New York Case Commentaries

Immediate Suspension for Serious Federal Criminal Convictions: A New Standard in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Immediate Suspension for Serious Federal Criminal Convictions: A New Standard in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction The Judgment in the matter of Zeeshan Hussain Zaidi, an Attorney, marks...

Preserving Leasehold Interests: Nunc Pro Tunc Yellowstone Relief in Ambiguous Tenancies

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Preserving Leasehold Interests: Nunc Pro Tunc Yellowstone Relief in Ambiguous Tenancies This commentary examines the recent decision in Andrew Wharton-Bickley, et al. v. 388 Broadway Owners LLC, et...

Establishing Greater Disciplinary Accountability for Misconduct in Fee Billing and Case Handling

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Establishing Greater Disciplinary Accountability for Misconduct in Fee Billing and Case Handling Introduction The Judgment in "In the Matter of Tristan Wade Gillespie, an Attorney" reflects a...

The Establishment of “Serious Crime” for Willful Tax Evasion in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Feb 12, 2025

The Establishment of “Serious Crime” for Willful Tax Evasion in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction This commentary examines the recent New York Supreme Court decision in the case of In...

Affirmation of Waiver Validity and Enhanced Sentencing in Child Sexual Assault Case

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of Waiver Validity and Enhanced Sentencing in Child Sexual Assault Case Introduction In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Gary L. Perry (2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 702), the...

Impact of Invalidated Appeal Waivers on Sentencing: The People v. Dawson Judgment

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Impact of Invalidated Appeal Waivers on Sentencing: The People v. Dawson Judgment Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Raymond Dawson (2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 699),...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Rescission of Separation Agreement: Elliott v. Elliott

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Rescission of Separation Agreement: Elliott v. Elliott Introduction The case of Lori A. Elliott v. Robert A. Elliott (2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 767) presents a pivotal...

Reversal of Predatory Sexual Assault Conviction in THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. TREVOR D. HARRELL

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Reversal of Predatory Sexual Assault Conviction in The People of the State of New York v. Trevor D. Harrell Introduction In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Trevor D. Harrell (2025...

Affirmation of Consolidated Indictments: Key Precedents and Legal Implications from People v. Odusanya

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of Consolidated Indictments: Key Precedents and Legal Implications from People v. Odusanya Introduction In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Lateef Odusanya (2025 N.Y....

Affirmation of FOIL Compliance: Strengthening Transparency Obligations for Law Enforcement Agencies

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of FOIL Compliance: Strengthening Transparency Obligations for Law Enforcement Agencies Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Legal Aid Society, Petitioner-Respondent, v. Records...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Vega v. Hempstead Union Free School District: A New Precedent on Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract and Fraud

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of Dismissal in Vega v. Hempstead Union Free School District: A New Precedent on Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract and Fraud Introduction In the landmark case Carlos Vega,...

Affirmation of Conviction in Harvey v. The People: Upholding Grand Jury Integrity and Identification Standards

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of Conviction in Harvey v. The People: Upholding Grand Jury Integrity and Identification Standards Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Kevin Harvey (2025 N.Y....

Requirement of Proper Notice for Acceleration of Mortgage Debt: Insights from Nichols Jr. v. U.S. Bank

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Requirement of Proper Notice for Acceleration of Mortgage Debt: Insights from Nichols Jr. v. U.S. Bank Introduction The case of Nichols Jr., et al. v. U.S. Bank, etc., et al. (2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 665)...

Affirmation of Extraordinary Circumstances in Adolescent Offender Cases under the Raise the Age Law

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Affirmation of Extraordinary Circumstances in Adolescent Offender Cases under the Raise the Age Law Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v. Errick Guerrero (2025...

Reversal of Criminal Possession of a Weapon Conviction: Establishing the Necessity of Specific Firearm Identification

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Reversal of Criminal Possession of a Weapon Conviction: Establishing the Necessity of Specific Firearm Identification Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of New York v....

Reaffirming the Necessity of Valid Service of Process for Personal Jurisdiction: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Josep Molyaev

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Reaffirming the Necessity of Valid Service of Process for Personal Jurisdiction: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Josep Molyaev Introduction The case of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Josep Molyaev (2025...

Equitable Enforcement of Separation Agreements: Sahar v. Hossein Shahmohamad

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Equitable Enforcement of Separation Agreements: Sahar Shahmohamad v. Hossein Shahmohamad Introduction The case of Sahar Shahmohamad v. Hossein Shahmohamad (2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 779) adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of CPLR 3211(a) Motion: Insights from Curto v. Curto

Date: Feb 8, 2025

Affirmation of CPLR 3211(a) Motion: Insights from Curto v. Curto (2025) Introduction Andrew E. Curto v. Lara Curto, et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New York, Second...

Reversing Summary Judgment in Employment-Related Insurance Disputes: Sneider v. Great South Bay Surgical Associates

Date: Feb 8, 2025

Reversing Summary Judgment in Employment-Related Insurance Disputes: Sneider v. Great South Bay Surgical Associates Introduction In the landmark case of Erica Sneider, et al. v. Great South Bay...

Establishing Prima Facie Liability in Rear-End Collision Cases: Maurice v. Donovan

Date: Feb 8, 2025

Establishing Prima Facie Liability in Rear-End Collision Cases: Maurice v. Donovan Introduction In the landmark case of Liliane Maurice, et al., appellants, v. Michael J. Donovan, et al. (2025 N.Y....