Extending Arbitrator Jurisdiction over NASD Code Section 15 Time Limitations: A Comprehensive Analysis of Smith Barney v. Sacharow and Smith Barney v. Hause Introduction The cases of Smith Barney...
Interpreting 'Period of Disability' for Limitation Periods in Disability Insurance Claims Maria Panepinto, Appellant, v. New York Life Insurance Company, Respondent. (90 N.Y.2d 717, Court of Appeals...
Abiele Contracting v. New York City School Construction Authority: Establishing the Right to Plenary Actions in Contractual Disputes Introduction The case of Abiele Contracting, Inc. v. New York City...
Agnes Martkin v. Gwen L. Briggs et al.: Establishing Constructive Bailment and Reversing Summary Judgment Introduction The appellate case of Agnes Martkin v. Gwen L. Briggs et al. represents a...
Affirmation of Excluding Cellar Space from Floor Area Ratio: Raritan Development Corp. v. Silva Introduction The case of Raritan Development Corp. et al. v. Gaston Silva et al. (91 N.Y.2d 98)...
FERRANTE v. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION: Affirming Standards for Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Claims under New York Human Rights Law Introduction In FERRANTE v. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (90...
Reinforcing CPLR 302(a)(3) Standards for Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Medical Malpractice: INGRAHAM v. CARROLL Introduction The case of Richard H. Ingraham, Individually and as Executor of Alison S....
Establishing the Prosecution's Burden to Validate Showup Identifications: Ortiz v. The People of New York Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of New York v. Enrique Ortiz,...
Judicial Sale Exemption Extended to Successor Purchasers under New York Rent Stabilization Law Introduction The case of Germaine Gaines v. New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal...
Broad Interpretation of Waiver of Subrogation Clauses in Lease Agreements: KAF-KAF, INC. v. RODLESS DECORATIONS, INC. Introduction The case of Kaf-Kaf, Inc. v. Rodless Decorations, Inc., adjudicated...
Affidavit of Merits and Prima Facie Case in Default Judgments Introduction The case of Michel Zelnick v. Bidermann Industries U.S.A., Inc., Defendant, and Maurice Bidermann, Appellant (242 A.D.2d...
Blumberg v. Leviton Manufacturing: Upholding Fiduciary Duties in Minority Shareholder Transactions Introduction Blumberg v. Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the Appellate...
Implied Constitutional Remedies and Limitation of Causes of Action in Remley v. State of New York Introduction Joseph Remley, Claimant, v. State of New York, Defendant is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Priority of Jurisdiction Determined by Filing Date in Concurrent Multi-State Litigation Introduction The case of White Light Productions, Inc., et al., v. On The Scene Productions, Inc., et al. (231...
Clarifying the Assumption of Risk Doctrine in Sports Facility Liability: Insights from Morgan et al. v. New York State Introduction The landmark decision in Morgan et al., Appellants, v. State of New...
Establishing Standards for Courtroom Closure in Undercover Buy-and-Bust Cases: Analysis of People v. Ramos and Ayala Introduction The landmark cases, People of the State of New York v. Ramos and...
Limitation of Duty for Insurance Agents in Advisory Roles: Murphy v. Kuhn Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Murphy et al. v. Donald C. Kuhn et al., adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of...
Reaffirmation of Indemnification Liability under Labor Law §240(1) Introduction The case of Raymond L. Felker, Jr., et al. v. Corning Incorporated et al. presents a critical examination of contractor...
Preclusion of Intoxication Defense in No-Fault Claims: Insights from Presbyterian Hospital v. Maryland Casualty Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Presbyterian Hospital in the City of New York,...
Insurer's Untimely Disclaimer Does Not Bar Lack of Coverage Defense in No-Fault Billing Claims Introduction The case of Central General Hospital v. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (90 N.Y.2d 195)...