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Supreme Court Denies Plaintiff’s Petition for Certiorari in Ileto v. Glock, Inc.
On May 24, 2010, the United States Supreme Court denied plaintiff Lilian S. Ileto’s petition for a writ of certiorari, bringing this decade-long case to a close. The Ileto case arose from Bufford Furrow’s shooting of several children at the North Valley Jewish Community Center and subsequent murder of U.S. postal worker Joseph S. Ileto…
New York Courts Apply the Expanded Fireman’s Rule
On April 13, 2010, the Appellate Division, First Department, vacated an earlier decision it had issued in Ferriolo v. City of New York, and upon reconsideration, found that the Fireman’s Rule bars a negligence action brought by a police officer who was shot by a fellow officer while he was changing into his uniform in…
New York Court of Appeals Expands Scope of Scaffold Law
The New York Court of Appeals recently extended the scope of New York labor law in an interesting decision titled Runner v. New York Stock Exchange. This action was commenced in Federal Court by an electrician, Victor Runner, to recover damages for injuries he sustained while engaged in a major rehabilitation project at the New…
Recent Supreme Court Decision on Political Speech by Corporations
On January 21, 2010, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. This decision struck down the prohibition contained in the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (also known as the McCain-Feingold Act) that barred corporations from using general treasury funds to engage in an “electioneering communication,” which…
Oral Argument Before the Supreme Court in Historic Second Amendment Case of McDonald v. Chicago
On March 2, 2010, oral argument was held before the United States Supreme Court in the McDonald v. Chicago case. A transcript of the argument is here. On June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court issued its decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, holding that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and…
Press Quotes Christopher Renzulli In Major Firearms Case
Renzulli Law Firm’s victory in Ileto v. Glock, Inc. was one of the major defense victories of 2009. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case itself was highly publicized in media…
Renzulli Law Firm Wins Another Complete Dismissal
Renzulli Law Firm successfully won a complete dismissal in Werner v. Pars & Strikes, a case previously pending in the New York Supreme Court, County of Richmond. Our firm represented the defendant in the litigation.This matter was commenced by Stephanie Werner, a teenager, and her mother against a recreational facility. Among the many attractions at the…
Audio: Christopher Renzulli in Ninth Circuit Oral Argument
Renzulli Law Firm achieved one of the major defense victories in 2009. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case was highly publicized in media outlets around the Country following…
Firm Saves Retail Dealer’s Federal Firearms License From Revocation by Federal Authorities
Renzulli Law Firm, LLP recently represented a retail firearms dealer in New York in connection with a proceeding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) had commenced to revoke its federal firearms license because of various record keeping discrepancies. By working with the ATF, we were able to prevent the revocation of the…
Firm Defeats Wrongful Termination Claim in Mississippi
NEW YORK-NY—On December 17, 2009, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi granted a motion for summary judgment filed by Renzulli Law Firm, LLP and dismissed the complaint against its client in its entirety. Plaintiff was terminated for poor performance in August 2006. He responded by suing his former employer claiming…
John Renzulli Leads High Profile Defense
John Renzulli leads the defense team in a high profile case covered by news outlets throughout the United States. (John Renzulli at trial)
New York Law Journal Features John Renzulli in “Top Cases”
John Renzulli represented several high profile defendants, including GLOCK, Inc., in one of the most publicized and contentious cases waging war against the firearms industry as a whole. A copy of the article from New York Law Journal Magazine is available below.
John Renzulli Named To New York Law Journal’s “Top Cases”
John Renzulli represented GLOCK, Inc. in one of the most publicized and contentious cases waging war against the firearms industry as a whole. A copy of the article from New York Law Journal Magazine is available below.
John Renzulli Delivers Critical Lecture at Major Seminar
John Renzulli presented a lecture to guests at the Damages Seminar presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas in March 2009. Renzulli’s lecture focused on one of the most difficult variables in litigation — where defense counsel is litigating far from home in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, often in the plaintiff’s backyard. A link to Renzulli’s course…
Defense Research Institute Lauds Renzulli Law Firm for Major Victory
In October 2009, Defense Research Institute (DRI) selected the Renzulli Law Firm’s victory in Ileto v. Glock as one of the major defense victories of the month in the United States. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)…
Defense Research Institute Lauds Renzulli Law Firm for Major Victory
In October 2009, Defense Research Institute (DRI) selected Renzulli Law Firm’s victory in Ileto v. Glock, Inc. as one of the major defense victories of the month. Ileto v. Glock, Inc., et al., 565 F.3d 1126 (2009) was a significant test of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) in the Ninth Circuit…
Litigation
Renzulli Law Firm represents companies and individuals in connection with contract disputes, business torts, intellectual property, and trade regulation disputes and enforcement, as well as risk assessment and litigation avoidance. Our clients are industry leaders, small to mid-size businesses and individuals. Our motto is “Clients Come First.” We understand that litigation can critically affect a…
Renzulli Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal for Shotgun Manufacturer
On June 22, 2009, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Appellate District in Portage County, Ohio issued a decision affirming an order granting summary judgment in favor of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. and Maverick Arms, Inc. and dismissing the complaint against them in its entirety. On December 26, 2002, Plaintiff, Nathan Gay, then…
Judge Clears Way for City to Sue Gun Companies
John Renzulli is quoted on behalf of GLOCK, Inc. and other firearms distributors denouncing a decision by United States District Court Judge Weinstein (EDNY) that permitted the City of New York to continue a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest firearms manufacturers and distributors. The lawsuit sought to hold manufacturers and distributors liable for…
Georgia Gun Laws Under Fire in Federal Court
John Renzulli is quoted in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution in connection with a case where a retailer was sued by the City of New York over gun sales in Georigia. New York alleged that the retailer in Georgia should be held liable for firearms they sold that were used to commit crimes in New York.
City Suit Misfires – Gunmakers win
John Renzulli is quoted for his representation of GLOCK, Inc. following the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the City of New York’s case against firearms manufacturers for the illegal sale of firearms by others should be tossed out.
Circuit Holds Magistrates Lack Power to Remand
John Renzulli and Scott Allan are quoted in connection with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Magistrate Judges do not have the power to “remand” cases to state court.
City can still take shot at gunmakers
John Renzulli is quoted in connection with the firearms retailer cases brought by the City of New York.