Retroactive Estoppel and Mortgage Acceleration: The New York Court of Appeals' Interpretation of FAPA § 7 in Article 13 LLC v. Ponce De Leon Federal Bank I. Introduction A. The Case in Context The...
People v. Williams (2025): Inaccurate CPL 30.30 (5‑a) Certifications Do Not Invalidate Statements of Readiness I. Introduction In People v. Williams, 2025 NY Slip Op 06535 (NY Ct App Nov. 25, 2025),...
People v Leighton R.: New York Adopts a Totality-of-the-Circumstances Test for Anonymous 911-Based Vehicle Stops I. Introduction The New York Court of Appeals’ decision in People v Leighton R., 2025...
No Termination Without Meaningful Representation: Effective Assistance of Counsel in New York Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings After Matter of Parker J. (Beth F.) I. Introduction The New...
Extraordinary Workplace Exposure and the “Prevalence” Framework: COVID‑19 as a Compensable Accidental Injury in New York Workers’ Compensation Law I. Introduction In Matter of Aungst v. Family...
Matter of McLaurin v. NYC Transit Authority: Reaffirming the “Normal Work Environment” Standard for Psychological COVID‑19 Stress Claims I. Introduction Matter of McLaurin v. New York City Transit...
Facial Constitutional Challenges, Appeal Waivers, and New York’s Firearm Licensing Scheme After Bruen: Commentary on People v. Johnson I. Introduction People v. Johnson, 2025 NY Slip Op 06528 (Nov....
Limiting No‑Fault Eligibility Denials to Foundational Licensing Violations: Commentary on Government Employees Ins. Co. v. Mayzenberg I. Introduction The New York Court of Appeals’ decision in...
Actual Use, Not Intended Purpose: Deference to Trial Fact‑Finding in Zoning‑Based Challenges to RPTL § 420‑a Exemptions I. Introduction In Matter of First United Methodist Church in Flushing v....
Liberal Amendment and Defamation by Implication in Professional Transitions: Commentary on Armbruster Capital Management, Inc. v. Barrett I. Introduction The Fourth Department’s decision in...
Caruso v. St. Elizabeth Medical Center: Expert Affidavits, Timely Specialist Consultation, and Hospital/Vicarious Liability at the Summary Judgment Stage I. Introduction The Appellate Division,...
Retroactive Application and Constitutionality of New York’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA): Commentary on Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Testa, 2025 NY Slip Op 06418 (4th Dept) I....
No Vested Right in Dilatory Foreclosure Prosecutions: Retroactive Application of FAPA and CPLR 205-a in MCLP Asset Co., Inc. v. Zaveri I. Introduction MCLP Asset Co., Inc. v. Zaveri, 2025 NY Slip Op...
Maloney v. DeRoberts: Expert Disclosure, Witness Management, and Negligent Spoliation in New York Medical Malpractice Trials I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Fourth Department’s decision in...
Murphy v. Kaleida Health: Discoverability of ICU Staffing Records and Limits on Plaintiff Letters Undermining Arons Authorizations I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Fourth Department’s decision...
People v. Anderson (2025): Appeal Waivers and Privacy Expectations in Terminated Short‑Term Rentals 1. Introduction People v. Anderson, 2025 NY Slip Op 06416, decided by the Appellate Division,...
People v. Belstadt: Preindictment Delay, Independent Autopsy Experts, and Forensic Re‑Examination in Cold‑Case Homicides Introduction People v. Belstadt, 2025 NY Slip Op 06460 (4th Dept Nov. 21,...
People v. Brown (2025): Enforcing the Right to In‑Person Sentencing and Harmless-Error Review of Overbroad Cell Phone Warrants Introduction People v. Brown, 2025 NY Slip Op 06409 (4th Dept), is a...
Preservation of Erlinger-Based Sentencing Challenges and COVID-Era Public-Trial Claims in People v. Elmore (2025) I. Introduction The Appellate Division, Fourth Department’s decision in People v....
People v Hunt: Limiting Lesser-Included False-Reporting Charges to Non-Speculative Non‑Fire Emergencies I. Introduction In People v Hunt, 2025 NY Slip Op 06450 (4th Dept Nov. 21, 2025), the Appellate...