US Courts

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.

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).

In re The Boeing Company Aircraft Securities Litigation - Opinion and Order

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion and order in the Boeing Aircraft Securities Litigation. The court granted in part a motion to compel, ordering Boeing to further amend its privilege log and produce certain categories of documents improperly withheld in this securities fraud case.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dilley v. New Mexico Corr. Dep't - Civil Rights Act Appeal

The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a civil rights complaint. The plaintiff alleged failures in ensuring restitution orders were entered before a defendant's release. The court's decision is based on a prior Supreme Court ruling.