130 E. 18 Owners Corp. v Axelrod 2025 NY Slip Op 32210(U) June 23, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 158632/2024 illustrates the common problem of what to do when the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is approaching yet the underlying case (where the malpractice took place) is not yet…
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In New York City, if you’re set to inherit a part of or the entire estate under a will or because you’re the next of kin, but would prefer your share go to someone else, you may wonder what your options are. Especially, if the deadline to file a disclaimer or renunciation has already passed….
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Multi-car accidents can be terrifying. When several vehicles collide on I-287 or the Hutchinson River Parkway, chaos follows—sirens, damaged cars, and unsure drivers wondering who caused what. Sorting out fault in a pileup crash isn’t simple, especially in New York, where multiple drivers may share responsibility. At Gash & Associates, P.C. in White Plains, we…
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This case is a reminder for me of the salient issue in my school CRA cases in MA. CK v. LK, 2025 NY Slip Op 50992 – NY: Supreme Court, Richmond 2025: “This matrimonial action was commenced on XX XX, 2024. The parties were married on XX XX, 2006, and there are two unemancipated children…
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In Caminero v Michael Flynn, Esq., PLLC 2025 NY Slip Op 03701 Decided on June 18, 2025 Appellate Division, Second Department it is pled that the attorney allowed the case to be dismissed, with prejudice for failure to prosecute an injury claim against the MTA by one of its police officers. Attorney defends by saying…
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By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC | www.nyconstructionlaw.com Introduction If you’re starting a construction project in New York—whether it’s a major commercial build or a residential renovation—you’ll need a solid contract. The big question is: Should you use an AIA contract or a custom agreement? While AIA (American Institute of Architects) contracts are widely used in the…
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It’s still an open question. In Prospect Corp. v Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP 2025 NY Slip Op 03659 Decided on June 17, 2025 the Appellate Division, First Department shied away from determining whether there is a NY privilege regarding confidential mediation documents. “In this legal malpractice action, plaintiff Prospect Capital Corporation (Prospect) alleges that…
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC — New York Construction Law Attorneys A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department, offers a sharp warning to contractors about the risks of overstating amounts in a mechanic’s lien. In Consumer Protection Restoration, LLC v. Hickory House Tenants Corp., the court upheld severe penalties against a contractor who filed…
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Filing a discrimination complaint at work takes courage. Many people worry that speaking up will cost them their job or damage their reputation. If you’re concerned about retaliation after reporting discrimination in New York, you’re not alone—and you’re not without protection. What Retaliation Looks Like Retaliation can take many forms, but it often involves a…
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Meirowitz v Greenberg 2025 NY Slip Op 32124(U) June 13, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 659363/2024 Judge: Paul A. Goetz demonstrates the dangers of charging liens, litigation over attorney fees and a subsequent legal malpractice case. “In this legal malpractice action defendants, Segal & Greenberg LLP, Margery Greenberg,and Sara Hiltzik1…
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