Attorney-Client Privilege in Internal Investigations: Spectrum Systems International Corporation v. Chemical Bank Introduction In the landmark case of Spectrum Systems International Corporation v....
Extension of the "Fellow Officer" Rule to Auxiliary Police Officers in New York Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Wilfredo Rosario, decided on October 24,...
Governmental Immunity in Negligent Hiring: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mon v. City of New York Introduction The case of Rodney Mon et al. v. City of New York et al., decided on September 17, 1991, by...
Continuous Treatment Doctrine Not Applicable Without Established Treatment Course in Medical Malpractice Introduction The case of DIANE NYKORCHUCK et al. v. EDGAR HENRIQUES et al. (78 N.Y.2d 255)...
Enforcing Restrictive Covenants: The WITTER v. TAGGART Decision Explained Introduction The legal landscape surrounding restrictive covenants and their enforceability is often intricate, balancing...
New Precedent on Damages for Mental Anguish in Sex Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of In the Matter of New York City Transit Authority v. State Division of Human Rights, and Adrienne Nash...
Annulment of Arbitrary Medicaid Recalibration: Upholding Rational Basis in Administrative Rulemaking Introduction The case of New York State Association of Counties, Individually and on Behalf of 42...
Court of Appeals Establishes Contract Exclusivity for Commercial Economic Loss in Products Defect Cases Introduction The case of Bellevue South Associates v. HRH Construction Corporation et al....
Enforceability of Lease Renewal Options with Arbitration Clauses: Insights from 166 Mamaroneck Avenue Corp. v. 151 East Post Road Corp. Introduction The case of 166 Mamaroneck Avenue Corp. v. 151...
Reaffirming the Right to a Public Trial: Kin Kan v. The People Introduction Kin Kan v. The People, 78 N.Y.2d 54 (1991), is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of the State of New York that...
Ensuring Meaningful Counsel Participation: O’Rama v. People of New York Sets New Standard for Juror Note Disclosure Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. JOHN...
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Zuk: Clarifying Duty to Defend in Criminally Connected Accidental Deaths Introduction The case of Allstate Insurance Company v. William R. Zuk et al. (78 N.Y.2d 41)...
Commercial Use Excludes One and Two-Family Property Owners from Labor Law §240/§241 Exemptions Introduction In the landmark case of Herbert Van Amerogen, Jr., et al., Appellants, v. Samuel Donnini et...
Establishing Class Action Certification Standards in Securities Fraud Cases: Pruitt v. Rockefeller Center Properties Introduction In the landmark case of Philip Pruitt v. Rockefeller Center...
Standing Requirements under SEQRA: Insights from Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. v. County of Suffolk Introduction Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., et al., Respondents, v. County of...
Proper Categorization of Article 78 Proceedings and Limitations on Judicial Review: Betsy v. Scherbyn Introduction Betsy v. Scherbyn, 77 N.Y.2d 753 (1991), is a landmark decision by the Court of...
Insurer’s Duty to Defend Extended Beyond Complaint Allegations Based on Actual Knowledge Introduction The case of Linda A. Fitzpatrick, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of John J....
Recognizing Adult Grandchildren's "Pecuniary Injuries" in Wrongful Death Claims: Analysis of Gonzalez v. NYC Housing Authority Introduction The case of Marta Gonzalez, Individually and as...
Reinforcing the Distinction Between Breach of Contract and Tort Claims: Megaris Furs, Inc. v. Gimbel Brothers, Inc. Introduction In Megaris Furs, Inc., Appellant, v. Gimbel Brothers, Inc., Respondent...
PEOPLE v. DUUVON: Guidelines for the Admissibility of Prompt, At-the-Crime-Scene Showup Identifications Introduction PEOPLE v. DUUVON (77 N.Y.2d 541) is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of...