Deane v. Tracer (2025): Histopathological Proof as a Shield Against Summary Judgment in Foreign-Object Malpractice Claims 1. Introduction Deane v. Tracer, 237 A.D.3d 1156 (2d Dep’t 2025) addresses...
No Standing for Independent-Contractor Affiliates to Seek Counsel Disqualification: A Commentary on McGuire v. The McGuire Group, Inc. (2025 NY Slip Op 02468) Introduction The Fourth Department’s...
Granath v. Monroe County: Clarifying “Reckless Disregard” and Confirming that Lights-and-Sirens Are Not a Pre-Condition to VTL §1104 Immunity 1. Introduction Granath v. Monroe County, 237 A.D.3d 1594...
Matter of Jayden M.: Email Service Does Not Trigger Appellate Deadlines & “Standing-Mute” Representation Constitutes Party Default Introduction The Fourth Department’s decision in Matter of Jayden M....
Arcangeli v. Global Industries: Re-affirming the Manufacturer’s Continuing Duty to Warn and Heightened Burden on Summary Judgment for Design-Defect Claims Involving Used Farm Machinery Introduction...
The Ocasio Sincerity Test: Clarifying Religious Exemption Standards in Vaccine-Related Unemployment Claims Introduction In Matter of Ocasio (City Sch. Dist. of the City of N.Y.—Commissioner of...
Guarding Against “Placement-by-Prosecution”: Matter of A. WW. and the Expanded Use of Interest-of-Justice Dismissals in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings Introduction The Third Department’s 2025...
Authenticity vs. Authority: DiCenzo v. Mone (2025) Narrows the Forged-Deed Exception to the Fraud Statute of Limitations and Sets Parameters for Subpoenaing Non-Party Tax Returns 1. Introduction...
“Expanding Corroboration” – Matter of Jahkell SS. (Victoria SS.) (2025) Negative Inference and Minimal Corroboration Re-affirmed in Article 10 Neglect Proceedings Introduction Matter of Jahkell SS....
Discretionary Cancellation of Lis Pendens: The Inherent-Power Doctrine Reaffirmed in Zwickel v. Underhill Land LLC Introduction Zwickel v. Underhill Land LLC (2025 NY Slip Op 02384) is a Third...
People v. Cox (2025): Appellate Division Clarifies that Trial Courts Are Not Required to Conduct a Sua Sponte Psychiatric-Defense Inquiry During Plea Allocution Once Competency Has Been Established...
Minor Discrepancies No Longer Defeat the Presumption of Regularity in Will Executions – A Detailed Commentary on Matter of Ostrander (2025 NY Slip Op 02382) 1. Introduction The Appellate Division,...
Conditional Reinstatement and the “No-Solo Practice” Mandate: Matter of Crockett (2025) and the Elevated Public-Interest Test for Suspended Attorneys I. Introduction Matter of Crockett, 237 A.D.3d...
The Dual-Track Test for Fraudulent Conveyance Claims: Pine Valley Center, LLC v. Jacobs Refines Summary-Judgment Standards under former N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law §§ 273 and 276 1. Introduction In...
Lopez v. Neira: Reaffirming the Court’s Non-Delegable Duty to Define Post-Counseling Parental Access Schedules Introduction In Matter of Lopez v. Neira (2025 NY Slip Op 02345), the Appellate...
“The Whitfield Clarification” – Pleading Injury in Fraud and Defining Freelancer Status under NY Labor Law & FLSA Introduction Whitfield v. Law Enforcement Employees Benevolent Association (237...
Course-of-Conduct Modifications and Good-Faith Bonus Allocation: Commentary on Gutt v. North American Partners in Anesthesia, LLP (2025 NY Slip Op 02326; 237 A.D.3d 1063) 1. Introduction Gutt v....
FAPA Estoppel Solidified: Dismissal for RPAPL 1304 Non-Compliance Does Not Undo Mortgage Acceleration – Brennan v. Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas (2025) Introduction Brennan v. Deutsche Bank Trust...
Antommarchi Waiver and Harmless‐Error Doctrine for Sidebar Exclusions Established in People v. Hoyt 1. Introduction In People v. Hoyt (2025 NYSlipOp 02241), the Appellate Division, Third Department,...
Procedural Limits on Injunctive Relief: Mootness and Venue in Stay Motions under CPLR Matter of Town of Colonie v. City of New York (2025 NYSlipOp 02256) Introduction The Appellate Division, Third...