Picture this: You’re sitting in your office checking your email for the third time to see if your client returned a notarized affidavit that needs to be e-filed by end of day. While time is ticking, you wonder how something so routine can suddenly feel so urgent.

After not hearing back for another hour, you

In recent years, some have coined the mainstream rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) a modern-day space race. The legal profession, and especially litigators, have not been unaffected. As the use of generative AI becomes more commonplace in the practice of law, courts have been hesitant to regulate its use in litigation. A recent decision

Foreign corporations, open your rolodexes. You will need New York counsel more than ever.

Days ago, New York Senate Bill S7476 was delivered to Governor Hochul for signature. If signed, the bill would make all foreign businesses authorized to do business in New York subject to general jurisdiction in the state’s courts. This is an

Plaintiffs’ counsel rejoice, defense counsel take note, and businesses beware. Daimler has been diminished and businesses are no longer only subject to general jurisdiction in states in which they are incorporated or headquartered.

On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Mallory[1] and held that a business is subject to general jurisdiction

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

To read the article, click the link below.

Considerations for Assumption of Risk in NY Sports Suits

Only weeks ago, the Appellate Division, Second Department issued its McLaughlin decision reaffirming Brash[1] – another Second Department decision which we wrote about on August 4, 2021.[2] As we discussed in our blurb, Brash was significant. Therein, the Second Department held that Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders during the COVID-19 pandemic “tolled,” rather than “suspended,” New

Think before you book your next business trip to the Empire State. Perhaps that important contract discussion with your counterpart can be accomplished remotely. Although you may miss out on Long Island’s Gatsbyesque mansions, that City “feeling,” or Upstate’s natural grandeur, staying put may just save yourself or your company from being on the wrong

Municipal litigation counsel can continue to sleep soundly. Before the New Year, the New York Court of Appeals, once again, reaffirmed the “special duty” doctrine in Maldovan v. County of Erie.[1]

As any first-year law student learns, the tort of negligence requires a showing that the defendant breached some “duty” owed to the plaintiff. However,

The holiday season is one of the most magical times of year in New York. The crisp winter air is filled with excitement as residents transform their homes with festive decorations, bright lights and Christmas trees. Although Christmas trees and holiday decorations bring great joy and holiday cheer, it is important for Lloyd Harbor residents

Benjamin Wisher authored the article, “Contracting Around CPLR 202: “Accrual” Borrowing Statute in New York Practice and Why its Current Application is Unworkable,” for the Albany Law Review.

“Amongst New York’s legal practitioners, it is common knowledge that a claim for relief arising under the breach of a contract must be interposed within six years.