Sep 24 2024
2nd Cir. 22-2649 Panel Decision

Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York v. Adams

The Second Circuit reversed summary judgment, holding that plaintiffs need not prove an aggregate disparate impact to establish a discriminatory effect under the Equal Protection Clause if discriminatory intent is shown. Instead, the court ruled that harm to individual Asian-American students excluded from a school admissions program is sufficient to trigger strict scrutiny review.

Jun 21 2024
United States Court… 23-1044 Panel Decision

JOHN DOE v. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the SEC's denial of a whistleblower award to an attorney who reported his own client, holding that the disclosure was not reasonably necessary to serve the client's interests. The court reasoned that because the attorney suspected wrongdoing and intended for the tip to trigger an investigation against his client, the disclosure failed the regulatory requirement that such reports be permitted by applicable state bar rules.

Mar 6 2024
9th Cir. 3:21-cv-01718- Published

B & L PRODUCTIONS, INC., DBA Crossroads of the West; BARRY BARDACK; RONALD J. DIAZ, Sr.; JOHN DUPREE; CHRISTOPHER IRICK; ROBERT SOLIS; LAWRENCE MICHAEL WALSH; CAPTAIN JON’S LOCK...

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to California statutes banning firearm sales on state property, ruling that the laws regulate nonexpressive conduct and do not violate the First or Second Amendments. In a related consolidated appeal, the court vacated a preliminary injunction, finding the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on their constitutional claims.

Jun 5 2023
2nd Cir. 22-1711-cv Panel Decision

GIVAUDAN SA PHYTO TECH CORP., DBA BLUE CALIFORNIA v. CONAGEN INC

The Second Circuit affirmed a district court judgment holding that Conagen was not liable for breach of contract after negotiations for an exclusivity arrangement failed. The court ruled that the executed Term Sheet created a binding duty to negotiate in good faith but did not bind the parties to the specific exclusivity terms sought by Givaudan.

Aug 23 2023
2nd Cir. 20-1643-cv Panel Decision

New England Carpenters Guaranteed Annuity and Pension Funds v. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

The Second Circuit held that AmTrust Financial Services' public statements regarding its accounting for extended warranty revenue and employee bonuses were actionable statements of opinion under the Securities Act. The court vacated the dismissal of these specific claims and remanded the case for trial, while affirming the dismissal of all other securities fraud allegations.