Bank of N.Y. Mellon Trust Co. v. Ahmed: Prejudice, Repose, and Discretion in Applying 22 NYCRR 202.48 to Foreclosure Judgments I. Introduction Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. v. Ahmed,...
On-Site Mental Health Clinics as Bargaining Unit Work: Commentary on Matter of Board of Educ. of the Newburgh Enlarged City Sch. Dist. v. PERB I. Introduction This decision from the Appellate...
Same-Day Filiation and Abandonment Petitions After the 2022 Amendments: Commentary on Matter of Dreyson HH. (Michael GG.), 2025 NY Slip Op 06578 I. Introduction Matter of Dreyson HH. (Michael GG.) is...
Child Refusal, Third-Party Abuse, and Therapeutic Visitation: The High Bar for Suspending Parental Access in Matter of Richard CC. v. Lacey DD. I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Third...
Anthony v. Haas: Strengthening New York’s Shield Law on Alternative Sources and Waiver I. Introduction Anthony v. Haas, 2025 NY Slip Op 06576 (App Div 3d Dept, Nov. 26, 2025), is a significant...
Stability, Relocation, and Tie‑Breaker Decision‑Making in Initial Custody Determinations: Commentary on Matter of Douglas CC. v. Musique DD. I. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Appellate...
Permanent Neglect Without Prior Article 10 Adjudication: Incarcerated Parents, Diligent Efforts, and Realistic Planning in Matter of Jack V. (Jack U.) I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Third...
Separation Agreements, Out‑of‑State Relocation, and Parental Interference in New York Custody Modifications: Commentary on Matter of Jennifer HH. v. Alavanh II., 2025 NY Slip Op 06573 (3d Dept) I....
Probable Cause, Child Complainants, and Ex Ante Information: Commentary on Miller v. State of New York I. Introduction The decision in Miller v. State of New York, 2025 NY Slip Op 06572 (3d Dept Nov....
Extraordinary Circumstances, Nonparent Custody, and the Irrelevance of a Child’s “Self‑Protection” in Abuse Cases: Commentary on Matter of Josiah Y. (Shanna V.), 2025 NY Slip Op 06571 (3d Dept) I....
Extraordinary Circumstances, Parental Health, and Virtual Therapeutic Visitation: A Commentary on Matter of John XX. v. Cathy YY., 2025 NY Slip Op 06568 (3d Dept) I. Introduction The Appellate...
Co‑Parenting Breakdown and Educational Instability as “Change in Circumstances” in Custody Modifications: Commentary on Jaime KK. v. Monica JJ. Court: Appellate Division, Third Department, New York...
Positive Newborn Toxicology, Medication-Assisted Treatment, and the Causation Requirement for Neglect Under FCA § 1012(f): Commentary on Matter of Raivyn BB. I. Introduction The Appellate Division,...
Hulett v. Korb: Distinguishing Prescriptive Easement Area from Ancillary Maintenance Rights Under New York Law I. Introduction Hulett v. Korb, 2025 NY Slip Op 06563 (3d Dept), is the latest chapter...
Permanent Neglect Without Agency Reunification Efforts and Limits on Suspended Judgments and Counsel Substitution: Commentary on Matter of Y. SS. (E. SS.), 2025 NY Slip Op 06562 (3d Dept) I....
People v. Caselnova: Grand Jury Justification Instructions, Group Self‑Defense, Kidnapping, and Duty to Retreat I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Third Department’s decision in People v....
People v. Benton: Antommarchi Rights, Disability, and Counsel’s Power to Waive Defendant’s Presence I. Introduction In People v. Benton, 2025 NY Slip Op 06559 (3d Dept Nov. 26, 2025), the Appellate...
Destructive Competition and Driver Standing: The First Department Opens the Courthouse Door to NYC For‑Hire Vehicle Drivers under Local Law 147 I. Introduction Matter of New York Taxi Workers...
People v. Wiggins: Trial‑Court Discretion and Allegations of Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations I. Introduction In People v. Wiggins, 2025 NY Slip Op 06539 (Nov. 25, 2025), the New York Court of...
Retroactive Application and Constitutional Validity of New York’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA): A Commentary on Van Dyke v. U.S. Bank, Natl. Assn., 2025 NY Slip Op 06537 I. Introduction...