Judge Kaplan Dismisses Donziger Counterclaims Against Chevron
In an opinion issued yesterday, Judge Kaplan dismissed the counterclaims of New York attorney Steven Donziger against Chevron for alleged attempted extortion and fraud. Confirming the report and...
View ArticleJudge Francis: Parties Must Move for a Protective Order, Not Merely Object,...
In an opinion yesterday resolving a motion alleging that JP Morgan’s corporate representatives were not sufficiently prepared for depositions, Judge Francis observed that the common practice of...
View ArticleJudge Francis Recommends Denying Class Certification in Goldman Gender Bias Case
On Tuesday, Magistrate Judge Francis issued a Report and Recommendation to Judge Torres in which he recommended denying class certification in a gender bias case against Goldman Sachs. The plaintiffs...
View ArticleSDNY Selects Three New Magistrate Judges
The Southern District has announced three new magistrate judges, who will fill the seats being vacated by Magistrate Judges Francis, Ellis, and Peck later this year. Joining the bench will be Stewart...
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