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New York Law Journal

Implications of 'Countrywide' for Mail and Wire Fraud Prosecutions

In their White-Collar Crime column, Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack write that prosecutors tend to extend the reach of white-collar criminal statutes until the judiciary, at some point, pushes back. The Supreme Court's vacating the conviction of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell is the most recent high-profile example, but the government's expansive interpretation of federal statutes was narrowed by judicial interpretation in the Second Circuit recently as well, in 'United States ex rel. Edward O'Donnell v. Countrywide'.
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New York Law Journal

Barrie House Coffee Co., Inc. v. Teampac, LLC

Court Explains Summary Judgment Granted In Breach Suit Over Coffee Pod Packaging Line
3 minute read

The Recorder

Xfund Founders' Feud Sparks New Suit

The Harvard-linked venture capital fund accuses former partner Hugo Van Vuuren of trying to seize control of the fund's bank accounts and website.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Rouse v. Elliot Stevens, Ltd.

Breach, Unjust Enrichment Claims Untimely Under UCC §2-725(l); Issue Exists as to Fraud
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cosby Aims to Avoid Deposition in His Own Lawsuit

At a hearing on Bill Cosby's breach of contract lawsuit against the woman who accused him of sexual assault and her lawyers, an attorney for Cosby argued that the comedian should not have to sit for a deposition while his criminal case is pending.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pocono Mtn. Sch. Dist. v. Pocono Mtn. Educ. Ass'n, PICS Case No. 16-0807 (C.P. Monroe May 31, 2016) Zulick, J. (15 pages).

School district and teacher's union disagreed on multiple rounds of furloughs after collective bargaining agreement, and district appealed arbitrator's findings, subject to review by the court. District's appeal was denied and judgment entered on the arbitration award in union's favor, plus interest.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

AIG Prop. Cas. Co. v. NGL Energy Partners, PICS Case No. 16-0800 (C.P. Monroe June 2, 2016) Williamson, J. (10 pages).

Insurance company sought to recoup loss to insured by claiming against firm with the auto-delivery contract. Defendant's objections granted in part and denied in part.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Commonwealth v. Johnson, PICS Case No. 16-0804 (C.P. Monroe May 6, 2016) Higgins, J. (7 pages).

Revision to Megan's Law provisions prompted petition to remain by the terms of the original negotiated agreement. Petition granted.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Penn Estates Prop. Owners Ass'n v. Willis, PICS Case No. 16-0806 (C.P. Monroe June 10, 2016) Zulick, J. (6 pages).

Property owner parked a commercial vehicle contrary to POA regulations. POA filed for preliminary injunction to remove the vehicle. Granted, conditioned on security deposit.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judge Nixes Motion to Erase Pleadings in Palm Beach Somerset Dispute

Palm Beach Circuit Judge Jeffrey Gillen has declined a motion to wipe out four years' worth of court filings in a messy real estate business dispute.
7 minute read

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