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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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May 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

2nd Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Moody's Medical Leave Retaliation Suit

The panel found the appellant provided no support for claims he was targeted for retaliation after taking more than two months off following a cancer diagnosis.

By Colby Hamilton

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May 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

House Dems Seek to Join Trump's Suit Over Bank Subpoenas

Deutsche Bank and Capital One have agreed to pause document production ahead of a preliminary injunction motion in the suit brought by the president's family and businesses, which counsel for the House now seeks to join.

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3 minute read

May 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

2nd Circuit Extends Jurisdiction Test Under Federal Arbitration Act

The appellate panel applied its own prior jurisdiction findings on a separate section of the Federal Arbitration Act to find the district court properly confirmed an arbitration award handed down by a rabbinical tribunal.

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April 29, 2019 | Law.com

Trump Family, Businesses Sue Banks to Block Congressional Subpoenas

Deutsche Bank and Capital One both planned to start responding to subpoenas issued by Democrat-controlled congressional committees no later than May 6, according to the complaint.

By Colby Hamilton

3 minute read

April 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Trump Family, Businesses Sue Banks to Block Congressional Subpoenas

Deutsche Bank and Capital One both planned to start responding to subpoenas issued by Democrat-controlled congressional committees no later than May 6, according to the complaint.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Weinstein Hearing Appeal Set for Expedited Appellate Review

Attorneys for media organizations barred from hearing 'inflammatory' evidence sought for introduction in Harvey Weinstein's upcoming criminal trial initially sought a stay of the proceedings before Justice James Burke on April 26.

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3 minute read

April 26, 2019 | Law.com

Judge Closes Court for Weinstein Hearings Due to Inflammatory Evidence Concern

The state Supreme Court judge said allowing the press to report on the claims of sexual assault the DA's office hopes to use would potentially deprive Harvey Weinstein of a fair trial.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Burke Closes Court for Harvey Weinstein Hearings, Citing Potential for 'Inflammatory' Evidence to Prejudice Defense

The state Supreme Court judge said allowing the press to report on the claims of sexual assault the DA's office hopes to use would potentially deprive Harvey Weinstein of a fair trial.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 26, 2019 | Litigation Daily

NY Judge Closes Court for Harvey Weinstein Hearings, Citing Potential for 'Inflammatory' Evidence to Prejudice Defense

The state Supreme Court judge said allowing the press to report on the claims of sexual assault the DA's office hopes to use would potentially deprive Harvey Weinstein of a fair trial.

By Colby Hamilton

4 minute read

April 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Split 2nd Circuit Panel Finds 'Outrageous' ICE Conduct Revives Activist's Removal Suit

The majority found the actions taken against immigration activist Ravidath Ragbir qualified for a special exception to review his constitutional claims against being deported.

By Colby Hamilton

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