Spoliation of Surveillance Video: Adverse Inference (Not Liability Preclusion) When Negligent Loss Causes Limited Prejudice 1. Introduction Alvarez v 100-10 67th Rd. Condominium (2026 NY Slip Op...
Preconception Co‑Parenting Agreements Extend to Later‑Conceived Siblings Absent Proof of Termination; Best-Interests Inquiry Follows Standing 1. Introduction Matter of Kelly C. v Chaya E. (2026 NY...
Beauchamp v. New York City Tr. Auth.: Future Medical Expenses Must Track Reasonably Certain Proof; Speculative Procedures Cannot Inflate Damages; Remittitur Benchmarks for Extraordinary Injuries...
Telecommunications Wi‑Fi Cabling Is Not a Labor Law § 240(1) “Alteration,” and Public Service Law § 228 Does Not Shield Owners Outside Cable-TV Installations 1. Introduction In Hearns v Blended...
Penal Law § 450.10 Turnover Is Not a Substitute for Civil Title Adjudication: Prohibition Lies to Vacate Turnover Orders Resolving Disputed Ownership Without a Criminal Case I. Introduction Matter of...
Separation-Agreement “Release Consideration” as Dismissal Pay: Allocation Bars UI Benefits and False Certifications Support Overpayment and Willful-Misrepresentation Penalties 1. Introduction Matter...
Matter of Borochov: Reciprocal Public Censure When Foreign Misconduct Constitutes New York Misconduct (22 NYCRR 1240.13[b][3]) 1. Introduction Matter of Borochov (2026 NY Slip Op 05305) is a...
Nonviolent Drug Felony Sentencing: Defendant Must Be Adjudicated a Second Felony Drug Offender (Not a Second Violent Felony Offender) 1. Introduction In People v Sukram (2026 NY Slip Op 05328), the...
Course of Performance Controls: HAMP Deferred-Principal Repayments Treated as “Subsequent Recoveries” Under RMBS PSAs 1. Introduction Matter of Wells Fargo Bank v. HBK Master Fund L.P. (2026 NY Slip...
Matter of Gellene: Reciprocal Discipline Requires Independent New York “Rule-Equivalency” Review Despite Default 1. Introduction Matter of Gellene (2026 NY Slip Op 05361 [3d Dept Sept. 17, 2026])...
Referee “Hear-and-Determine” Decisions as Court Mandates Enforceable by Civil Contempt in Matrimonial Equitable Distribution Case: Brandford v Brandford, 2026 NY Slip Op 05270 (App Div, 2d Dept Sept....
Contractors Cannot Sue for Damages Under General Municipal Law § 101(5); Conclusory Third-Party Beneficiary and Unjust Enrichment Pleadings Fail at CPLR 3211(a)(7) 1. Introduction In Civetta Mech.,...
Leave-to-Amend Orders Have No Preclusive Effect on RGB Rent-Increase Entitlement; Minimum-Dollar RGB Increases Must Be Preserved in the Renewal Lease Introduction Case: Matter of Hillside Place, LLC...
Conclusive Security Claims Do Not Justify Blanket FOIL Withholding: Mandatory In Camera Review for Cybersecurity Contracts and Executive Calendars 1. Introduction Case: Matter of Newsday, LLC v....
FAPA Renewal Rule: Voluntary Discontinuance Does Not De-Accelerate or Reset the Mortgage Foreclosure Limitations Period 1. Introduction Bank of N.Y. Mellon v Conforti (2026 NY Slip Op 05262 [2d Dept...
Bellavia v. Hoppenstein: Nonconforming CPLR 2106 Party Affirmations Cannot Supply Facts on CPLR 3211 Motions (but Legal Argument May Still Be Considered) Case: Bellavia v Hoppenstein, 2026 NY Slip Op...
Documentary Evidence Can Defeat Short-Sale “Condition Precedent” Theories at the Pleading Stage, Enforcing Time-of-the-Essence Default and Down-Payment Forfeiture 1. Introduction Clarke v Spino (2026...
Foley v. Foley: Civil Contempt May Enforce an Unpaid Matrimonial Distributive Award Where Execution Is Not Legally Available; Issues Are Forfeited After an Abandoned Cross-Appeal 1. Introduction In...
Policyholder Entitlement to MLMIC Demutualization Proceeds Absent Assignment or Contractual Transfer 1. Introduction Joseph Onorato, M.D., P.C. v Bruck (Appellate Division, Second Department, Sept....
King v. Kohn (2d Dep’t 2026): No Notice of Pendency Where Pleading Seeks Only Damages; Former DCL § 276 Unavailable for Post–April 4, 2020 Conduct 1. Introduction In King v Kohn (2026 NY Slip Op...