Affirmation of Supervisory Control Requirement for Labor Law §200 Liability in Construction Site Injury Cases Introduction The case of John Cappabianca v. Skanska USA Building Inc. revolves around a...
Clarifying Derivative vs. Direct Claims: Adopting the Tooley Test in New York Jurisprudence Introduction The case of Martin D. Yudell, et al. v. Jerrold Gilbert, etc., et al. adjudicated by the...
Enforcement of Unambiguous Contract Terms Without Parol Evidence – Ashwood Capital v. OTG Management Introduction Ashwood Capital, Inc. v. OTG Management, Inc., adjudicated by the Supreme Court,...
Clarifying Individual Director Liability for Discriminatory Acts: Overruling Pelton in Fletcher v. The Dakota, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Alphonse Fletcher, Jr., et al., v. The Dakota,...
Expectation Damages in Leasehold Contracts: Latham Land I, LLC v. TGI Friday's, Inc. Introduction The case of Latham Land I, LLC v. TGI Friday's, Inc. revolves around a contractual dispute between a...
Unjust Enrichment Requires Sufficient Relationship Between Parties: Georgia Malone & Co. v. Rieders et al. Introduction The case of Georgia Malone & Company, Inc. v. Ralph Rieder et al. (19 N.Y.3d...
Maracle v. The People of New York: Waiver of Appeal Rights in Sentencing Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Amber Maracle addresses critical issues surrounding plea...
No Fiduciary Duty to Mezzanine Noteholders: ODDO ASSET MANAGEMENT v. BARCLAYS BANK PLC Introduction The case of Oddo Asset Management, Appellant, v. Barclays Bank PLC et al., Respondents, et al.,...
Res Judicata and Cause of Action in Hae Sheng Wang v. Pao–Mei Wang Introduction The case of Hae Sheng Wang, et al. v. Pao–Mei Wang (96 A.D.3d 1005), adjudicated by the Supreme Court, Appellate...
Non-Signatory Parties Not Bound by Arbitration Clauses: Oxbow Calcining USA Inc. v. American Industrial Partners Introduction The case Oxbow Calcining USA Inc., et al. v. American Industrial...
Limitation of Family Court Authority in Posttermination Contact under Social Services Law §384-b: Analysis of In the Matter of Hailey ZZ. Introduction The case In the Matter of HAILEY ZZ., a Child...
Comprehensive Commentary on Arnold Melman, M.D. v. Montefiore Medical Center: Reinforcing Age Discrimination and Retaliation Protections under NYCHRL Introduction In the landmark case of Arnold...
Emigrant Mortgage Company, Inc. v. Linda Fitzpatrick: Reaffirming Standards for Unconscionable Contracts and Deceptive Practices in Mortgage Foreclosures Introduction The case of Emigrant Mortgage...
Annulment of Discrimination Claim Based on Military Status: Kaplan v. New York State Division of Human Rights Introduction The case of Michael Kaplan v. New York State Division of Human Rights...
Corroboration Not Required for Defendant's Admissions in Informations: People v. Suber (19 N.Y.3d 247) Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Frank Suber addresses a pivotal...
Reversing Summary Judgment in Oral Contract Disputes: Insights from Sabre International Security, Ltd. v. Vulcan Capital Management, Inc. Introduction The case of Sabre International Security,...
Piercing the Corporate Veil in Contract Breach: Insights from COBALT PARTNERS v. GSC CAPITAL CORP. Introduction Case Citation: COBALT PARTNERS, L.P., et al., Plaintiffs–Appellants, v. GSC CAPITAL...
Recognition of Municipal Standing under SEQRA: Analysis of Village of Pomona v. Town of Ramapo Introduction The case of Village of Pomona v. Town of Ramapo, 94 A.D.3d 1103, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Acceleration of Mortgage Debt and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Windsor Burke Introduction The case Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., etc., v. Windsor Burke, et al.,...
Establishing Adverse Possession: Insight from Estate of Robert E. Becker v. Owen J. Murtagh Introduction Estate of Robert E. Becker, Deceased, Appellant, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Owen J. Murtagh et...