Defense Strategy
New York Changes Impacting Exposure and Defense Strategy For Auto Claims
Big changes to NY auto claims law—new rules could impact exposure and defense strategy. Read the latest update.
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.
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.
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.
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.
