Niz-Chavez Does Not Equitably Toll Time/Number Bars for Successive Motions to Reopen When Cancellation Eligibility Arose Only After an In Absentia Order Introduction In Patricio Nieves Tenecela v....
Rule 12(b)(6) Use of Body-Worn Camera Footage and De Minimis Handcuffing Force in an Elementary-School Incident Case: G.D.M. v. City of Oviedo, Florida (11th Cir. May 11, 2026) (Not for Publication)...
Uncashed Wage Tenders Do Not Moot FLSA Claims; Foreseeable FMLA Leave Requires Notice of Duration I. Introduction Nyesha Swope v. Episcopal Foundation of Jefferson County (11th Cir. May 8, 2026)...
ORES Siting Permits: Party-Status Petitions Must Present Site-Specific, Expert-Supported “Substantive and Significant” Issues; Other Parties’ Arguments Do Not Preserve Judicial Review Introduction...
Grandfathered Local Control Bars Bargaining Over Police Discipline, but Albany’s New Disciplinary “Appeal Arbiter” Law Is Void for Vagueness Case: Matter of City of Albany, N.Y. (Albany Police...
ICWA Does Not Govern Parent-vs-Parent Custody; UCCJEA “Home State” Priority Prevails Over Nonconforming Tribal Jurisdiction Case: Matter of Kody II. v. Shaunta JJ. (2026 NY Slip Op 03044) Court:...
Pet Fees for Service Animals Are an Unlawful Refusal of Reasonable Accommodation Under Executive Law § 296(18)(2) 1. Introduction Matter of New York State Div. of Human Rights v Winnie (2026 NY Slip...
Unfounded CPS Reports Support Tailored Custody Relief, Not Sole Legal Custody, Absent a Broad Coparenting Breakdown 1. Introduction Matter of Siara Q. v Thomas R. (2026 NY Slip Op 03043 [249 AD3d...
Matter of Lewis — Interim Suspension for Noncooperation with Attorney Grievance Investigations (EUO/Subpoena) Despite Purported “Resignation” 1. Introduction In Matter of Lewis, 2026 NY Slip Op 03074...
Minor Background Differences Do Not Make a Double‑Blind Photo Array Unduly Suggestive (and Circumstantial Video Identification Can Sustain a Murder Conviction): Commentary on People v. Cokely 1....
Disciplinary Arbitrator Exceeds Authority by Considering a Triage Arbitrator’s “No Probable Cause” Finding When the MOA Bars Using Lack of Suspension in Penalty Introduction Matter of New York State...
Cook v. Southport: “Substantially Different” Revisions Trigger a Second GML § 239-m Referral; Agency Precedent Requires “Essentially the Same Facts” Case: Matter of Cook v Town Bd. of the Town of...
Storms v. Geraghty: Punitive Damages May Follow Nominal Trespass Damages, but Due Process Forbids Both Excessive and Token Punishment Case: Storms v Geraghty, 2026 NY Slip Op 03034 (3d Dept May 14,...
Anonymous “Numbers” Jury Without a Record-Based Justification Warrants Reversal in the Interest of Justice (People v Zakrzewski) Case: People v Zakrzewski, 2026 NY Slip Op 03029 (3d Dept May 14,...
Accident Theory Forecloses Self-Defense and Imperfect Self-Defense (Voluntary Manslaughter) Instructions in New Mexico Case: State v. Lopez (No. S-1-SC-40306) Court: Supreme Court of New Mexico Date:...
Delaware Rule: “Non-Capital” First-Degree Murder Still Sentenced Under § 4209; No Jury-Found Aggravator Needed for Mandatory Life Without Parole 1. Introduction In Cruz-Webster v. State (Del. May 8,...
Voluntary-Discontinuance Waives CPLR 205-a Savings in Foreclosure Refilings After Acceleration 1. Introduction In Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Cahn (2026 NY Slip Op 02965), the Appellate...
Gifts and Managed Rents May Support Income Imputation; Separate-Property Appreciation Remains Separate Absent Proof Beyond Market Forces 1. Introduction In Yadira Xiaohong Luo v Kyan Htwe Lee (2026...
Classification Limitation Endorsements Confine CGL Coverage to Listed Operations; No Insurance Law § 3420(d)(2) Disclaimer Needed When Claims Fall Outside the Coverage Grant Case: AIX Specialty Ins....
Prior Owners: Premises-Liability Exposure May Survive Conveyance Under Labor Law § 200/Common-Law Negligence, But Not Under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6); No Standalone Counterclaim for 22 NYCRR...