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Colby Hamilton

Colby Hamilton

B. Colby Hamilton is a litigation reporter for the New York Law Journal and Law.com.

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March 18, 2019 | Litigation Daily

NY Judge Orders Michael Cohen Search Warrant Info Released With Redactions

U.S. District Judge William Pauley ordered the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office to post the redacted versions on the public docket by Tuesday.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Vance's Manafort Indictment Close to the Edge of NY's Double Jeopardy Cliff, Experts Say

The Manhattan DA's indictment of Trump's former campaign chairman is the first test of state prosecutors' attempts to steer clear of New York's double jeopardy law, while holding the president's former aides accountable in the event of a pardon.

By Colby Hamilton

5 minute read

March 15, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Experts Say Vance's Manafort Indictment Close to the Edge of NY's Double Jeopardy Cliff

The Manhattan DA's indictment of Trump's former campaign chairman is the first test of state prosecutors' attempts to steer clear of New York's double jeopardy law, while holding the president's former aides accountable in the event of a pardon.

By Colby Hamilton

5 minute read

March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Upper West Side Skyscraper's Future Uncertain After NY State Court Ruling

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Franc Perry's ruling that project's approval rested on a bad reading of zoning law raises questions about an ambiguous set of rules and whether government assurances trump statutory language.

By Colby Hamilton

6 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Trump Can Face Litigation in State Courts as President, Appellate Panel Majority Rules

"...[T]hough he is tasked with significant responsibilities, the President is still a person, and he is not above the law," the appellate panel majority found.

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6 minute read

March 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Affirms Rejection of Attorney Fees Hike in 'Close to Worthless' Class Settlement

The agreement between hundreds of thousands of potential members of a class action against digital jukebox maker TouchTone was found to be worth about $75,000, while fees for counsel could have topped $100,000.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

March 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Manafort Indicted by Manhattan DA for Mortgage Fraud

The indictment's announcement comes mere moments after Manafort was sentenced to a substantial sentence in Washington, D.C., federal court.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Queens Democratic DA Candidates Take the Stage at CUNY Law School

Six of the Democratic candidates for Queens district attorney tried to set themselves apart despite many commonalities as voters get ready for the June 25 primary election.

By Colby Hamilton

6 minute read

March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Swatch Wins Suit Over Sale of Counterfeit Watches in Case Marked by Tensions

The watchmaker ultimately prevailed in its suit against a SoHo landlord accused of selling knockoffs, navigating through early issues with counsel in the case before U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

SDNY Judge Finds Assault During Jail Stint Can Form Basis for Career Offender Status

U.S. District Judge Richard Berman, in a case of first impression, agreed with a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit finding New York's prison assault qualified as a violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read