On Wednesday, Judge Cronan dismissed with prejudice X Corp.’s complaint against Letitia James, in her official capacity as Attorney General of New York, for failure to state a claim. X Corp. alleged that the Content Category Report Provisions of New
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Judge Buchwald: Online Staffing Agency’s “Drip Pricing” Model of Adding Service Fees at Check Out Is Not Deceptive
On Friday, Judge Buchwald dismissed a proposed class action against online staffing agency Fiverr, an online platform connecting freelance service providers to customers. Three individuals alleged that Fiverr’s presentation of service fees is a deceptive practice under New York and
Judge Ramos: Speculative Causal Chain Dooms Suit Seeking To Hold Equestrian Governing Body Responsible For Shooting
In an opinion yesterday, Judge Ramos dismissed a suit brought by a well-known dressage coach, Michael Barisone, against the United States Equestrian Federation based on the events that led Barisone to shoot a former student, Lauren Kanarek, and that were
Judge Schofield: A Cease-and-Desist Letter Plus a $10 Million Licensing Pitch Is Enough to Haul a California Volleyball Brand Into New York Court
In an opinion Wednesday, Judge Schofield ruled that there was New York jurisdiction over a declaratory judgment action that a New York retailer, Rag & Bone, brought in response to trademark threats from a California volleyball company, Miramar Brands Group,
Judge Carter Dismisses Novo Nordisk’s False Advertising Claims, Finding Statements About Compounded GLP-1s Were Susceptible To An Accurate Reading
On Friday, Judge Carter granted defendant Zealthy Inc.’s motion to dismiss claims brought by Novo Nordisk under the Lanham Act and New York General Business Law. Novo Nordisk alleged that Zealthy, which markets compounded GLP-1 medications, falsely represented to consumers
Judge Cronan: Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Need Not Have “Perfect” Balance
In an opinion Monday, Judge Cronan dismissed a challenge brought by a coalition of interfaith advocacy groups to the composition of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission (the “RLC”), rejecting arguments that the fourteen-member body—which includes Evangelical, Catholic, and Orthodox Jewish
Judge Rochon Allows Trademark Case To Proceed Over Competing “Bright and Mellow” Cold Brews
In an opinion Monday, Judge Rochon denied a motion to dismiss a trademark suit brought by Danone, which makes STōK cold brew coffee against Chobani, which makes a “La Colombe”-branded competing product, over the phrase “BRIGHT & MELLOW” used on
Judge Liman: Rule 54(d) Does Not Authorize Blake Lively To Recover “Damages” For Dismissed Defamation Action Against Her
On Friday, Judge Liman granted Blake Lively’s motion for attorneys’ fees and costs, but denied her request for damages (including treble and punitive damages), following the court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni and his production company accusing
Judge Vyskocil Dismisses, For “Blatant Forum Shopping,” Journalist’s Preemptive Suit Against Melania Trump Over Defamation Threat
In an opinion Friday, Judge Vyskocil exercised her discretion in refusing to adjudicate a declaratory judgment action filed by journalist Michael Wolff in state court (later removed) seeking a declaration that he did not defame Melania Trump. Ms. Trump’s lawyers
“The Devil Made Me Do It” Defense Rejected: Judge McMahon Grants Summary Judgment Against Government’s AI‑Driven Mass Termination of NEH Grants
In an opinion filed on Thursday, Judge McMahon granted summary judgment to plaintiffs on their claims that the Government’s April 2025 mass termination of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities (“NEH”) grants was unconstitutional and ultra vires (see