Clarifying General Contractor Liability under NY Labor Law: Lagzdins v. United Welfare Fund Security Division Marriott Corporation Introduction The case of John Lagzdins et al. v. United Welfare...
Grumman American Aviation Corp. v. IBM: Defining the Scope of Indemnification for Operational Negligence Introduction In the landmark case Grumman American Aviation Corporation v. International...
Preservation of Shelter Allowances Amid Mortgage Arrears: Insights from Bryant v. D'Elia Introduction In the Matter of Mary Bryant, Petitioner, v. Joseph D'Elia, Commissioner of the Nassau County...
Ambiguity in Contracts for Replacement Power Allocation: Airco Alloys Division v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Introduction The case of Airco Alloys Division, Airco Inc., et al. v. Niagara Mohawk...
Clarifying 'Stop and Frisk' Procedures under Reasonable Suspicion: People v. Chestnut Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Andre Chestnut, 51 N.Y.2d 14 (1980), adjudicated...
Revisiting Arbitration Scope and Compliance: Analysis of County of Rockland v. Primiano Construction Co. Introduction The case of County of Rockland v. Primiano Construction Co., Inc. (51 N.Y.2d 1)...
Third-Party Payment of Legal Fees Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege: Priest v. Hennessy Introduction In the Matter of Richard D. Priest et al., Appellants, v. Richard A. Hennessy, Jr., as...
County Liability for Foster Parent Negligence: Expanding Parens Patriae Duties Introduction The case of John R. Bartels, as Guardian ad Litem of Jennifer Reid, an Infant versus County of Westchester...
Right to Silence and Protection Against Unreasonable Searches: Insights from People v. Howard Introduction People v. Howard, 50 N.Y.2d 583 (1980), is a landmark case decided by the Court of Appeals...
Mootness Doctrine in the Context of Closed Plea Proceedings: An Analysis of Hearst Corp. v. Clyne Introduction The case of In the Matter of Hearst Corporation et al. v. John J. Clyne, 50 N.Y.2d 707...
Establishing Causal Link in Workers' Compensation: Coskey v. Cornell University Introduction Coskey v. Cornell University, adjudicated by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York,...
Preservation of Legal Claims in Warrantless Arrests: Insights from People v. Martin Introduction Case Reference: The People of the State of New York v. Stephen D. Martin, 50 N.Y.2d 1029 (1980) The...
Shapiro v. People: Establishing Protections Against Prosecutorial Intimidation and Overreaching Wiretapping 1. Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Elliot...
Impeachment of Exculpatory Omissions After Miranda Waiver: People v. Savage Introduction People v. James Savage (50 N.Y.2d 673, 1980) is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of the State of...
Declaratory Judgment Actions and Statutory Limitations: Press v. County of Monroe Introduction Press v. County of Monroe et al., 50 N.Y.2d 695 (1980) is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of...
Nallan v. Helmsley-Spear: Establishing Landlord Liability for Lobby Security Introduction WILLIAM NALLAN et al., Appellants, v. HELMSLEY-SPEAR, INC., et al., Respondents. is a landmark case...
Procedural Barriers in Habeas Corpus Relief for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Douglas v. Vincent Introduction Douglas v. Vincent (50 N.Y.2d 901, 1980) is a pivotal case in the jurisprudence of...
Clarifying the Use and Threat of Dangerous Instruments in First-Degree Robbery: Insights from People v. Pena and Turrell Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v....
Express Contracts Between Unmarried Cohabiting Couples Recognized Under New York Law: Morone v Morone Introduction Morone v. Morone, 50 N.Y.2d 481 (1980), adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of the...
Reaffirming the Burden of Proof: People v. Thomas and its Implications on Jury Instructions for Intent Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Elery Thomas, decided by the...