New Precedent on Organ Donation Rights: Colavito v. New York Organ Donor Network Introduction COLAVITO v. NEW YORK ORGAN DONOR NETWORK, INC., 8 N.Y.3d 43 (2006), is a landmark decision by the Court...
Defining "Necessary Suspension": Establishing Total Business Cessation in Insurance Claims Introduction The case of BROAD STREET, LLC v. GULF INSURANCE COMPANY, adjudicated by the Appellate Division...
Reinforcing Appellate Deference to Jury Findings in Weight of Evidence Challenges: People v. Romero Introduction People v. Romero, 7 N.Y.3d 633 (2006), is a pivotal case in New York jurisprudence...
Affirmation of the Business Judgment Rule: Legal Protections for Condominium Board Members in Discrimination Claims Introduction Pelton v. 77 Park Avenue Condominium is a significant case adjudicated...
Adoption of Constructive Discharge Test for Involuntary Termination in New York's Employee Choice Doctrine Introduction In the landmark case of Paul M. MORRIS v. SCHRODER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT...
Choice-of-Law Prevailed Over New York Public Policy in Pay-if-Paid Contracts: Welsbach Electric Corp. v. MasTec North America, Inc. Introduction The case of Welsbach Electric Corp. v. MasTec North...
Equitable Estoppel and Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Insights from PUTTER v. NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Introduction In the landmark case of Beatrice Putter, Indi v. Dually and...
Determining Depraved Indifference Murder: Upholding Register's Framework in POLICANO v. HERBERT Introduction In POLICANO v. HERBERT, the Court of Appeals of the State of New York addressed critical...
Strict Enforcement of CPLR 3212(a) Deadlines for Summary Judgment Cross Motions Affirmed in Filannino v. Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Introduction The case of Ralph Filannino, Appellant, v....
Negligent Hiring and Delegation of Duty: SANDRA M. v. ST. LUKE'S ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER Introduction The case of Sandra M. et al. v. St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center et al. (33 A.D.3d 875)...
Enforceability of Indemnification Clauses in Commercial Leases Under New York Law Introduction The case of Great Northern Insurance Company v. Interior Construction Corporation et al. (7 N.Y.3d 412)...
Establishing Standing and Derivative Actions in Condominium Law: Caprer v. Nussbaum Introduction The case of Caprer v. Nussbaum et al. (36 A.D.3d 176) adjudicated by the Appellate Division of the...
Parker v. Mobil Oil Corp.: Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony in Toxic Tort Cases Introduction PARKER v. MOBIL OIL CORPORATION et al., decided by the Court of Appeals of the State of New...
Reaffirmation of Contract Enforcement in Structured Settlement Assignments under New York Law Introduction The case of Singer Asset Finance Company, LLC v. Kim Y. Melvin, decided by the Appellate...
Unreasonable Reliance and Due Diligence in Shareholder Agreements: Insights from Global Minerals and Metals Corp. v. Holme Introduction The case Global Minerals and Metals Corp., Appellant, v. James...
New Jersey Law Governs Multi-State Excess Liability Insurance Policies in Asbestos Claims Introduction The appellate case Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Foster...
Establishing Waiver of Privilege Through Discovery Non-Compliance in ANONYMOUS v. High School for Environmental Studies Introduction The case of ANONYMOUS, Appellant, v. HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL...
Defining "Serious Injury" Under Insurance Law §5102(d): Insights from Uddin v. Cooper Introduction The case of Muhammad S. Uddin et al. v. Lysa Cooper et al. (32 A.D.3d 270) adjudicated by the...
Judicial Discretion in Default Judgments: Insights from Guzetti v. City of New York Introduction The case of Danielle Guzetti v. City of New York et al., reported as 32 A.D.3d 234 by the Appellate...
Constructive Notice and Internal Policies in Premises Liability: Branham v. Loews Introduction In the case of Alottie Branham v. Loews Orpheum Cinemas, Inc., decided on July 27, 2006, the Appellate...