Establishing Duty of Care in Elevator Maintenance Contracts: Insights from Carter v. Nou Introduction The case of Helen Carter, plaintiff-respondent, v. Nou (131 N.Y.S.3d 687) adjudicated by the...
Strangulation in the Second Degree: Upholding Grand Jury Proceedings Integrity Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Damion R. Ruvalcaba (130 N.Y.S.3d 871) marks a...
Refining Liability Standards under NY Labor Law §240(1): Insights from Medina-Arana v. Henry Street Property Holdings Introduction In Elio Medina-Arana v. Henry Street Property Holdings, LLC, the...
Strengthening Standards for Pleading Tortious Interference Claims: Analysis of Influx Capital v. Henry Pershin Introduction In Influx Capital, LLC, et al. v. Henry Pershin, et al. (2020 N.Y. Slip Op....
Enhancing Plaintiff Standing and Notice Compliance in Mortgage Foreclosure: Christiana Trust v. Moneta Introduction The case of Christiana Trust, etc., respondent, v. Orit Moneta, et al., appellants,...
Katsoris v. Bodnar & Milone: Standards for Legal Malpractice Claims in Matrimonial Actions Introduction Katsoris v. Bodnar & Milone, LLP, 186 A.D.3d 1504, adjudicated on September 23, 2020, by the...
Admissibility of Uncertified Police Reports: Yassin v. Blackman Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Jehad Yassin v. Lyndon Blackman, et al. (188 A.D.3d 62, 2020), the...
Martinez v. People: Upholding Admissibility of Voluntary Statements and Affirming Double Jeopardy Protections After Mistrial Introduction In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Sabas...
Correcting Misnomers in Legal Proceedings: Analysis of Duncan v. Emerald Expositions, LLC Introduction Case: Katoyia Duncan, appellant-respondent, v. Emerald Expositions, LLC, et al., defendants,...
Establishing the Burden of Proof in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Roxanne Rosario v. Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center Introduction The case of Roxanne Rosario,...
Prosecutorial Compliance Essential for Upholding Speedy Trial Rights: Analysis of People v. Adro Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Mirsad Adro (69 Misc. 3d...
Waiver of MPRE Requirement in Attorney Reinstatement: Insights from In the Matter of Lori Jo Sklar Introduction In the Matter of Lori Jo Sklar, a Suspended Attorney (130 N.Y.S.3d 859) is a...
HSBC Bank USA v. Sadaf J. Bhatti: Reinforcing Strict Compliance with Pre-Foreclosure Notice Requirements Introduction The case of HSBC Bank USA, National Association, etc., v. Sadaf J. Bhatti (186...
Clarifying Custody Modification Standards: Change in Circumstances and Best Interests in Jennifer VV. v. Lawrence WW. Introduction The case of Jennifer VV. v. Lawrence WW. involves a legal dispute...
Statute of Limitations in Mortgage Foreclosure: Reversing Dismissal through Timely Revocation – U.S. Bank N.A. v. Brown Introduction The case of U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual...
Clarifying Statute of Limitations and Plaintiff Standing in Mortgage Foreclosure: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas v. Marous Introduction The case of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, etc.,...
Ensuring Due Process in Custody Modification Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gerard P. v. Paula P. Introduction The appellate decision in Gerard P. v. Paula P. (Proceeding No. 1, 186 A.D.3d...
Establishing Jurisdiction and Validity of Searches in Controlled Substance Cases: The Hightower Decision Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Aaron L. Hightower (186 A.D.3d...
Sil v. na Ferrante: Appellate Guidance on Equitable Distribution and Maintenance Termination Introduction Silvana Ferrante v. Joseph Ferrante, adjudicated in the Supreme Court of the State of New...
Clarifying Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Lowy v. Chalkable Introduction Edward Lowy, et al., appellants, v. Chalkable, LLC, et al., defendants, Chalkable, Inc., et al., respondents. (186...