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July 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Motion to Reconsider, Attorney Fees Reduced, Religious Discrimination

This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Margo K. Brodie denied defendant's motion for reconsideration in a case involving alleged sexual abuse by a priest. Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst granted, but substantially reduced, attorney's fees to plaintiffs' counsel. And Judge Joan M. Azrack granted defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's state law discrimination claim under the election of remedies doctrine but allowed plaintiff's federal law discrimination claim to proceed in part.
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June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

False Food Labeling, Sentence Reduction, Indictment Dismissal

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the Eastern District of New York. Judge Frederic Block denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action based on claims of false or misleading food labeling. Judge Joan M. Azrack denied a motion for a reduction in sentence. Judge Eric R. Komitee denied defendant's motion to dismiss the indictment against him.
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May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trafficking Claims, Repatriation Request and Indictment Dismissal Denied

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Ann M. Donnelly denied a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging claims of forced labor and trafficking and, in a second, unrelated matter, denied a mother's petition under the Hague Convention to repatriate her child to England. Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie denied defendants' motion to dismiss the indictment against them or for an in camera review of the grand jury minutes.
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March 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

What Happens If Trump Can't Post a Bond on His $454M Judgment? It Depends, but It Won't Be Pretty

Donald Trump's lawyers recently filed a brief before the First Department claiming that securing a bond to stay enforcement of the $454 million entered against him in the Attorney General's fraud suit is a "practical impossibility." So what happens if he can't post a bond?
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March 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court Rules on Rap Videos, Child's Victims Act and Prisoner's Claims

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge DeArcy Hall denied the government's motion to introduce rap videos featuring the defendant at trial. Judge Block held that plaintiff's New York City Human Rights Law claim was revived by the Child Victim's Act. Judge Matsumoto dismissed a prisoner's claims and limited future in forma pauperis filings.
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February 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Felon in Possession, New York Gun Ban and Disqualification of Counsel

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto denied defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea and dismiss the indictment charging him as a felon in possession. Judge Frederic Block dismissed an action for a declaration holding New York's ban on assault weapons unconstitutional. Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst granted a motion to disqualify counsel.
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January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Immunity, Denial of Sanctions and Disqualification of Counsel

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Gary R. Brown dismissed a complaint against United States Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Alan S. Trust and others based on judicial immunity. Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon denied a motion for sanctions and adverse inferences. Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks granted a motion to disqualify counsel.
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December 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Preliminary Injunction Denied, Collateral Challenge Rights Waived and Denial of Frozen Funds

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Eric R. Komitee denied a preliminary injunction to a defamation plaintiff, Judge Gary R. Brown denied a prisoner's pro se petition to have his sentence vacated under 28 U.S.C. §2255 and Judge Frederic Block denied a motion by defendants to access frozen funds in an action brought by the SEC.
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November 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

First Amendment Challenge, Section 1983 Claims, Failure To Show Irreparable Injury

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Kovner dismissed a First Amendment challenge to a school district's policy of restricting comment at school board meetings to local residents. Judge Vitaliano granted defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiffs' claims under 42 U.S.C. §1983 concerning the Mitchell-Lama housing program. Judge Brown found that plaintiffs challenging New York state gun control legislation had not made a sufficient showing of irreparable injury to support preliminary injunctive relief.
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October 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Lack of Jurisdiction, Inmate's Trust Account and Claims Stemming From Capitol Attack

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Eric R. Komitee dismissed a complaint to compel arbitration for lack of jurisdiction. Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis granted the government's motion to garnish funds from an inmate trust account. Judge Frederic Block granted in part and denied in part defendants' motion to dismiss claims under §1983 and the New York Labor Law.
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