Grandfathered Local Control Bars Bargaining Over Police Discipline, but Albany’s New Disciplinary “Appeal Arbiter” Law Is Void for Vagueness Case: Matter of City of Albany, N.Y. (Albany Police...
ICWA Does Not Govern Parent-vs-Parent Custody; UCCJEA “Home State” Priority Prevails Over Nonconforming Tribal Jurisdiction Case: Matter of Kody II. v. Shaunta JJ. (2026 NY Slip Op 03044) Court:...
Pet Fees for Service Animals Are an Unlawful Refusal of Reasonable Accommodation Under Executive Law § 296(18)(2) 1. Introduction Matter of New York State Div. of Human Rights v Winnie (2026 NY Slip...
Unfounded CPS Reports Support Tailored Custody Relief, Not Sole Legal Custody, Absent a Broad Coparenting Breakdown 1. Introduction Matter of Siara Q. v Thomas R. (2026 NY Slip Op 03043 [249 AD3d...
Matter of Lewis — Interim Suspension for Noncooperation with Attorney Grievance Investigations (EUO/Subpoena) Despite Purported “Resignation” 1. Introduction In Matter of Lewis, 2026 NY Slip Op 03074...
Minor Background Differences Do Not Make a Double‑Blind Photo Array Unduly Suggestive (and Circumstantial Video Identification Can Sustain a Murder Conviction): Commentary on People v. Cokely 1....
Disciplinary Arbitrator Exceeds Authority by Considering a Triage Arbitrator’s “No Probable Cause” Finding When the MOA Bars Using Lack of Suspension in Penalty Introduction Matter of New York State...
Cook v. Southport: “Substantially Different” Revisions Trigger a Second GML § 239-m Referral; Agency Precedent Requires “Essentially the Same Facts” Case: Matter of Cook v Town Bd. of the Town of...
Storms v. Geraghty: Punitive Damages May Follow Nominal Trespass Damages, but Due Process Forbids Both Excessive and Token Punishment Case: Storms v Geraghty, 2026 NY Slip Op 03034 (3d Dept May 14,...
Anonymous “Numbers” Jury Without a Record-Based Justification Warrants Reversal in the Interest of Justice (People v Zakrzewski) Case: People v Zakrzewski, 2026 NY Slip Op 03029 (3d Dept May 14,...
Voluntary-Discontinuance Waives CPLR 205-a Savings in Foreclosure Refilings After Acceleration 1. Introduction In Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Cahn (2026 NY Slip Op 02965), the Appellate...
Gifts and Managed Rents May Support Income Imputation; Separate-Property Appreciation Remains Separate Absent Proof Beyond Market Forces 1. Introduction In Yadira Xiaohong Luo v Kyan Htwe Lee (2026...
Classification Limitation Endorsements Confine CGL Coverage to Listed Operations; No Insurance Law § 3420(d)(2) Disclaimer Needed When Claims Fall Outside the Coverage Grant Case: AIX Specialty Ins....
Prior Owners: Premises-Liability Exposure May Survive Conveyance Under Labor Law § 200/Common-Law Negligence, But Not Under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6); No Standalone Counterclaim for 22 NYCRR...
SIJS/Guardianship: No Birth-Certificate Filing Requirement Under FCA § 661; Family Court Must Ascertain Age and Make SIJS Findings on a Sufficient Record Case: Matter of Jefferson D.O.M. (Maria...
Standing Proven by Stapled Allonges and Counsel’s Possession Affirmation in New York Foreclosures 1. Introduction Wilmington Sav. Fund Socy., FSB v Kelly (2026 NY Slip Op 03022 [249 AD3d 947] [2d...
Foreclosure Summary Judgment Requires Identified/Annexed Business Records to Prove Default; New Default Grounds Cannot Be Raised for First Time in Reply 1. Introduction Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co....
CPLR 3126 Dismissal Is Warranted When a Court-Ordered Medical “Affidavit of Merit” Is Conclusory, Omits Causation/Standard of Care, and Lacks Foundation for Cross-Specialty Opinions Case: Romanova v...
Strict Proof Requirements for Foreclosure Standing, RPAPL 1303 Compliance, and Vacatur of an Allegedly Erroneous Satisfaction 1. Introduction In U.S. Bank Trust N.A. v. McAllister (2026 NY Slip Op...
Prior Sexual Abuse Does Not Expand “Intimate Parts” for Penal Law § 130.52 Forcible Touching (ASA Predicate) 1. Introduction Watson v Roanoke Is. Historical Assn., 2026 NY Slip Op 02949 (App Div 1st...