State Courts

Demianchuk v Nostrand Photo Lab Inc. - Wage Dispute

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's judgment in Demianchuk v. Nostrand Photo Lab Inc., increasing the plaintiff's awarded damages from $916.55 to $9,926.55. The court found the employer failed to pay minimum wage and violated Labor Law notification requirements.

People v. Adams (Selvin) - Criminal Procedure

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a conviction for harassment in the second degree against Selvin Adams. The court granted the defendant's speedy trial motion, vacating the plea and dismissing the accusatory instrument due to the People's failure to exercise due diligence in disclosure.

People v. Zeigler (Nalik) - Criminal Procedure

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a conviction for driving while impaired against Nalik Zeigler. The court found that the People's certificate of compliance was invalid due to a lack of due diligence in fulfilling discovery obligations, vacating the plea and dismissing the information.

New Century Fin. Servs. v. Rickenbacker - Default Judgment Appeal

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to vacate a default judgment. The court found that the defendant failed to establish lack of personal jurisdiction or provide a sufficient excuse for the default.

Kapitus Servicing Inc. v Suburban Waste Servs Inc - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the denial of summary judgment motions in Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Suburban Waste Servs., Inc. The court found issues of fact regarding whether certain agreements constitute loans or a sale of receivables, differing from the lower court's reasoning.

People v. Silva - Criminal Possession and Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon and assault. The court found the evidence legally sufficient and the verdict not against the weight of the evidence. The defendant was sentenced to 7.5 years.

Board of Managers of 45 E. 22nd St. Condominium v. 45 E. 22nd St. Prop. LLC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's order regarding a dispute over condominium sales proceeds. The court denied motions to dismiss claims of fraudulent inducement and fraudulent conveyance against certain defendants.

DeWolf v McDonald - Administrative Law Case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York decided the case of DeWolf v McDonald on February 26, 2026. The case involves an emergency medical technician (EMT) challenging the revocation of his certification and a $26,000 fine after charges of endangering patient lives. The court reviewed multiple appeals related to the dismissal of the EMT's petition and the final determination by the Commissioner of Health.

Rego Park Lender LLC v. Golyan - Appellate Division Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Rego Park Lender LLC, awarding the plaintiff $6,617,633.69. The decision addresses a guaranty and underlying debt stemming from a commercial mortgage default.

State v. Owen - Probation Revocation Appeal

The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to revoke probation for Celestino J. Owen. The court found no possibility for reversal based on the defendant's arguments regarding insufficient evidence for aggravated driving while intoxicated and lack of notice of probation terms.