Courts & Litigation

Lexington Ins. Co. v. New York Mar. & Gen. Ins. Co. - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York Marine and General Insurance Company owes further coverage obligations to Lexington Insurance Company. The case involves a dispute over insurance coverage following a tour bus accident and subsequent settlement.

Miller v. State of New York - Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age

The New York Appellate Division ruled on the constitutionality of mandatory judicial retirement ages following the state's Equal Rights Amendment. The court affirmed that existing mandatory retirement laws for judges remain in effect, despite the amendment's inclusion of age as a protected category.

Matter of Hurckes - Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a legal opinion regarding attorney Michael Alexander Hurckes. The court is considering reciprocal discipline based on an emergency suspension order from the Supreme Court of Florida due to findings of great public harm. The Attorney Grievance Committee seeks to impose reciprocal interim suspension or other appropriate discipline.

Anonymous v. Anonymous - Family Law Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's order requiring a plaintiff to pay all of his children's educational expenses and awarding the defendant $40,000 in counsel fees. The court also affirmed a subsequent finding of contempt against the plaintiff for failing to comply with the prior order.

People v. Cedeno - Criminal Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the case of People v. Cedeno. The opinion was published on March 12, 2026, under citation 2026 NY Slip Op 01411.

New Empire Bldr. Corp. v. Onboard Hospitality LLC - Appellate Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed an order denying a motion to strike a defendant's answer and impose discovery sanctions. The court found that while the defendant was slow to respond to discovery, the plaintiff also lacked diligence in prosecuting the action.

Gray v. Nassau Life Ins. Co. - Insurance Proceeds Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a case against Nassau Life Insurance Company. The dismissal was based on a prior action pending in federal court concerning the same insurance proceeds.

Avison Young LLC v. 459 W 50 ST LLC - Breach of Contract

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's judgment against 459 W 50 ST LLC and 182 Stanton LLC, ordering them to pay Avison Young LLC $454,000 in unpaid commissions. The dispute centered on the interpretation of a tiered commission structure for the sale of four properties.

Josey v. New York City Dept. of Fin. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reviewed a lower court's decision regarding a speed camera violation. The court confirmed the determination of the New York City Department of Finance Parking Violations Bureau, denying the petition to annul the $50 penalty.

People v. Vella - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Dylan K. Vella of murder in the second degree and other crimes. The defendant appealed the sentence, but his appeal waiver foreclosed review of the sentence's severity.