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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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April 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Sinks Ex-Mintz Levin Lawyer's Defamation Appeal

Anthony Zappin brought the appeal after the district court dismissed his defamation claim against the New York Post's coverage of divorce proceedings in which he was accused of assaulting his pregnant wife.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Orders Delay in Madoff Feeder Fund Clawbacks Pending SCOTUS Petition

The panel revived dozens of actions by the Madoff trustee in February, but agreed to a motion to stay pending the outcome of a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

April 23, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Second Circuit Delays Madoff Feeder Fund Clawbacks Pending SCOTUS Petition

The panel revived dozens of actions by the Madoff trustee in February, but agreed to a motion to stay pending the outcome of a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In 'First-of-Its-Kind' Criminal Case, SDNY Announces $20 Million Fine Against Opioid Distributor

The Rochester drug distributor's oxycodone order fulfillment increased eightfold over a four-year period, despite numerous internal warnings that the sales were driven by suspect behavior.

By Colby Hamilton

5 minute read

April 23, 2019 | Litigation Daily

In 'First-of-Its-Kind' Criminal Case, SDNY Hits Opioid Distributor With $20M Fine

The Rochester drug distributor's oxycodone order fulfillment increased eightfold over a four-year period, despite numerous internal warnings that the sales were driven by suspect behavior.

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5 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Trader Armstrong Loses Appeal Over Personal Property Liquidation

Federal authorities first seized material from Martin Armstrong's home and offices in 1999. On Tuesday the Second Circuit said the district court was within its right to close the case in 2017.

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3 minute read

April 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Lead Plaintiff's 'Unique Defenses' Scuttle Class Certification in J&J False Advertising Lawsuit

District Judge Alison Nathan agreed with the defendant companies that the plaintiff's credibility issues, and a settlement barring future litigation, created enough concerns to block the plaintiff from representing the class.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 22, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Lead Plaintiff's 'Unique Defenses' Scuttle Class Cert in J&J False Advertising Lawsuit

District Judge Alison Nathan agreed with the defendant companies that the plaintiff's credibility issues, and a settlement barring future litigation, created enough concerns to block the plaintiff from representing the class.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Judge in Weinstein Criminal Case Weighs Closing Evidence Hearing

Supreme Court Justice James Burke gave the press until April 22 to make their arguments for why the evidence hearing on potential evidence in the Weinstein sexual assault trial should not be closed to the public.

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3 minute read

April 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

2nd Circuit Enters Circuit Split Over Foster Care Payment Enforcement

The panel majority held that the Child Welfare Act contained clear language that allowed for federal suit over payments to foster families, creating a 3-1 circuit split over the issue.

By Colby Hamilton

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