FR v. AR, 2025 NY Slip Op 50549 – Nassau Co. Supreme Court 2025: “The salient facts of this case give rise to an ever-evolving issue: since the Court of Appeals decision Kahn v. Kahn, infra, what authority, if any, does the Court have to order the pendente lite sale of the marital residence? Nearly…
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How Does Mediation Work In New York Divorces? In New York, mediation can work in one of two ways, the first of which involves the associated parties contacting a mediator on their own to initiate the process. Mediation can resolve numerous different issues, including asset distribution, custody disputes, visitation, and a several other complications that…
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Andrew Lavoott Bluestone has been an attorney for 40 years, with a career that spans criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation. Mr. Bluestone became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County in 1978, entered private practice in 1984 and in 1989 opened his private law office and took his first legal malpractice case. Since…
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For home improvement contractors working in Suffolk County, compliance with local consumer protection laws is not optional — it’s a business necessity. The Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) actively enforces its Home Improvement Code, and violations can result in steep fines, license suspensions, or even criminal charges. This guide will walk you through…
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Most work-related injuries are handled through workers’ compensation, which covers medical expenses and lost wages without needing to prove fault. But not every workplace injury is solely your employer’s responsibility. In many cases, someone outside your company—a contractor, vendor, or property owner—may have caused or contributed to your injury. That’s where a third-party lawsuit comes…
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Here, defendants oppose amendment, renew their opposition, and then take an appeal. The appeal fails. “In May 2016, the plaintiffs commenced this action to recover damages for legal malpractice against the defendant, their former attorneys, who represented the plaintiffs in connection with leasing certain real property located in Manhattan. The plaintiffs amended the complaint in…
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If you’ve been in a car accident in New York and think you might be partly to blame, don’t panic. Many people assume that if they were even a little at fault, they can’t file a claim or get help with their injuries or car damage. That’s not true. New York law actually allows you…
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Our pets are our responsibilities….and to others, we also have these two responsibilities. Flanders v Goodfellow, 2025 NY Slip Op 02261, Decided on April 17, 2025, NY Court of Appeals, Halligan, J.: “Plaintiff Rebecca Flanders, a postal carrier, was bitten by a dog owned by Defendants Stephen and Michelle Goodfellow while delivering a package to…
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Kakushadze v Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Surgery, P.C. 2025 NY Slip Op 31149(U) April 3, 2025 Supreme Court, Kings County Docket Number: Index No. 500196/2023 Judge: Ingrid Joseph seems to be (the decision does not discuss representation of plaintiff) the kind of issues that arise in pro-se cases. “Plaintiff Zurab Kakushadze (“Plaintiff”) commenced this action…
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Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in construction—and also one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations. If you’re a construction employer, understanding OSHA’s fall protection standards is critical not only for worker safety but also for avoiding costly citations and legal liability. When is Fall Protection Required? Under…
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