Enforcement of Stock Pledge Agreements and the Limits of Fraudulent Inducement Claims: Insights from Perrotti v. Becker et al. Introduction Gustavo Perrotti v. Becker, Glynn, Melamed Muffly LLP, et...
Public Interest Determination in Utility Property Transfers: Luyster Creek v. NY State PSC Introduction The case of Luyster Creek, LLC v. New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) involves a...
Precedent on Summary Judgment in Labor Law Claims: Mendoza v. Highpoint Associates Introduction In Jose Mendoza v. Highpoint Associates, IX, LLC, 83 A.D.3d 1 (App. Div. 1st Dept. 2011), the Appellate...
Stukas v. Streiter: Limiting Plaintiff's Rebuttal to Defendant's Prima Facie Case in Medical Malpractice Summary Judgments Introduction The case of Robert Stukas v. Michael Streiter et al. (83 A.D.3d...
Mandarin Trading Ltd. v. Guy Wildenstein: Reinforcing the Necessity of Fiduciary Duty in Fraud Claims Introduction The case of Mandarin Trading Ltd. v. Guy Wildenstein et al. (16 N.Y.3d 173)...
Affirming the Collateral Nature of SOMTA Consequences in Guilty Pleas – PEOPLE v. HARNETT Introduction PEOPLE v. HARNETT (16 N.Y.3d 200), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of the State of New York...
Roldan v. New York University: Clarifying Standards for Summary Judgment and Contractual Indemnification in Elevator Accident Claims Introduction In the case of Roldan v. New York University et al.,...
Worker Safety Obligations under Labor Law §240(1) and Insurance Indemnification: Insights from Auriemma v. Biltmore Theatre, LLC Introduction The case of Auriemma v. Biltmore Theatre, LLC (82 A.D.3d...
Renewal of Motion to Vacate Default: Balancing Procedural Strictness with Merit Adjudication Introduction In the case of Leonilda Chevalier v. 368 E. 148th Street Associates, LLC, et al., adjudicated...
Williams v. The People of New York: Establishing the Fruit of Illegal Arrest Doctrine Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of New York v. Marcelle E. Williams (Appeal No. 2, 79...
Kowaleski v. New York State Department of Correctional Services: Enforcing Retaliation Protections in Arbitration Introduction In the landmark case Kowaleski v. New York State Department of...
Establishing the "Minimal Inquiry" Standard for Substitution of Counsel Introduction The Court of Appeals of the State of New York, in the landmark decision of The People of the State of New York v....
Separate Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Upholding in Inducement Cases Introduction The case of GOSMILE, INC. v. JONATHAN B. LEVINE, D.D.S. (81 A.D.3d 77) revolves around complex contractual and...
Establishing Legal Sufficiency in Conspiracy Charges: Insights from People v. Ackies et al. Introduction The appellate decision in The People of the State of New York v. Carey Ackies et al. (79...
Constructive Trust Requirements and Use and Occupancy Damages: Insights from Marini v. Lombardo Introduction The case Antoinette Marini et al. v. Vincent Lombardo et al., decided by the Appellate...
Enforcing Conditional Preclusion Orders: GIBBS v. ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL Introduction GIBBS v. ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL (16 N.Y.3d 74), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of the State of New York on...
Temporary Staircases as 'Devices' under Labor Law §240(1): McDonald v. UICC Holding Introduction In the case of Jason McDonald v. UICC Holding, LLC (79 A.D.3d 1220), adjudicated by the Appellate...
Separation of Contractual Obligations in LLC Agreements: Analysis of Applehead Pictures LLC v. Perelman Introduction The case of Applehead Pictures LLC v. Ronald O. Perelman, adjudicated by the...
Affirming Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Permanent Neglect and Severe Abuse: The Brendan N. Decision Introduction The case of Brendan N. involves complex legal proceedings surrounding...
Reaffirming Batson Standards: In-Depth Commentary on People v. Hecker and Related Jury Selection Cases Introduction The interplay between juror selection and discrimination claims forms a pivotal...