SDNY

Bronx Man with Past Convictions Switches Lawyers, Claims He’s Not a Career Criminal in High-Stakes SDNY Hearing

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NEW YORK — A Bronx man with a history of three felonies sought new legal representation in a federal court on September 2, 2025, arguing that he should not be classified as an armed career criminal. The defendant had previously been charged in connection with violent offenses, including assault and robbery. In December 2024, law enforcement arrested the man after they discovered a Luger 9mm firearm in his possession. When he appeared before U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel, he expressed a desire to replace his Federal Defender with a lawyer from the Criminal Justice … Read more

Sensational SDNY Ruling: Website Accessibility Lawsuit Dismissed with Prejudice for Lack of Standing

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New York, NY – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has seen a shift in the handling of website accessibility lawsuits. In a recent decision, SDNY Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismissed a complaint with prejudice due to vague allegations regarding the plaintiffs’ standing to sue. This departure from the norm may have implications for future cases in the district. The lawsuit involved two blind individuals who identified themselves as testers. They alleged that an online retailer’s website violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State … Read more