NY-COURTS

Figueroa v. Empire Sewer & Water Inc. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in Figueroa v. Empire Sewer & Water Inc. The court modified a lower court's order regarding Labor Law claims and indemnification. The decision clarifies protections for workers injured at construction sites.

SKYX Group Inc. v. Foundation for Smoke-Free World - Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss SKYX Group Inc.'s complaint against the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim regarding the alleged misuse of their research proposal.

People v. Lezama - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed an order adjudicating a defendant a level three sexually violent predicate sex offender. The court found that the lower court improperly assessed points for prior convictions, potentially reclassifying the defendant to a presumptive level two offender.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Edgardo Perez. The court found the sentence imposed not to be excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP v. McLendon - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Eric C. McLendon in favor of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP for $178,200.10. The court found that the defendant failed to establish a meritorious defense to the summary judgment motion.

People v. Del Rosario-Martinez - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for driving while impaired and leaving the scene of an incident. The court found the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence, upholding the lower court's judgment.

Matter of Cardillo - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York has issued an opinion in the Matter of Christopher Scott Cardillo. The case involves disciplinary proceedings against an attorney accused of professional misconduct, specifically the conversion and/or misappropriation of entrusted funds totaling over $4.7 million.

Matter of Cantor - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Matthew Cantor, a suspended attorney. The court denied Cantor's motion for reinstatement and is proceeding with disciplinary charges for the unauthorized practice of law while suspended.

Matter of Bland - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the Matter of Lamon Darrell Bland. The case concerns disciplinary proceedings against a suspended attorney. The opinion was decided and entered on March 5, 2026.

Matter of Henderson - Attorney Disciplinary Proceeding

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the Matter of Craig Lee Henderson on March 5, 2026. The Attorney Grievance Committee seeks an order disbarring respondent, Craig Lee Henderson, due to prior disciplinary actions in California.