FOIL § 87(2)(f) Permits Withholding a Statewide Certified-Officer Registry Where Cross-Referencing Public Payroll Data Could Identify Undercover Officers 1. Introduction Matter of Munson v New York...
Speculative Surveillance “Handoff” and Unproven Firearm Operability Cannot Sustain Accomplice or Weapon Convictions (People v. Bowden) 1. Introduction People v Bowden (2026 NY Slip Op 02003 [248 AD3d...
DNA on Vulvar Swabs as “Access” Evidence (Not Molineux) and Curability of Noncustodial “Need a Lawyer” Testimony — People v Oquendo 248 AD3d 1325 (3d Dept Apr. 2, 2026) (published) — affirming...
Change in Circumstances Standard on a Motion to Dismiss in Custody Modification: Expanded Parenting Availability Alone Can Suffice Introduction Matter of Joshua X. v Alexandria Y. (Appellate...
Equitable Tolling of Foreclosure Interest for Plaintiff-Caused Standing Delay: Tolling from the First Defective Standing Motion Introduction HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Ehrenthal (2026 NY Slip Op 01949...
License-Plate-Reader Robbery Hit Justifies Level-Three Stop; Plain-View Gun Creates Probable Cause and Exigency for Warrantless Search of a Worn Fanny Pack Incident to Arrest Case: People v David,...
Contract Disclaimers and Caveat Emptor Bar Fraud and Quasi-Contract Claims in Arm’s-Length Home Sales; Short, Nonwillful Defaults Should Be Vacated When Meritorious Defenses Exist 1. Introduction In...
Makeshift Passageways Are Not “Safety Devices” Under Labor Law § 240(1) and Unconstructed Planks/Adjacent Trenches Often Fall Outside Industrial Code “Runway/Ramp” and “Hazardous Opening” Rules...
Wilber v. Borgen: No Expert-Affidavit Prerequisite on a CPLR 3211(a)(7) Motion (Absent CPLR 3211(c) Conversion) 1. Introduction Case: Wilber v Borgen, 2026 NY Slip Op 02001 (App. Div. 2d Dep’t Apr....
Ignatiadis v. Shorefront: Conclusory Expert Affidavits and Newly Raised Malpractice Theories Cannot Defeat Summary Judgment; PHL § 2801-d Claims Require Proof of a Specific Rights Violation 1....
Interstate Joint Custody Becomes Unworkable at School Age: Change in Circumstances, Sole Custody, and Recalibrated Long-Distance Parenting Time 1. Introduction Matter of Zielazny v Martorano (2026 NY...
Lack of Informed Consent Must Be Pleaded (Not Added by Bill of Particulars); Unopposed Malpractice Theories Are Dismissed on Summary Judgment Introduction In Heather J. v Rochester Regional Health...
Lease Reformation for Mutual Mistake Extinguishes Option-Based Claims, While Co-Venturer Fiduciary Duties May Survive a Business Fallout Case: Laun v Stewart, 2026 NY Slip Op 01883 (App Div, 4th Dept...
Arruda v. New York Central Mutual: Water-Backup and Earth-Movement Exclusions Bar Coverage Beyond Limited Endorsement; CPLR 3212(f) Requires a Concrete Showing 1. Introduction In Arruda v New York...
Fogel v. Kaleida Health: Pleading “Improper Practices” Under Public Health Law § 2801-b Without Naming the Statute; PHHPC Findings Not Preclusive 1. Introduction Case: Fogel v Health, 2026 NY Slip Op...
Diligent Efforts for Incarcerated Parents: Agency Repeated Attempts and Incarceration-Related Visitation Barriers May Satisfy Social Services Law § 384-b Decision: Matter of Jonah M. (Davion D.),...
Prosecutorial Charge Selection Under Penal Law former § 130.96 Does Not Implicate Apprendi; General CSAAS Testimony Remains Admissible Introduction People v Litolff (Appellate Division, Fourth...
People v. Mitchell: Denial of Late CPL 250.10 Psychiatric Notice Absent Good Cause; Trespass Lesser-Included Charge Properly Refused Where No Reasonable View of Innocent Entry 1. Introduction In...
Admitting Prior CPL Article 440 Testimony as an Exculpatory Declaration Against Penal Interest When the Witness Invokes the Fifth 1. Introduction In People v Williams, 2026 NY Slip Op 01881 (App Div...
Briggs v. Fresenius: CPLR 306-b Bars Sua Sponte Dismissal for Defective/Untimely Service; Vacatur Required in Substantial Justice 1. Introduction Briggs v Fresenius (App Div 3d Dept, Mar. 26, 2026)...