Requirement of Founded Suspicion for Weapon Inquiries in Lawful Traffic Stops: Analysis of PEOPLE v. GARCIA Introduction PEOPLE v. GARCIA, 20 N.Y.3d 317 (2012), is a pivotal decision by the Court of...
World Trade Center Presumption Reinforced: Burden of Proof on Pension Funds in Bitchatchi v. Board of Trustees and Macri v. Kelly Introduction The Court of Appeals of New York, in the landmark...
Application of GOL § 5-322.1 in Construction Indemnification: Comprehensive Analysis of SOSA v. 46th Street Development LLC Introduction The case of Enrique SOSA v. 46th Street Development LLC et al....
Limitation of Liability under CPLR Article 16: Distinguishing CPLR 3211(a)(7) from Summary Judgment Introduction The case of Hendrickson v. Philbor Motors, Inc. addresses a pivotal question in New...
Strict Enforcement of Discovery Obligations: Arpino v. F.J.F. & Sons Electric Co., Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Dominic Arpino v. F.J.F. & Sons Electric Co., Inc., adjudicated by the...
Admissibility of Business Records and Spoliation of Evidence: Insights from State of New York v. 158th Street & Riverside Drive Housing Company Introduction In the case of State of New York,...
Releasing Fiduciary Duties in Sophisticated Business Relationships: Insights from Ste v. Pappas et al. Introduction Ste v. Pappas et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of New...
Interpretation of CPLR 3211: Standards for Dismissing Breach of Contract and Fraud Claims Introduction The case Vassilia RABOS v. R & R BAGELS & BAKERY, INC., et al., reported as 100 A.D.3d 849, is a...
Affirmation of Personal Jurisdiction over Foreign Banks via Correspondent Accounts: Yaako v. LICCI, a Minor Introduction Yaako v. LICCI, a Minor, by His Father and Natural Guardian, Eliha is a...
Limiting Primary Assumption of Risk: Court of Appeals Affirms Reinstatement of Negligence Claim in Rollerblading Incident Introduction In the landmark case of Robin Custodi et al. v. Town of Amherst...
Mootness Doctrine in Medicaid Assistance: Analysis of Coleman v. Daines Introduction The case of Barbara Coleman v. Richard F. Daines, M.D., adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of New York on October...
Affirmation of Combination Indigent Defense Plans under New York County Law § 722 Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of The New York County Lawyers' Association et al. v. Bloomberg et...
Ambiguity in "Residence Premises" Under Homeowners' Insurance Contracts: Insights from Dean v. Tower Insurance Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Douglas Dean et al. v. Tower Insurance Company...
Strengthening Jury Impartiality and Hearsay Limitations: The PEOPLE v. HARRIS Decision Introduction The People of the State of New York v. Calvin L. Harris (19 N.Y.3d 679), adjudicated by the Court...
Judicial Estoppel and Evidentiary Standards in Legal Malpractice: Insights from BUA v. PURCELL & INGRAO Introduction The case of Mario BUA v. PURCELL & INGRAO, P.C., decided by the Supreme Court,...
Discretion to Admit Expert Affirmations Despite Late Disclosure: Rivers v. Birnbaum et al. Introduction The case of Joanne Berrouet Rivers, et al. v. Eliot L. Birnbaum, et al. adjudicated by the...
Expanding Business Standing under General Business Law §349(h): Insights from North State Autobahn v. Progressive Insurance Introduction The case of North State Autobahn, Inc. et al. v. Progressive...
Establishing Nondelegable Duty in Construction Safety: Analysis of Reuben Allan v. DHL Express (USA), Inc. Introduction The case of Reuben Allan v. DHL Express (USA), Inc., adjudicated by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Concealment and Fraud Clauses and Clarification of Insurable Interest in Property Insurance: Azzato v. Allstate Introduction The case of Raymond Azzato, et al. v. Allstate Insurance...
Establishing Constructive Trusts in Shareholder Disputes: Quadrozzi v. Estate of Quadrozzi Introduction Patrick Quadrozzi initiated a legal battle against the Estate of John Quadrozzi and several...