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Second Circuit reverses course following High Court decision

A 2010 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is behind a ruling change by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a case involving a defendant’s rights against self-incrimination. At issue is whether Gordon J. Plugh, 39, formerly of Rochester ...

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Due Process: Nnebe v. Daus

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Due Process Occupational Licenses — Post-Deprivation Hearing Nnebe v. Daus 09-4305-cv Appealed from the Southern District of New York Background: The named plaintiffs in this putative class action, brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983, ...

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Arbitration: Bechtel Do Brasil Construções Ltda. v. UEG Araucária Ltda.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Arbitration Timeliness of Action — Ambiguity of Arbitration Agreement Bechtel Do Brasil Construções Ltda. v. UEG Araucária Ltda. 10-0341-cv Appealed from the Southern District of New York Background: In 2000, UEG Araucária Ltda., a ...

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Professional Conduct: In Re Paul E. Warburgh

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Professional Conduct Resignation from Court’s Bar In Re Paul E. Warburgh 07-9056-am Background: By order led in September 2007, the Second Circuit referred attorney Warburgh to the professional conduct committee for investigation of the ...

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Standing: Amnesty International USA v. Clapper

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Standing FISA Amnesty International USA v. Clapper 09-4112-cv Appealed from the Southern District of New York Background: Appellants, attorneys, journalists, and labor, legal, media and human rights organizations facially challenged the constitutionality of Section ...

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