Affirming the Relation-Back Doctrine under CPLR 203[f] for Amending Complaints to Add Direct Defendants Introduction The case of Luis Rivera v. Wyckoff Heights Medical Center et al. (175 A.D.3d 522)...
Ensuring Juror Impartiality: People v. Hernandez Establishes Rigorous Standards for Juror Challenges Introduction In the landmark case The PEOPLE of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Jose L....
Affirmation of Conviction in Controlled Substance Sale Case: People v. Small Introduction In the appellate case The People of the State of New York v. Naquan D. Small (174 A.D.3d 1130), the...
Establishing Causality in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Ptesic v. Fox 5 New York Introduction In the appellate case of Ptesic v. Fox 5 New York et al., adjudicated by the Appellate Division of...
Substitution of Parties and Prevention of Case Abandonment in Mortgage Foreclosure: Analysis of U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Douglas M. Duran Introduction The case of U.S. Bank, National Association, etc., v....
Affirmation of Fraud and Fiduciary Duty Claims and Strict Standards for Arbitration in Qureshi v. Vital Transportation, Inc. Introduction In Tahir I. Qureshi, et al. v. Vital Transportation, Inc., et...
Insufficient Evidence of Knowledge in Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle: People v. Clark Introduction People of the State of New York v. Shaquelle M. Clark (64 Misc. 3d 127, 2019) is a pivotal...
Effective Assistance of Counsel: A New Precedent in Identification Testimony Suppression Introduction The appellate case The People of the State of New York, v. Na (173 A.D.3d 896), adjudicated by...
Reaffirming Brady Obligations: People v. Giuca Establishes Strict Standards for Disclosure of Impeachment Evidence Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. John Giuca (33...
Establishing the Authority of Child's Counsel in Custody Appeals and the Necessity of Demonstrating Changed Circumstances: Newton v. McFarlane Introduction The case of In the Matter of Kwana Newton...
Enforcement of Attorney Registration Obligations: Suspension of 2,350 Attorneys under Judiciary Law §468–A Introduction On May 16, 2019, the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department of New...
Kasavana v. Vela: Affirming Defamation Per Se in Employment Relationships Introduction Kasavana v. Vela is a landmark decision rendered by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate...
Negligent Foster Care Placement: New Precedent in Angelo Lopez v. City of New York Introduction In the landmark case of Angelo Lopez, etc., et al. v. City of New York, et al. (172 A.D.3d 703), the...
Establishing Standing in Mortgage Foreclosure: Tri-State Loan Acquisitions III, LLC v. Caren Litkowski Introduction The case of Tri-State Loan Acquisitions III, LLC v. Caren Litkowski revolves around...
Strict Enforcement of Timeliness and Waiver Provisions Under the Court of Claims Act: Jones v. State of New York Introduction Robert Jones v. State of New York is a pivotal appellate decision...
Primary Physical Custody Awarded to Husband in Hossam S. Hassan v. Ranim F. Barakat Introduction The case of Hossam S. Hassan v. Ranim F. Barakat (171 A.D.3d 1371) adjudicated by the Appellate...
Establishing Prima Facie Compliance with RPAPL 1304 in Mortgage Foreclosure Actions Introduction The appellate decision in Citibank, N.A., etc., v. Elizabeth I. Conti-Scheurer, et al. (172 A.D.3d 17)...
Affirmation of Conviction in Vasquez v. The People: Implications for Disorderly Conduct Charges Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Rafael Vasquez (63 Misc. 3d 137)...
Turner Construction Co. v. Valdez: Expanding Contractor Responsibilities under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) Introduction In the landmark case Jose Valdez v. Turner Construction Company et al. (171...
Interpretation of Notice of Claim as a Contractual Promise in Share Purchase Agreements Introduction The case of VXI Lux Holdco S.A.R.L. v. SIC Holdings, LLC, et al. adjudicated by the Supreme Court,...