New York Case Commentaries

Legal Malpractice Redefined: Lam v. Weiss Establishes Enhanced Standards for Attorney Duty and Causation

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Legal Malpractice Redefined: Lam v. Weiss Establishes Enhanced Standards for Attorney Duty and Causation Introduction In the landmark case of Patricia Lam, et al. v. Ronald D. Weiss, et al. (219...

Affirmation of Level Two Sex Offender Classification for Child Pornography Promotion under SORA Guidelines

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Affirmation of Level Two Sex Offender Classification for Child Pornography Promotion under SORA Guidelines Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of New York, v. Abraham Fernandez...

Affirmation of DMV’s Authority to Deny Relicensure Based on Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI Convictions

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Affirmation of DMV’s Authority to Deny Relicensure Based on Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI Convictions Introduction In the case of Henry M. Dobson v. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles et...

Clarifying Indemnification Clauses and Workers' Compensation in Construction Contracts: Skrok v. Grand Loft Corp.

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Clarifying Indemnification Clauses and Workers' Compensation in Construction Contracts: Skrok v. Grand Loft Corp. Introduction The case of Marcin Skrok v. Grand Loft Corp. adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Sole Custody to Father in Tashina N. v. John M.

Date: Jul 14, 2023

Affirmation of Sole Custody to Father in Tashina N. v. John M. Introduction In the case of Tashina N. v. John M. (218 A.D.3d 935), the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department, addressed a pivotal...

Jurisdictional Sufficiency in Juvenile Delinquency Petitions: Insights from In the Matter of Yacere D.

Date: Jul 13, 2023

Jurisdictional Sufficiency in Juvenile Delinquency Petitions: Insights from In the Matter of Yacere D. Introduction The case of In the Matter of Yacere D. addresses critical issues regarding the...

Affirmation of Corroboration Standards in Family Court Act Article 10 Child Abuse Proceedings

Date: Jul 7, 2023

Affirmation of Corroboration Standards in Family Court Act Article 10 Child Abuse Proceedings Introduction The case of In the Matter of Kaleb LL. and Another, Alleged to be Abused and/or Neglected...

Defining 'Diligent Efforts' in Parental Rights Termination: Onondaga County CDS v. Natasha B.

Date: Jul 1, 2023

Defining 'Diligent Efforts' in Parental Rights Termination: Onondaga County CDS v. Natasha B. Introduction The case of In the Matter of Aubree R., Jaelynn R., and Leigh B. Onondaga County Department...

Reaffirmation of the 'Closely Related' Doctrine in Tortious Interference: EPAC Technologies Ltd. v. Interforum S.A.

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Reaffirmation of the 'Closely Related' Doctrine in Tortious Interference: EPAC Technologies Ltd. v. Interforum S.A. Introduction The case of EPAC Technologies Ltd. v. Interforum S.A., et al....

Statute of Limitations Applied to Executive Law §63(12) Claims: Insights from People of New York v. Donald J. Trump et al.

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Statute of Limitations Applied to Executive Law §63(12) Claims: Insights from People of New York v. Donald J. Trump et al. Introduction The case People of the State of New York, by Letitia James,...

Mandatory Joinder of Challenged Voters in Election Law Proceedings: Hughes v. Delaware County Board of Elections

Date: Jun 27, 2023

Mandatory Joinder of Challenged Voters in Election Law Proceedings: Hughes v. Delaware County Board of Elections Introduction Hughes et al. v. Delaware County Board of Elections is a landmark case...

Narrowing the Scope of Labor Law §240(1) and Clarifying Contractual Indemnification in Express Builders JB, Inc. v. Castro

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Narrowing the Scope of Labor Law §240(1) and Clarifying Contractual Indemnification in Express Builders JB, Inc. v. Castro Introduction The case of Jose R. Delarosa Castro, plaintiff-respondent, v....

Affirmation of Guilty Plea and Limitations on CPL 440 Motions: Insights from People v. Corey Hinds

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Affirmation of Guilty Plea and Limitations on CPL 440 Motions: Insights from People v. Corey Hinds Introduction People of the State of New York v. Corey Hinds (217 A.D.3d 1138) is a significant...

Establishing General Contractor Liability and Indemnification Standards in Scaffold Construction Cases

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Establishing General Contractor Liability and Indemnification Standards in Scaffold Construction Cases Introduction The case of Brian Dejesus v. Downtown Re Holdings LLC, et al. adjudicated by the...

Establishing Rights to Easement Width and Purpose: Insights from Abbey Family Trust Number Four v. Matthews

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Establishing Rights to Easement Width and Purpose: Insights from Abbey Family Trust Number Four v. Matthews Introduction The case of Abbey Family Trust Number Four et al. v. Richard T. Matthews et...

Expansion of Employer Liability in Negligent Supervision: Moore Charitable Foundation v. PJT Partners

Date: Jun 14, 2023

Expansion of Employer Liability in Negligent Supervision: Moore Charitable Foundation v. PJT Partners Introduction In the landmark case of The Moore Charitable Foundation, et al., Appellants, v. PJT...

Affirmation of Level Three Risk in SORA: The People v. Harris

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Affirmation of Level Three Risk in SORA: The People v. Harris Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Antwunn Harris (217 A.D.3d 1385) addresses critical aspects of the Sex...

Best Interests Relocation Standard Reinforced in GG v. HH

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Best Interests Relocation Standard Reinforced in GG v. HH Introduction The case of Amber GG. v. Eric HH. (217 A.D.3d 1103) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New York's Third Department on June 8,...

Establishing Permanent Neglect and Termination of Parental Rights under Social Services Law § 384-b: A Comprehensive Analysis of Matter of Desirea F.

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Establishing Permanent Neglect and Termination of Parental Rights under Social Services Law § 384-b: A Comprehensive Analysis of Matter of Desirea F. Introduction The case of In the Matter of Desirea...

Affirmation of Sole Custody in Domestic Violence Context: Warda NN. v. Muhammad OO.

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Affirmation of Sole Custody in Domestic Violence Context: Warda NN. v. Muhammad OO. Introduction The case of Warda NN. v. Muhammad OO. (217 A.D.3d 1086) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New York,...