Affirmation of Weapon Possession Conviction: Clarifying Standards for Grand Jury Integrity and Defense Claims Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Tasheem...
Judicial Oversight in Sex Offender Risk Assessment: Insights from People v. Macchia Introduction People of the State of New York v. Paul Macchia (5 N.Y.S.3d 392) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...
Reinforcing Ethical Standards and Reciprocal Discipline in Legal Practice: In the Matter of Kristan Peters Introduction The disciplinary proceedings against Kristan Lizabeth Peters, an attorney...
Kahvejian v. Pardo: Establishing Standards for Serious Injury and Proximate Cause in Personal Injury Claims Introduction In Garo Kahvejian v. Ursula A. Pardo (125 A.D.3d 936, 2015), the Supreme...
Qualified Privilege for Pre-Litigation Attorney Communications Established in FRONT, INC. v. Philip Khalil Introduction The case of FRONT, INC. v. Philip Khalil et al. addresses a pivotal question in...
Enhanced Protections Against Rent Overcharge Claims under CPLR 213–a: Insights from Conason v. Megan Holding Introduction The case of Julie Conason et al. v. Megan Holding, LLC et al. (29 N.E.3d 215)...
Collateral Estoppel in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from In the Matter of Jill A. Dunn Introduction The case of In the Matter of Jill A. Dunn, an Attorney, Appellant adjudicated by the...
Reversing Denial of Brady Violation: Impact of Non-Disclosure on Defendant's Right to a Fair Trial in People v. Quentin Lewis Introduction In the appellate case The People of the State of New York v....
State Preemption of Local Sex Offender Residency Laws: An Analysis of People v. Michael Diack Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Michael Diack (24 N.Y.3d 674) adjudicated...
Establishing the Threshold for Summary Judgment in Premises Liability: Witkowski v. Island Trees UFSD Introduction The case of Gabrielle Witkowski, et al., v. Island Trees Public Library, et al.,...
Affirmation of First-Degree Rape Conviction and Guidelines on Sentencing Remittal Introduction In the case of The PEOPLE, etc., v. Tyrone Haywood (124 A.D.3d 798), the Supreme Court, Appellate...
Landowner Liability Under City Charters: Insights from Capretto v. City of Buffalo Introduction In the landmark case of Capretto v. City of Buffalo, the Supreme Court of the State of New York...
Enhancing Workplace Safety Standards: Insights from Lopez v. NYC DEP Introduction The case of Rafael D. Lopez v. New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) serves as a pivotal...
Establishing Clear Legal Duty under Labor Law §27–a as a Predicate for General Municipal Law §205–e Claims Introduction The case of Allison Gammons v. City of New York et al. (24 N.Y.3d 562)...
Enforceability of Acceleration Clauses Upon Lease Termination: Van Duzer Realty Corp. v. Globe Alumni Introduction The case 172 Van Duzer Realty Corp. v. Globe Alumni Student Assistance Association,...
Affirmation of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Conviction in People v. Colburn Introduction People v. Colburn is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department...
Exemption of Homeowners from Nondelegable Safety Duties: Insights from George A. Peck Jr. v. Szwarcberg Introduction The case of George A. Peck Jr., Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of...
Establishing Constructive Possession: Insights from The People v. Ke Introduction The People v. Ke (998 N.Y.S.2d 232) is a significant appellate decision from the Supreme Court, Appellate Division,...
Class Action Eligibility for Compensatory Overcharges under CPLR 901(b) and Rent Stabilization Law Introduction The case of Lorraine Borden, et al. v. 400 East 55th Street Associates, L.P., et al.,...
Exemption of Rent-Stabilized Leases as Local Public Assistance Benefits in Bankruptcy Introduction The case of Mary Veronica Santiago–Monteverde v. Pereira, adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of New...