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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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February 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Airs Split Decision to Deny Muslim Plaintiffs' 'No Fly' Suit En Banc Review

The fiery public split showcased a concern by some portion of the Second Circuit bench that their colleagues continued to look for an end-run expansion of federal officials' liability for damages under 'Bivens'

By Colby Hamilton

5 minute read

February 14, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Inside the Second Circuit's Decision to Deny Muslim Plaintiffs' 'No Fly' Suit En Banc Review

The fiery public split showcased a concern by some portion of the Second Circuit bench that their colleagues continued to look for an end-run expansion of federal officials' liability for damages under 'Bivens'

By Colby Hamilton

5 minute read

February 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

ICE Hit With Constitutional Claims Over Court Hearing Appearances by Video

Attorneys and their detained immigrant clients claim the glitch-ridden system and presence of ICE agents in the room during court hearing video conferences represent a due-process violation.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

February 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

City, Ex-Rikers Inmate Reach $500K Settlement Over Rape Claims

The Jane Doe plaintiff's federal civil rights complaint claimed two Rikers Island jail correction officers raped and sexually assaulted her in 2015.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

February 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Historic Bronx Church Wins Bankruptcy Settlement Ahead of Second Circuit Argument

First Union Baptist Church was fighting to keep an adverse bankruptcy decision from resulting in its deed reverting to control of its creditor.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Court OK's Partial Disclosure of Michael Cohen Warrant Information

U.S. District Judge William Pauley III ruled in favor of the plaintiffs on common law grounds, ordering Manhattan prosecutors to provide redacted documents for the court's review by Feb. 28.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawyers Bemoan a 'New' Rudy Giuliani 'We Don't Understand'

Many former colleagues and adversaries of the former mayor and federal prosecutor now echo various levels of bewilderment, frustration, and concern about the turn they've seen him take in representing his client, President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Denney | Colby Hamilton

7 minute read

February 07, 2019 | Law.com

Lawyers Bemoan a 'New' Rudy Giuliani 'We Don't Understand'

Many former colleagues and adversaries of the ex-mayor and federal prosecutor express bewilderment, frustration and concern about the turn they've seen him take in representing his client, President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Denney

7 minute read

February 07, 2019 | Litigation Daily

NY Lawyers See a 'New' Rudy Giuliani 'We Don't Understand'

Many former colleagues and adversaries of the former mayor and federal prosecutor now echo various levels of bewilderment, frustration, and concern about the turn they've seen him take in representing his client, President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Denney and Colby Hamilton

7 minute read

February 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Fordham Law Students Up Close and Personal With Justice Kagan

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke to dozens of law students at Fordham University School of Law Monday.

By Colby Hamilton

1 minute read