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Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman is a Litigation Reporter at ALM covering antitrust complaints, federal judicial nominations and legal matters in the Washington, D.C., metro area. He’s an alumnus of Temple University and longtime journalist who previously worked for publications in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He also performed writing gigs at Babson College and SoFi Technologies Inc. before joining ALM in 2024.

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June 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit Reverses Qualified Immunity Award in Police Excessive Force Suit

The Fourth Circuit in a 2-1 decision reversed a district court award of qualified immunity to a police officer, finding he had violated a U.S. lieutenant's civil rights during a December 2020 traffic stop in Virginia.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

4 minute read

May 31, 2024 | National Law Journal

Judge Finds Popular DC Restaurant Infringed 'Gypsy' Mural Photo

Southern Proper Hospitality Group (SPHG) and managing partner Chris Hadermann "exceeded the scope of the license with all their uses relating to Gypsy Kitchen's D.C. location," Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia wrote in a memorandum opinion.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

3 minute read

May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

US Supreme Court Reverses 2nd Circuit's Invalidation of NY Escrow Law

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a class action against Bank of America over its alleged failure to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts.

By Jimmy Hoover | Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

2 minute read

May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

Union Publication Can't Cite Free Speech Right in Rejecting Campaign Ad, Split DC Circuit Panel Rules

A postal worker's request to publish campaign materials in multiple editions of the Postal Record as a candidate for president of the NALC labor union is supported by Section 401(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found in a 2-1 decision reversing a lower court ruling.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

3 minute read

May 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

Hostile Workplace Lawsuit Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas Moved to Va. Federal Court

Justin Hakeem, a Syrian national who worked at TSA for more than a decade, can pursue a discrimination and hostile work environment complaint against U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in Virginia federal court, a district judge ruled.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

3 minute read

May 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Ex-Baltimore City State's Attorney Receives Nonprison Sentence for Criminal Convictions

Marilyn J. Mosby, who was convicted of making a false mortgage application and two counts of perjury, received 12 months of home confinement as part of 36 months of supervised release.

By Sulaiman Abdur Rahman

2 minute read

May 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Pretty Persuasive'?: Experts Say DOJ Has Alleged 'Strong Case' Against Live Nation, but Warn of Difficulties

Meanwhile Live Nation is expressing confidence that the antitrust monopoly lawsuit filed in Manhattan will be turned back.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

3 minute read

May 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

Read the Complaint: In Antitrust Lawsuit, DOJ, States Seek Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster

The U.S. Department of Justice and multiple states have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and its wholly owned subsidiary Ticketmaster seeking to halt Live Nation from engaging in alleged anti-competitive practices.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

4 minute read

May 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Ex-Maryland Judge Files Federal Complaint After Removal From Office

The Maryland Supreme Court took the extremely rare step of removing Judge Ademiluyi from office "based on the egregious nature of the misconduct in this case," the court said in its order. Ademiluyi has filed a federal lawsuit against her former colleagues alleging retaliation.

By Sulaiman Abdur Rahman

6 minute read

May 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit Reinstates $523K Jury Verdict in Gas Pipeline Eminent Domain Takings Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reinstated a $523,000 jury verdict awarded to Virginia landowners who lost more than 8 acres of land to a gas pipeline construction company invoking eminent domain, reversing a lower court judgment.

By Sulaiman Abdur Rahman

3 minute read