Establishing the Duty of Parental Planning and Diligence: Termination of Parental Rights for Permanent Neglect Introduction The Judgment in the matter of Chiamaka B. O. (Anonymous) and Chioma G. O....
Affirming Authority in Mortgage Foreclosures: The Sufficiency of Pre-Closing Documentation under LLC Law Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department’s...
New Precedent on the “Storm-in-Progress” Rule and Contractual Indemnification in Slip-and-Fall Cases Introduction This commentary analyses the recent decision in Diane Venza v. Catholic Charities of...
New Standard in Discovery of Age Discrimination Evidence: Balancing Disclosure with Privacy Protections Introduction The case of Johanna Ayres v. Bloomberg, L.P., et al. represents a significant...
Redefining Municipal Indemnification: Limiting Coverage for Employee Misconduct Introduction The case of Lynne Sanderson-Burgess v. City of New York addresses a critical aspect of public employment...
Clarifying the Requirement of Actual and Ascertainable Damages in Legal Malpractice Claims Introduction This commentary examines the landmark decision in Neil McNaughton, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. 5...
Reaffirming Procedural Rigor: Limitations on Renew and Reargue Motions in Legal Malpractice Cases Introduction In the case of Milennium Development & Construction, LLC, et al. v. Douglas Pick, et al....
Reevaluating Dismissal of Counterclaims in Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings Introduction This judgment arises from a condemnation proceeding initiated by the City of New York under the Eminent...
Extension of Limitations Period for Partnership Claims: A New Precedent in Contractual Disputes Introduction This commentary examines the recent decision in the case of Graca Fernandes v. Maria...
Clarifying the Recovery Jurisdiction for Unemployment Benefits: The Impact of Labor Law §597(3) Introduction The Judgment in "In the Matter of the Claim of Yojanna Mercedes" (2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 812)...
Affirming a Valid Waiver of Appeal and the Integrity of Plea Voluntariness in New York Criminal Procedure Introduction The case, The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Daniel S....
Establishing Municipal Duty of Care in Foster Child Placements: A New Precedent on Governmental Custody and Negligence Introduction In the landmark case of Jackie Weisbrod-Moore v. Cayuga County, the...
Reassessing Criminal Intent: Insufficiency of Inferred Evidence in Petty Theft and Felony Burglary Cases Introduction The present Judgment in The People & c., Respondent, v. Raymond Williams,...
Extending the Lookback Period: Presentence Incarceration as Tolling Time in Persistent Violent Felony Sentencing Introduction The case of The People & c., Respondent, v. Mitchell Hernandez, Appellant...
Independent Ethics Enforcement and the Flexible Separation of Powers: A New Paradigm for Accountability in New York Introduction The Judgment in Andrew M. Cuomo, Respondent, v. New York State...
The Merger Clause Superseding Oral Agreements: Establishing Contractual Finality in LLC Operating Agreements Introduction In the case of Albert Behler v. Kai-Shing Tao, the Court of Appeals of New...
The Integration Mandate Reaffirmed: Upholding Admission Caps in Transitional Adult Homes Introduction In this landmark case, In the Matter of Oceanview Home for Adults, Inc., & c. v. Howard Zucker, &...
Affirmation of Burglary Conviction and Clarification on Defendant’s Right to Testify Before Grand Jury Introduction In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Tedurell A. Williams (2025...
Affirmation of Disqualification Under Workers' Compensation Law §114-a: Carpenter v. Albany Dialysis Center Introduction In the case of Victoria A. Carpenter v. Albany Dialysis Center et al.,...
New Guidelines for Scheduling Orders in Actively Managed Appeals Introduction The Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, issued an unpublished opinion on February 7, 2025, addressing the...