People v. Branton (2025): Defining the Outer Limits of CPL 245.20 – Why DOCCS Is Not “Under the Prosecution’s Control” for Automatic Discovery Introduction In People v. Branton, 238 A.D.3d 1429 (3d...
“Directory, Not Mandatory” – The 20-Day Hearing Rule under 12 NYCRR 300.23(b)(2) Re-Defined Introduction In Matter of Juncal v. Maspeth Remodeling Co., 238 A.D.3d 1441 (3d Dep’t 2025), the Appellate...
Beyond Expiration: Appellate Review of Expired Extreme Risk Protection Orders – A Commentary on Matter of Orangetown Police Dept. v. Cashell 1. Introduction In Matter of Orangetown Police Department...
Clarifying Remedies under the Child Victims Act: Redd v. Brooklyn Friends School Defines the Limits of Emotional-Distress and Punitive-Damage Claims Introduction Redd v. Brooklyn Friends School, 238...
Discretion over Mandamus: Support Magistrates’ Adjournment Authority under 22 NYCRR 205.43 Introduction Matter of Santman v. Satterthwaite (2025 NY Slip Op 03196, 238 AD3d 1156) required the...
Hervey v. Northern Westchester Hospital: Clarifying the Limits of the “Continuous Course of Treatment” Doctrine and Psychiatric Malpractice Liability Introduction In Hervey v. Northern Westchester...
Montes-Vidal v. New York State Thruway Authority (2025) Introduction The Appellate Division, Second Department’s decision in Montes-Vidal v. New York State Thruway Authority, 238 A.D.3d 1131 (2025)...
The Tuckett Clarification: Harmless-Error Review and Evidentiary Boundaries in New York Unjust-Conviction Claims Introduction Tuckett v. State of New York (2025 NY Slip Op 03099) is the New York...
Clinical Practice Guidelines as “One Link in the Chain”: The New York Court of Appeals Clarifies Their Evidentiary Status in Medical Misconduct Proceedings Introduction The New York Court of Appeals’...
From Joint to Sole Custody: The Breakdown-in-Communication Standard Clarified Commentary on Matter of Sheena PP. v. Edward QQ., 238 A.D.3d 1417 (3d Dep’t 2025) 1. Introduction This Third Department...
Extending Sales-Tax Liability to In-House “Scrip” Used for Private Performances – Commentary on Matter of O’Neill v. New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal (2025 NY Slip Op 03110) 1. Introduction The...
“Beyond 50-50” – DeCrescenzo v Suslak (2025) and the Reinforced Discretion of New York Courts in Equitable Distribution, Income Imputation, and Contempt Findings 1. Introduction In DeCrescenzo v...
Reclaim the Records v. New York State Department of Health (2025): A New FOIL Standard for Vital-Statistics Data 1. Introduction In Matter of Reclaim the Records v. New York State Department of...
“Substantial-Compliance” Standard for Good-Guy Guaranties Empanada Fresca LLC v. 1 BK Street Corp., 238 A.D.3d 589 (1st Dep’t 2025) I. Introduction Empanada Fresca LLC operated a Colombian restaurant...
Intent Over Consent: Court of Appeals Broadens Admissibility of Molineux Evidence in Consent-Defense Sexual Assault Cases Introduction In People v. Hu Sin, 2025 NY Slip Op 03100, the New York Court...
“Local Climate Autonomy” – The Court of Appeals Holds that New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Does Not Preempt New York City’s Local Law 97 Introduction In Glen Oaks Village...
People v. Terry (2025): Business-Record Admissibility of Probation “Client Contact Lists” and the Continuing Rejection of Overbroad Appeal-Waiver Forms Introduction The Third Department’s decision in...
Maintaining the Homeowner’s Exemption Despite Unity of Ownership: Cadena v. Kupferstein (2025) and the Scope of “Direction or Control” under Labor Law § 241(6) Introduction Cadena v. Kupferstein, 238...
Serial Frivolous Appeals and the Appellate Expansion of 22 NYCRR 130-1.1 Sanctions: A Commentary on Matter of Ruth S. (2025 NY Slip Op 03072) 1. Introduction Matter of Ruth S. is the latest chapter...
Separate Applications, Separate Clocks: Camarda v. Ubert Clarifies the 30-Day Limitations Period for Article 78 Review of Village ZBA Decisions 1. Introduction Matter of Camarda v. Ubert (2025 NY...