May 2013

“Twilight” Producers Sued for Allegedly Trying to Scuttle Spoof Movie

By Charles Michael on May 28, 2013

In a 219-page antitrust complaint filed today, the makers of “Twiharder,” a spoof of the popular “Twilight” series, claim that Twilight’s producers sent baseless cease-and-desist letters alleging IP infringement, and causing the distributors of Twiharder to walk away:
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Citi Settles FHFA Litigation

By Charles Michael on May 28, 2013

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Judge Forrest, In Bench Trial, Finds No Fraud In Real Estate Investment Failure

By Charles Michael on May 28, 2013

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Judge Furman Holds Dodd-Frank Protections Cover Internal Whistleblowing, Not Just Whistleblowing to SEC

By Charles Michael on May 22, 2013

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Judge Rakoff Criticizes Regulators’ Pursuit of Companies Instead of Individuals

By Charles Michael on May 21, 2013

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NYLJ Profiles Judge Scheindlin

By Charles Michael on May 17, 2013

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Judge Rakoff Vacates JP Morgan Summary Judgment Win in MBS Suit Because of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction

By Charles Michael on May 17, 2013

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Suit Accuses NYPD of Repeatedly Arresting Woman for Lawful Conduct of Being Topless in Public

By Charles Michael on May 16, 2013

In a complaint filed yesterday, performance artist Holly Van Voast accuses the NYPD of repeatedly arresting her for being topless in public — conduct the New York Court of Appeals ruled in 1992 is perfectly lawful:
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DOJ Accuses Apple of Being “Ringmaster” in E-Books Price-Fixing Scheme

By Matthew Popowsky on May 15, 2013

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Judge Nathan Admonishes Attorneys for Forwarding Her Excerpts from Bickering Emails

By Matthew Popowsky on May 14, 2013

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Charles MichaelPartner

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal…

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal investigations, and represents clients under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Gilana KellerAssociate

Gilana Keller focuses her practice on complex litigation matters with a focus on insurance and reinsurance matters and commercial litigation. Gilana represents companies in insurance…

Gilana Keller focuses her practice on complex litigation matters with a focus on insurance and reinsurance matters and commercial litigation. Gilana represents companies in insurance and reinsurance disputes, pending in state and federal court and before arbitration panels. These disputes have included representation of a leading life insurance carrier in arbitrations against reinsurers involving yearly renewable term (YRT) life reinsurance agreements and environmental insurance coverage.

Julie LascanoAssociate

Julie Wilson Lascano maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, representing public and private companies in all stages of litigation before state and federal courts. Her…

Julie Wilson Lascano maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, representing public and private companies in all stages of litigation before state and federal courts. Her varied experience includes antitrust, IP, employment, product liability, and civil class action matters, as well as internal investigations and post-investigation compliance. Julie has represented clients across a broad array of industries, including in the financial services, logistics and energy sectors.

Active in her pro bono practice, Julie has represented clients in domestic violence, criminal justice, LGBTQ+, and housing matters, including a successful claim against a landlord that resulted in significant housing repairs for her client. During law school, she also participated in Texas Law’s Environmental Clinic.

Meghan NewcomerOf Counsel

Meghan Newcomer is an accomplished litigator who focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and government and internal investigations. Meghan competently navigates clients through complex commercial disputes in both state and federal court and in arbitration proceedings. She skillfully handles all phases of litigation, from managing broad discovery to drafting dispositive motions, always focused on achieving the best outcome for her clients. On the criminal side, Meghan has substantial trial experience defending individuals in white-collar criminal matters and has participated in multiple criminal trials in federal court. Meghan also has experience representing clients in high-stakes investigations by the US Department of Justice and the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

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May 2013

“Twilight” Producers Sued for Allegedly Trying to Scuttle Spoof Movie

Citi Settles FHFA Litigation

Judge Forrest, In Bench Trial, Finds No Fraud In Real Estate Investment Failure

Judge Furman Holds Dodd-Frank Protections Cover Internal Whistleblowing, Not Just Whistleblowing to SEC

Judge Rakoff Criticizes Regulators’ Pursuit of Companies Instead of Individuals

NYLJ Profiles Judge Scheindlin

Judge Rakoff Vacates JP Morgan Summary Judgment Win in MBS Suit Because of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Suit Accuses NYPD of Repeatedly Arresting Woman for Lawful Conduct of Being Topless in Public

DOJ Accuses Apple of Being “Ringmaster” in E-Books Price-Fixing Scheme

Judge Nathan Admonishes Attorneys for Forwarding Her Excerpts from Bickering Emails

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