Six-Year Limitation Period Applied to Actions to Vacate Satisfaction of Mortgage: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC v. Rafuna Introduction In the landmark case of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC v. Heset...
Affirmation of Referee's Report on Attorney's Lien under CPLR 4403 Introduction The case of In the Matter of Charles C. DeStefano v. Law Offices of William Pager (2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 5798) adjudicated...
Clarifying Accessorial Liability in Gang Assault Charges: Insights from People v. Dunn, Frazier, and Chief PonceDeLeon Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of New York,...
Reversal of Second-Degree Murder Conviction Due to Omission of Justification Defense Instruction: People v. Castillo Introduction The case of The People & c., Respondent, v. Jairo Castillo, Appellant...
Minimal Parental Involvement and an Indicated §1034 Report Can Sustain Sole Custody and No-Overnight Parenting Time: Third Department Affirms Deferential “Sound and Substantial Basis” Review...
Ray v. Ray: Establishing Sanctions for Frivolous Litigation in New York Supreme Court Introduction In the case of Ames Ray v. Christina Ray (2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 5777), the Supreme Court of New York,...
Retroactive Application of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Affirmed in Bayview Loan Servicing v. Dalal Introduction The case of Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant, versus...
Limitation of Collateral Estoppel in Termination of Parental Rights: Cattaraugus County DST v. Amy W. Introduction The case of In the Matter of Juliet W. Cattaraugus County Department of Social...
Establishing Personal Jurisdiction through Purposeful Contractual Engagements: Insights from the Ibrahim Case Introduction The case of Applied Healthcare Research Management v. Kemi R. Ibrahim,...
Establishing Robust Scheduling Protocols in Actively Managed Appeals: In re Matter of Scheduling Orders and Applications for Extensions of Time Introduction The case titled In re Matter of Scheduling...
Constructive Possession in Trap House Operations: Analysis of PEOPLE v. MAXWELL Introduction PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. SAMUEL MAXWELL (2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 5737) is a significant case...
Adams v. People: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Speedy Trial and Effective Counsel Claims Introduction In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Steven J. Adams (2024 N.Y. Slip Op....
Reciprocal Discipline for Attorney Misconduct: The John T. Wynn Case Introduction The legal profession holds attorneys to high ethical standards to maintain public trust and ensure the integrity of...
Prosecution's Discovery Obligations and Speedy Trial Rights Reaffirmed: People v. Chase Walker (2024) Introduction In People of the State of New York v. Chase Walker (2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 5662), the...
Constitutionality of Foreign Registration Clauses for Sexually Violent Offenders: Insights from PEOPLE v. GRZEGORZEWSKI Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, RESPONDENT, v....
Establishing Limits on Judicial Review of Condemnation Determinations under EDPL 207 Introduction The case of 3649 Erie, LLC v. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) and OHB Redev,...
Affirming Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel and Evidence Evaluation in People v. Montiek Mastin Introduction People v. Montiek Mastin, decided by the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth...
Strengthening the Burden of Proof in Child Abuse Cases: Analysis of Monroe County DHS v. Tara D. Introduction The case of Monroe County Department of Human Services v. Tara D. (2024 N.Y. Slip Op....
New Precedent on Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Discrimination: Hirsch v. New York State Division of Human Rights Introduction In the landmark case Hirsch v. New York State Division of Human...
Reversal of Conviction Due to Inapplicable Plain View Doctrine in Howard v. State Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. John C. Howard, Jr. (2024 N.Y. Slip Op....