Proactive Risk Transfer Under New York Law: What Underwriters and Loss Control Professionals Need to Know
Learn how contractual risk transfer under New York law impacts underwriting and loss control. This blog covers indemnity provisions, additional insured coverage, Labor Law exposure, the NY AVOID Act, and proactive contract review to reduce claim severity and coverage gaps.
Court of Appeals Applies Emergency Vehicle Liability Restrictions
New York’s Court of Appeals reinforces the high “reckless disregard” standard for emergency vehicle liability under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1104, affirming that imperfect judgment or policy violations alone do not establish recklessness.
Where Workers' Compensation Meets General Liability: Maximizing Recovery Under New York Law
Explore how workers’ compensation and general liability intersect under New York law. Partner Stan Evans examines third-party claims, liens, credits, and recovery strategies to help claims professionals avoid pitfalls and maximize outcomes.
The Primary Assumption of Risk Defense in Sports and Recreational Activity Claims: What You Need to Know
New York primary assumption of risk defense explained, with analysis of recent Court of Appeals decisions shaping sports and recreational injury claims, liability limits, and defense strategies.
What Every Property Owner and Insurer Should Know About Premises and Municipal Liability
Understand premises and municipal liability risks, from sidewalk defects and slip-and-fall claims to control, notice defenses, and Article 16. Practical guidance for property owners, businesses, and insurers.
How New York's Justice for Injured Workers Act (JIWA) Limits Workers' Compensation Board Findings in Civil Cases
Learn how New York’s JIWA limits the use of Workers’ Compensation Board findings in civil cases, as highlighted by the Second Department’s retroactive application ruling in Pacheco v. P.V.E. Co., LLC
Supreme Court Rules NJ Transit Is Not the State: What Galette v. New Jersey Transit Means for Litigation
Discover the impact of the Supreme Court ruling in Galette v. New Jersey Transit. Partner Patrick Reilly breaks down how this landmark decision resets sovereign immunity for public entities and provides a new roadmap for litigation nationwide.
Trade Alert: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs - What Importers Need to Do Now
The Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA-based tariffs on February 20, 2026. Learn which tariffs remain in effect, whether your company qualifies for a refund, and what steps to take now with guidance from Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady.
The Clock Is Ticking: How the AVOID Act Changes the Obligations of Insurers in New York
The AVOID Act compresses New York's third-party impleader window to 60 days. Here's what insurers and defense counsel must do differently starting April 18, 2026.
Mock Trials and Focus Groups: The Trial Prep Tools Your Attorney May Recommend — And Why They Work
Attorney Kristin Moro explains how focus groups and mock trials work, how they differ, and why they can be game-changing tools for serious civil litigation — and when they may be right for your case.
