New York Case Commentaries

Enforcement of Sunset Clauses in Contractual Agreements: Riverside South Planning Corporation v. CRP/Extell Riverside, L.P.

Date: Nov 25, 2009

Enforcement of Sunset Clauses in Contractual Agreements: Riverside South Planning Corporation v. CRP/Extell Riverside, L.P. Introduction The case of Riverside South Planning Corporation v. CRP/Extell...

Recognition of Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages: New Precedent from GODFREY v. SPANO and Lewis v. New York State Dept. of Civil Service

Date: Nov 20, 2009

Recognition of Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages: New Precedent from GODFREY v. SPANO and Lewis v. New York State Dept. of Civil Service Introduction In the landmark cases of Margaret Godfrey et al. v....

Preliminary Injunction in Construction Financing: Destiny USA Holdings v. Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp.

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Preliminary Injunction in Construction Financing: Destiny USA Holdings v. Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. Introduction The case of Destiny USA Holdings, LLC v. Citigroup Global Markets Realty...

Tortious Interference in Financial Transactions: Amaranth LLC v. J.P. Morgan Chase Co.

Date: Nov 6, 2009

Tortious Interference in Financial Transactions: Amaranth LLC v. J.P. Morgan Chase Co. Introduction The case Amaranth LLC et al. v. J.P. Morgan Chase Co. et al. (71 A.D.3d 40, Appellate Division of...

Summary Judgment Denied in Medical Malpractice Case Due to Conflicting Expert Testimonies and Substantial Factual Disputes

Date: Nov 6, 2009

Summary Judgment Denied in Medical Malpractice Case Due to Conflicting Expert Testimonies and Substantial Factual Disputes Introduction The case Paula N. Frye v. Montefiore Medical Center et al. (70...

Adverse Interest Exception Limits In Pari Delicto in Accounting Malpractice Claims: Analysis of Symbol Technologies, Inc. v. Deloitte Touche, LLP

Date: Oct 28, 2009

Adverse Interest Exception Limits In Pari Delicto in Accounting Malpractice Claims: Analysis of Symbol Technologies, Inc. v. Deloitte Touche, LLP Introduction In the landmark case Symbol...

Save the Pine Bush: Expanding Standing Under SEQRA Through Use and Enjoyment of Natural Resources

Date: Oct 28, 2009

Save the Pine Bush: Expanding Standing Under SEQRA Through Use and Enjoyment of Natural Resources Introduction The case of Save the Pine Bush, Inc. v. Common Council of the City of Albany (13 N.Y.3d...

Protection of Rent-Stabilized Units Under J-51 Benefits: A Comprehensive Analysis of ROBERTS v. TISHMAN SPEYER Properties, L.P.

Date: Oct 23, 2009

Protection of Rent-Stabilized Units Under J-51 Benefits: A Comprehensive Analysis of ROBERTS v. TISHMAN SPEYER Properties, L.P. Introduction The case of ROBERTS v. TISHMAN SPEYER Properties, L.P. (13...

Assignee's Standing in Foreclosure Actions: Wells Fargo Bank v. Vincent Marchione

Date: Oct 21, 2009

Assignee's Standing in Foreclosure Actions: Wells Fargo Bank v. Vincent Marchione Introduction The case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Vincent Marchione et al. concerns a pivotal issue in mortgage...

Baldwin v. Cablevision Systems Corp.: Establishing Precedent on Racial Discrimination in Employment Termination

Date: Sep 30, 2009

Baldwin v. Cablevision Systems Corp.: Establishing Precedent on Racial Discrimination in Employment Termination Introduction The case of Louis Baldwin v. Cablevision Systems Corp. (65 A.D.3d 961)...

Deceptive Conduct and Area Variances: Establishing Boundaries under New York Town Law § 267-b (3)

Date: Sep 30, 2009

Deceptive Conduct and Area Variances: Establishing Boundaries under New York Town Law § 267-b (3) Introduction The case of Casian Realty, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Town of Greenburgh (68...

Reaffirming 'Pay or Play' Employment Clauses and Limitations on Fiduciary Duties: Dan Rather v. CBS Corporation

Date: Sep 30, 2009

Reaffirming 'Pay or Play' Employment Clauses and Limitations on Fiduciary Duties: Dan Rather v. CBS Corporation Introduction The case of Dan Rather v. CBS Corporation revolves around esteemed...

Judiciary Law § 468-A Enforced: Suspension of Attorneys for Registration Failures

Date: Sep 25, 2009

Judiciary Law § 468-A Enforced: Suspension of Attorneys for Registration Failures Introduction In the case titled In the Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-A (65 A.D.3d 1447),...

Vig v. New York Hairspray Co.: Expanded Protections Under State and City HRLs

Date: Sep 16, 2009

Vig v. New York Hairspray Co.: Expanded Protections Under State and City Human Rights Laws Introduction The case Joel Vig v. The New York Hairspray Co., L.P. (67 A.D.3d 140) adjudicated by the...

Circumventing Safety Systems: A New Precedent in Insurance Coverage Disputes

Date: Sep 2, 2009

Circumventing Safety Systems: A New Precedent in Insurance Coverage Disputes Introduction The case of Slattery Skanska Inc. et al. v. American Home Assurance Company (67 A.D.3d 1) presents a pivotal...

Liability for Pedestrian Ramp Defects: Ramona Ortiz v. City of New York

Date: Aug 26, 2009

Liability for Pedestrian Ramp Defects: Ramona Ortiz v. City of New York Introduction The case of Ramona Ortiz v. City of New York, decided by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York,...

Reasonable Care Obligations Over Internal Policies in Premises Liability: Pomahac v. TrizecHahn

Date: Aug 19, 2009

Reasonable Care Obligations Over Internal Policies in Premises Liability: Pomahac v. TrizecHahn Introduction In the appellate case of Bruce Pomahac v. TrizecHahn 1065 Avenue of the Americas, LLC, et...

Affirmation of Caveat Emptor in Real Estate Fraud Litigation: Analyzing Daly v. Kochanowicz

Date: Aug 19, 2009

Affirmation of Caveat Emptor in Real Estate Fraud Litigation: Analyzing Daly v. Kochanowicz Introduction The appellate case of Stephanie Daly v. Tara Kochanowicz et al. (67 A.D.3d 78, Appellate...

Yelder v. Walters: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Right-of-Way Violations under Vehicle and Traffic Law §1142(a)

Date: Jul 29, 2009

Yelder v. Walters: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Right-of-Way Violations under Vehicle and Traffic Law §1142(a) Introduction In the appellate case Yelder v. Walters, decided on July...

Enhanced Standards for Reasonable Accommodation under New York City and State Human Rights Laws

Date: Jul 29, 2009

Enhanced Standards for Reasonable Accommodation under New York City and State Human Rights Laws Introduction Deborah Phillips v. City of New York et al. (66 A.D.3d 170, Appellate Division of the...

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