New York Case Commentaries

Solis v. City of New York: Confiscated Medical Assistive Devices and the Summary Judgment Burden in Custodial Negligence Cases

Date: Dec 4, 2025

Solis v. City of New York: Confiscated Medical Assistive Devices and the Summary Judgment Burden in Custodial Negligence Cases I. Introduction The Appellate Division, First Department’s decision in...

Public Censure as the Standard Sanction for Non‑Venal, Multi‑Matter Neglect and Communication Failures: Commentary on Matter of Asher (2025 NY Slip Op 06651)

Date: Dec 4, 2025

Public Censure as the Standard Sanction for Non‑Venal, Multi‑Matter Neglect and Communication Failures: Commentary on Matter of Asher, 2025 NY Slip Op 06651 Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of...

Judicial Estoppel and Waiver-of-Subrogation Clauses: Subrogated Insurers Bound by Insured’s Prior Positions in Joined Proceedings (State Farm v. Dan Heller Plumbing & Heating, Inc.)

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Judicial Estoppel and Waiver-of-Subrogation Clauses: Subrogated Insurers Bound by Insured’s Prior Positions in Joined Proceedings I. Introduction State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Dan Heller Plumbing...

Rothman v. Rothman: Realistic Economic Independence and Domestic-Violence-Related Maintenance in Long-Term Marriages

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Rothman v. Rothman: Realistic Economic Independence and Domestic-Violence-Related Maintenance in Long-Term Marriages I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Second Department’s decision in Rothman v....

Ramsay v. Garland: Statute of Frauds, “Rescue Deeds,” and the Survival of Constructive Trust and Equitable Mortgage Claims

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Ramsay v. Garland: Statute of Frauds, “Rescue Deeds,” and the Survival of Constructive Trust and Equitable Mortgage Claims I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Second Department’s decision in...

From Defamation to Discipline: Applying the Single Publication Rule to Public Employee Social Media Misconduct — Commentary on Matter of Pearl v. New York State Unified Court System

Date: Nov 29, 2025

From Defamation to Discipline: Applying the Single Publication Rule to Public Employee Social Media Misconduct — Commentary on Matter of Pearl v. New York State Unified Court System I. Introduction...

Pandemic Delay as “Good Cause” Under CPLR 2004 and Limits on Interest Tolling in Foreclosure: Commentary on HSBC Bank, USA, N.A. v. Santella

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Pandemic Delay as “Good Cause” Under CPLR 2004 and Limits on Interest Tolling in Foreclosure: Commentary on HSBC Bank, USA, N.A. v. Santella I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Second...

Heins v. Public Storage: Exclusive Special‑Proceeding Remedy for Challenging Self‑Storage Liens Under New York Lien Law § 182

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Heins v. Public Storage: Exclusive Special‑Proceeding Remedy for Challenging Self‑Storage Liens Under New York Lien Law § 182 I. Introduction Heins v. Public Stor., 2025 NY Slip Op 06605 (2d Dept...

Citibank, N.A. v. Vernikov: Enforcing Express Lender Discretion to Cancel a Commercial Line of Credit Despite a Recent Renewal Fee

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Citibank, N.A. v. Vernikov: Enforcing Express Lender Discretion to Cancel a Commercial Line of Credit Despite a Recent Renewal Fee I. Introduction In Citibank, N.A. v. Vernikov, 2025 NY Slip Op 06599...

Bartley v. Morgan: Res Judicata Effect of Partial Summary Judgment in Partition Actions and the Bar on Subsequent Adverse Possession Claims

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Bartley v. Morgan: Res Judicata Effect of Partial Summary Judgment in Partition Actions and the Bar on Subsequent Adverse Possession Claims I. Introduction In Bartley v. Morgan, 2025 NY Slip Op 06590...

Bank of N.Y. Mellon Trust Co. v. Ahmed: Prejudice, Repose, and Discretion in Applying 22 NYCRR 202.48 to Foreclosure Judgments

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Bank of N.Y. Mellon Trust Co. v. Ahmed: Prejudice, Repose, and Discretion in Applying 22 NYCRR 202.48 to Foreclosure Judgments I. Introduction Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. v. Ahmed,...

On-Site Mental Health Clinics as Bargaining Unit Work: Commentary on Matter of Board of Educ. of the Newburgh Enlarged City Sch. Dist. v. PERB

Date: Nov 29, 2025

On-Site Mental Health Clinics as Bargaining Unit Work: Commentary on Matter of Board of Educ. of the Newburgh Enlarged City Sch. Dist. v. PERB I. Introduction This decision from the Appellate...

Same-Day Filiation and Abandonment Petitions After the 2022 Amendments: Commentary on Matter of Dreyson HH. (Michael GG.)

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Same-Day Filiation and Abandonment Petitions After the 2022 Amendments: Commentary on Matter of Dreyson HH. (Michael GG.), 2025 NY Slip Op 06578 I. Introduction Matter of Dreyson HH. (Michael GG.) is...

Child Refusal, Third-Party Abuse, and Therapeutic Visitation: The High Bar for Suspending Parental Access in Matter of Richard CC. v. Lacey DD.

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Child Refusal, Third-Party Abuse, and Therapeutic Visitation: The High Bar for Suspending Parental Access in Matter of Richard CC. v. Lacey DD. I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Third...

Anthony v. Haas: Strengthening New York’s Shield Law on Alternative Sources and Waiver

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Anthony v. Haas: Strengthening New York’s Shield Law on Alternative Sources and Waiver I. Introduction Anthony v. Haas, 2025 NY Slip Op 06576 (App Div 3d Dept, Nov. 26, 2025), is a significant...

Stability, Relocation, and Tie‑Breaker Decision‑Making in Initial Custody: Commentary on Matter of Douglas CC. v. Musique DD.

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Stability, Relocation, and Tie‑Breaker Decision‑Making in Initial Custody Determinations: Commentary on Matter of Douglas CC. v. Musique DD. I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Appellate...

Permanent Neglect Without Prior Article 10 Adjudication: Incarcerated Parents, Diligent Efforts, and Realistic Planning in Matter of Jack V. (Jack U.)

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Permanent Neglect Without Prior Article 10 Adjudication: Incarcerated Parents, Diligent Efforts, and Realistic Planning in Matter of Jack V. (Jack U.) I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Third...

Separation Agreements, Out‑of‑State Relocation, and Parental Interference in New York Custody Modifications: Commentary on Matter of Jennifer HH. v. Alavanh II.

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Separation Agreements, Out‑of‑State Relocation, and Parental Interference in New York Custody Modifications: Commentary on Matter of Jennifer HH. v. Alavanh II., 2025 NY Slip Op 06573 (3d Dept) I....

Probable Cause, Child Complainants, and Ex Ante Information: Commentary on Miller v. State of New York

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Probable Cause, Child Complainants, and Ex Ante Information: Commentary on Miller v. State of New York I. Introduction The decision in Miller v. State of New York, 2025 NY Slip Op 06572 (3d Dept Nov....

Extraordinary Circumstances, Nonparent Custody, and the Irrelevance of a Child’s “Self‑Protection”: Commentary on Matter of Josiah Y. (Shanna V.), 2025 NY Slip Op 06571 (3d Dept)

Date: Nov 29, 2025

Extraordinary Circumstances, Nonparent Custody, and the Irrelevance of a Child’s “Self‑Protection” in Abuse Cases: Commentary on Matter of Josiah Y. (Shanna V.), 2025 NY Slip Op 06571 (3d Dept) I....