The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York came into being in 1894 during the presidency of Grover Cleveland and preceded by four years, the consolidation of the City of New York into its present ...

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York came into being in 1894 during the presidency of Grover...

Attorneys are generally aware that when a defendant that they are pursuing in a state or federal court action files for bankruptcy, an “automatic stay” is imposed under the United States Bankruptcy Code which immediately stays that litigation.  Frequently, defendants ...

Attorneys are generally aware that when a defendant that they are pursuing in a state or federal court action files for bankruptcy, an...

One of the most important protections afforded to a debtor by bankruptcy is the ability to discharge certain debts to gain a fresh financial start.  Generally, the subset of debts excepted from discharge are construed narrowly.  For example, Bankruptcy Code ...

One of the most important protections afforded to a debtor by bankruptcy is the ability to discharge certain debts to gain a fresh...

Special principles apply when a claim for fraud is based upon an assertion that the defendant concealed material information from the plaintiff, the absence of which causes plaintiff to sustain damages that it would have avoided had it known of ...

Special principles apply when a claim for fraud is based upon an assertion that the defendant concealed material information from the plaintiff, the...

Arbitrator John M. Donoghue, Esq. recently issued the attached Decision and Award which finds that the Village of Garden City violated the collective bargaining agreement with the Garden City Professional Fire Fighters, Local 1588, IAFF, AFL-CIO by transferring bargaining unit ...

Arbitrator John M. Donoghue, Esq. recently issued the attached Decision and Award which finds that the Village of Garden City violated the collective...

As explained in my previous posts, there are special rules that the courts apply to arbitration clauses in contracts when the entire contract is being challenged based upon a claim of fraudulent inducement.  Given that courts like to see disputes resolved ...

As explained in my previous posts, there are special rules that the courts apply to arbitration clauses in contracts when the entire contract is...

July 9, 2018 (New York City) – Meyer Suozzi is pleased to announce the addition of Seth B. Kennedy to their roster of attorneys. Mr. Kennedy has joined the firm’s Labor & Employee Benefits / ERISA Law group and will ...

July 9, 2018 (New York City) – Meyer Suozzi is pleased to announce the addition of Seth B. Kennedy to their roster of...

In the midst of widespread allegations of sexual harassment and growing impetus from the #MeToo movement, New York State and New York City legislators have passed new anti-sexual harassment laws — including a requirement that all New York employers provide ...

In the midst of widespread allegations of sexual harassment and growing impetus from the #MeToo movement, New York State and New York City...

As a commercial litigator and author of this blog, which is an up-to-date compendium of significant decisions involving fraud claims under New York law, I am keenly interested when New York’s highest court renders a decision reflecting on principles involving ...

As a commercial litigator and author of this blog, which is an up-to-date compendium of significant decisions involving fraud claims under New York...

We welcome Nassau’s new Assessor, David Moog, and the anticipated customer-friendly assessment department. Be ready for promised new Nassau County assessments in early November. If assessments are not at 100% of market value, then the assessments don’t explain much. For ...

We welcome Nassau’s new Assessor, David Moog, and the anticipated customer-friendly assessment department. Be ready for promised new Nassau County assessments in early...

Firefighter Personnel Records Found Tossed on Floor of Condemned Yonkers Firehouse   Records containing firefighters’ personal information — including Social Security numbers, names, addresses and phone numbers — were found in the condemned firehouse in downtown Yonkers. The personnel records ...

Firefighter Personnel Records Found Tossed on Floor of Condemned Yonkers Firehouse   Records containing firefighters’ personal information — including Social Security numbers, names,...

Sometimes transactions may seem shady and/or produce an inequitable result, but the strict and demanding elements of a cause of action for fraud just do not fit.  As Judge William H. Pauley III of the United States District Court for ...

Sometimes transactions may seem shady and/or produce an inequitable result, but the strict and demanding elements of a cause of action for fraud...

I often write here about things that may be surprising to know when it comes to fraud claims.  Here we go again. The courts treat specific provisions of a contract differently when deciding whether to give effect to those provisions ...

I often write here about things that may be surprising to know when it comes to fraud claims.  Here we go again. The...

On June 1, only 46 ADR Champions were selected from hundreds of nominations received throughout the United States, with each nominee carefully vetted by the business arm of The National Law Journal. Those chosen have distinguished themselves in the field ...

On June 1, only 46 ADR Champions were selected from hundreds of nominations received throughout the United States, with each nominee carefully vetted...

When Nadav Zeimer became principal in 2010 of Harlem Renaissance High School, the school, which serves students who have fallen behind or dropped out of other schools, was failing. It had received a D on its most recent report card. At ...

When Nadav Zeimer became principal in 2010 of Harlem Renaissance High School, the school, which serves students who have fallen behind or dropped out...

“Nearly 20 years ago, my law partner introduced me to The New York Community Trust and its division, the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF). I found a top-notch organization that could assist my clients with charitable giving, even with finding the right ...

“Nearly 20 years ago, my law partner introduced me to The New York Community Trust and its division, the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF). I...

On May 16th, Judge Randall Eng was honored at The Fund for Modern Courts for receiving the 2018 Career Public Service Award. The award is presented to an individual who throughout his or her lifetime has demonstrated a commitment, through ...

On May 16th, Judge Randall Eng was honored at The Fund for Modern Courts for receiving the 2018 Career Public Service Award. The...

Former Rockville Centre Fire Department paramedic Donna Hitscherich filed a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights earlier this year, alleging that she was retaliated against after raising concerns about the practices and finances of Floodlight Rescue ...

Former Rockville Centre Fire Department paramedic Donna Hitscherich filed a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights earlier this year,...

A recent unanimous decision came from the N.Y.S Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department upholding the right of the Garden City Professional Fire Fighters to arbitrate a grievance against the Village of Garden City regarding the improper transfer of bargaining ...

A recent unanimous decision came from the N.Y.S Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department upholding the right of the Garden City Professional Fire...