New York Case Commentaries

Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Antitrust Cases: ADC v. Attorney-General of New York

Date: Apr 15, 1987

Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Antitrust Cases: ADC v. Attorney-General of New York Introduction The case of American Dental Cooperative, Inc. (ADC) v. Attorney-General of the State of New York presents a...

Clarifying Renewal Rights in Copyright Agreements: Eden Music Corp. v. Times Square Music Publications Co.

Date: Apr 10, 1987

Clarifying Renewal Rights in Copyright Agreements: Eden Music Corp. v. Times Square Music Publications Co. Introduction The case of Eden Music Corporation et al. v. Times Square Music Publications...

Affirmation of DEC's Authority in Sanitary Landfill Closure: Enforcing Financial Safeguards

Date: Apr 1, 1987

Affirmation of DEC's Authority in Sanitary Landfill Closure: Enforcing Financial Safeguards Introduction The case of Robert F. Flacke, as Commissioner of Environmental Conservation of the State of...

Enhancing Admissibility Standards for Evidence of Prior Uncharged Crimes in Incest Cases: The People v. Lewis

Date: Mar 27, 1987

Enhancing Admissibility Standards for Evidence of Prior Uncharged Crimes in Incest Cases: The People v. Lewis Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Lushington...

Reaffirming the At-Will Employment Doctrine: Sabetay v. Sterling Drug, Inc.

Date: Mar 27, 1987

Reaffirming the At-Will Employment Doctrine: Sabetay v. Sterling Drug, Inc. Introduction Sabetay v. Sterling Drug, Inc. (69 N.Y.2d 329), decided by the Court of Appeals of the State of New York on...

Reaffirming the "Grossly Unqualified" Standard for Juror Disqualification in Buford and Smitherman Cases

Date: Mar 25, 1987

Reaffirming the "Grossly Unqualified" Standard for Juror Disqualification in Buford and Smitherman Cases Introduction The cases of People of the State of New York v. Kermit Buford and People of the...

Limiting Municipal Liability: The "Special Duty" Doctrine in Cuffy v. City of New York

Date: Feb 20, 1987

Limiting Municipal Liability: The "Special Duty" Doctrine in Cuffy v. City of New York Introduction Cuffy et al. v. City of New York (69 N.Y.2d 255) is a pivotal case decided by the Court of Appeals...

Enhanced Scrutiny of Seamen's Releases and Affirmative Defenses in Maritime Injury Claims: Gibson v. American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines, Inc.

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Enhanced Scrutiny of Seamen's Releases and Affirmative Defenses in Maritime Injury Claims: Gibson v. American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines, Inc. Introduction The case of John Gibson v. American...

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy and Standing in Warrantless Searches: The Rodriguez Case

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy and Standing in Warrantless Searches: The Rodriguez Case Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Gabriel Rodriguez (69 N.Y.2d...

Establishing Proper Transition Instructions for Lesser Included Offenses: Insights from People v. Boettcher

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Establishing Proper Transition Instructions for Lesser Included Offenses: Insights from People v. Boettcher Introduction People v. Ludwig Boettcher is a landmark 1987 decision by the Court of Appeals...

Clarifying 'Distinctly Private' in Anti-Discrimination Law: New York State Club Association, Inc. v. City of New York

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Clarifying 'Distinctly Private' in Anti-Discrimination Law: New York State Club Association, Inc. v. City of New York Introduction New York State Club Association, Inc. v. City of New York is a...

Establishing the Necessity of Specific Allegations in Fraud Claims: National Westminster Bank USA v. Marks Kuperschmid, P.C.

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Establishing the Necessity of Specific Allegations in Fraud Claims National Westminster Bank USA v. Marks Kuperschmid, P.C. Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First...

Waters v. NYC Housing Authority: Defining Landlord Liability Boundaries for Criminal Acts Originating on Public Streets

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Waters v. New York City Housing Authority: Defining Landlord Liability Boundaries for Criminal Acts Originating on Public Streets Introduction Waters v. New York City Housing Authority, 69 N.Y.2d 225...

Reevaluation of Business Records Admissibility in Criminal Usury Cases: People v. Kennedy

Date: Dec 20, 1986

Reevaluation of Business Records Admissibility in Criminal Usury Cases: People v. Kennedy Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Michael Kennedy (68 N.Y.2d 569) presents a...

Enhancement of the Rosario Rule: Ensuring Complete Disclosure of Prosecution Witness Statements

Date: Dec 20, 1986

Enhancement of the Rosario Rule: Ensuring Complete Disclosure of Prosecution Witness Statements Introduction In the landmark case People v. Ranghelle, 69 N.Y.2d 56 (1986), the Court of Appeals of the...

Recognition of Homemaker Contributions in Equitable Distribution: PRICE v. PRICE Analysis

Date: Dec 20, 1986

Recognition of Homemaker Contributions in Equitable Distribution: PRICE v. PRICE Analysis Introduction The case of PRICE v. PRICE (69 N.Y.2d 8), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of the State of...

Strict Products Liability Limited to Regular Business Activities: NuBar Sukljian v. General Electric

Date: Dec 20, 1986

Strict Products Liability Limited to Regular Business Activities: NuBar Sukljian v. General Electric Introduction The case of NuBar Sukljian, Indi v. Dually and as Parent and Natural Guardian of...

Grand Jury Proceedings and Mental Disease Defense: Insights from PEOPLE v. LANCASTER

Date: Dec 19, 1986

Grand Jury Proceedings and Mental Disease Defense: Insights from PEOPLE v. LANCASTER Introduction PEOPLE v. LANCASTER, 69 N.Y.2d 20 (1986), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of the State of New...

Clarifying Intent in New York Larceny and Misapplication of Property: PEOPLE v. JENNINGS

Date: Dec 19, 1986

Clarifying Intent in New York Larceny and Misapplication of Property: PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of New York v. John Jennings, adjudicated by the...

Establishing Absolute Immunity in Parole Decisions: Insights from Tarter v. New York State

Date: Dec 19, 1986

Establishing Absolute Immunity in Parole Decisions: Insights from Tarter v. State of New York Introduction The case of Tarter v. State of New York addresses the critical issue of whether the State...