Client Alert: New York Commercial Division Formalizes Process for Amicus Curiae Briefs -What Business Litigants Need to Know
Attention to changes with court rules is essential, as they can alter litigation dynamics. The New York State Unified Court System’s new rule concerning amicus curiae briefs in the Commercial Division formalizes a uniform process for third-party input in high-stakes commercial disputes.
No Expanded Duty: Appellate Division Rejects Creating New Duty for Rental Companies
The New York Appellate Division, First Department recently issued a decision with significant implications for the motor-vehicle rental industry, rejecting a potential significant expansion of liability.
Fear No More - Court of Appeal Rejects Treble Damages Against Municipality
The New York Court of Appeals recently addressed whether treble damages can be assessed against a municipality. In Rosbaugh v Town of Lodi, the Court concluded that even though a statute—here RPAPL 861—provided for treble damages, a court cannot assess that category of damages against a municipality.
