Friday, October 08, 2010

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest October 8, 2010

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U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Media Law

Cable News Reporter Wins Second Crack at Defamation Claim Against MSNBC for Online Posts
DiFolco v. MSNBC Cable LLC, 09-2821-cv Supreme Court, Suffolk County, I.A.S. Part 21
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Business Law

Judge Awards Damages and Costs to Consumer; Modeling Agency Did Not Deliver Services
People v. City Model and Talent Dev., 09-22233 

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
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NEW YORK COUNTY

Employment

Evidence Raises Issues of Deliberate Bad Faith in Correction Officer's Termination
Matter of Stevens v. Schriro

NEW YORK COUNTY

Employment

Uncertainty, Bad Faith Investigation Vacates Teacher's Firing; New Investigation Ordered
Bryant v. NYC Dept. of Ed.

NEW YORK COUNTY

Criminal Practice

Hearing Ordered to Decide if Allegations Satisfy Second Prong of 'Strickland'
People v. Ortega

BRONX COUNTY

Family Law

Family Court Proper Forum to Resolve Parties' Disputes, Including Illegal Lockout
Watson v. Wilson-Watson

APPELLATE DIVISION

SECOND DEPARTMENT

Criminal Practice

Justification Available to Underlying Felony But Never a Defense to Felony Murder Itself
People v. Walker

APPELLATE TERM

Criminal Practice

Order Dismissing Instrument on Ground Of Legal Impediment to Conviction Affirmed
People v. Thorner

KINGS COUNTY

Criminal Practice

Motion to Quash Subpoena on Grounds Of Attorney-Client Privilege Denied
People v. Brooks

APPELLATE DIVISION

THIRD DEPARTMENT

Workers' Compensation

Evidence Supports Disability's Contribution To Claimant's Removal From Labor Force
Jimerson v. New York City Police Dept.

U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, SECOND CIRCUIT

Administrative Law

'Engquist' Does Not Bar All Class-of-One Claims Involving Discretionary State Action
Analytical Diagnostic Labs Inc. v. Kusel

U.S. DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

Trusts and Estates

Suit Charging Conspiracy by Attorneys, Judges To Deny Probate to Steal Estate Assets Dismissed
Combier v. State of New York

U.S. DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

Admiralty

Shipboard Health Aide Charged With Knowledge Of Shortened One Year Limit for Injury Suit
Palmer v. Norwegian Cruise Line

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