The pen is mightier than the sword — especially a pen held by a sitting governor. Currently sitting on the desk of New York’s governor is a piece of proposed legislation known as the “Grieving Families Act” which, if signed into law, will significantly broaden not only the categories of damages available in New York

Long Island is especially beautiful in late summer and early autumn. The sizzling summer heat has started to fade, the leaves on the area’s stately trees are green, and the warm water temperatures continue to attract  beachgoers. It also is a time when the New York area typically experiences peak hurricane season. Hurricanes and other

Frank Izzo and Joseph Pidel wrote an article for Law360 on two recent court decisions that implicate the assumption of risk clause.

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Considerations for Assumption of Risk in NY Sports Suits

On March 10, 2022, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidance intended for employers. The guidance gives specific examples of what constitutes unlawful retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and visa programs. The guidance contains several hypothetical

David Richman and Jacqueline Bushwack published the article, “The Invisible Tort: Preparing For The Defense Of COVID-19 Negligence Claims” in Mealey’s Elder Law Report. It was previously published in Mealey’s Personal Injury Report.

The article discusses how lawsuits are likely to be brought up against businesses if someone thinks he or she contracted COVID-19 there.

Frank Raia wrote an article entitled “Play Ball!” for Best’s Review, A.M. Best’s monthly insurance magazine. Frank discusses the challenge that colleges and universities face defending a lawsuit when a student gets injured participating in a school-sanctioned sports activity.

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Eric Strober’s article, “Insurers and Defendants Take Note: There Has Been a Monumental Change to Negligence Litigation in New York” was published in the Eye of the Experts column in FC&S Legal.

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Brian Feld’s article, “Mutation and Evolution: The Effect of the BAP1 Gene on Asbestos Litigation,” appeared in the December 29, 2017, newsletter of DRI’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee.

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Daniel Furshpan’s article, “How to Successfully Impeach a Witness with Deposition Testimony,” appeared in the September 25, 2017, issue of Trials and Tribulations, the newsletter of DRI’s Trial Tactics Committee.

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Preparing for and delivering a winning oral argument is a skill innate to some, but to most others, it is honed by years of practice and experience. Whether arguing an appeal or motion for summary judgment in a lower court setting, this guideline is intended to provide young lawyers with basic rules for effective and