Courts & Litigation

In re Abbott Laboratories, et al. - Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied Mead Johnson's motion to exclude the testimony of a plaintiff's expert witness in the MDL concerning preterm infant nutrition products. This ruling is part of the ongoing multidistrict litigation regarding alleged links between infant formula and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

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.

Mottola v. Triad Nat'l Sec., LLC - Employment Dispute

The New Mexico Court of Appeals issued a memorandum opinion in Mottola v. Triad Nat'l Sec., LLC, affirming a lower court's decision to uphold an arbitration award. The case involved an employment dispute concerning termination allegedly due to age or retaliation for union activities.

City of Roswell v. Lucero - Driving with Suspended License Appeal

The New Mexico Court of Appeals issued an opinion in City of Roswell v. Lucero, addressing an appeal of a conviction for driving with a suspended license. The court considered arguments regarding sufficiency of evidence and the authority of the Motor Vehicle Division to suspend the license.

State v. Crawford - New Mexico Court of Appeals Opinion

The New Mexico Court of Appeals issued an opinion in State v. Crawford, vacating one conviction for shooting from a motor vehicle due to double jeopardy. The court affirmed convictions for attempted murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer.

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.