Good News for Judgement Creditors: No New York Ties? No Problem
Obtaining a judgment in a case is one thing, but knowing what to do with that judgment is equally important. Knowing what to do with a judgment can make the difference between satisfying that judgment with assets or having a worthless paper judgment.
Trending: Courts Push the Envelope to Find Liability in Tragic Situations
Two recent cases demonstrate how courts can expand liability to find responsibility. While these cases are in the preliminary stages, they provide insight into how the plaintiffs’ bar is using novel theories to attempt to establish liability.
Not Even Time for Lunch: Jury Delivers Defendant's Verdict in 50 Minutes
Everyone knows that getting people to agree is difficult and it is even harder to get six people sitting on a jury to agree on a verdict, let alone in short period of time.
Untying a Knot: Securing Summary Judgement in a Complex Chain-Reaction
Chain-reaction motor vehicle collisions often raise complex and contested questions of liability, but a laser-focused investigation and a determined defense can make the difference.
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.
