telesca ruled this week that he is bound by federal law ...
Condo buyers can revoke contracts
Purchasers of condominium units may be entitled to revoke their contracts under a federal law requiring “full disclosure” by real estate developers, the Second Circuit ruled in reversing a dismissal, Bodansky v. Fifth on the Park Condo LLC, no. 10-0720-cv. (March 15).
High Court rules against parents in drug vaccine case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a federal law bars lawsuits against drug makers over serious side effects from childhood vaccines. By a 6-2 vote, the court ruled against ...
Court rules against parents in drug vaccine case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a federal law bars lawsuits against drug makers over serious side effects from childhood vaccines. By a 6-2 vote Tuesday, the court ruled against the parents of a child ...
Court takes up seatbelt suit preemption
At oral arguments this week, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court were trying to figure out whether federal seatbelt regulations leave room for state law based tort claims. The case of Williamson v. Mazda Motor of America stems from ...
Double Jeopardy claim rejected
A defendant claiming a Double Jeopardy violation is not entitled to federal habeas relief where a state court’s application of federal law was not unreasonable, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
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