US Federal

Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision in Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi. The court declared that the defendant must provide access to her apartment for repairs and bear the cost, reversing the denial of the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.

Colon v. City of New York - Slip and Fall Action

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying a motion for summary judgment in a slip and fall case against Rita Marsicano. The court found that the defendant failed to establish freedom from common-law liability regarding an icy condition on her property.

Paitchell v. Goldman - Breach of Contract and Constructive Trust Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granting defendants' cross-motion to dismiss claims for breach of contract and imposition of a constructive trust in the case of Paitchell v. Goldman. The decision pertains to the interpretation of a post-nuptial agreement regarding jointly held property.

People v. O'Connor - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed a judgment of the Supreme Court, Bronx County, in the case of People v. O'Connor. The court found the sentence imposed on the defendant-appellant not to be excessive.

FORT CRE v Karasick - Appellate Division Ruling on Guaranty Enforcement

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision to grant a stay in a guaranty enforcement action. The court ruled that defenses to a related Minnesota foreclosure action are irrelevant to the enforcement of absolute and unconditional guaranties of payment.

People v. J.R. - Criminal Law and Second Amendment Challenge

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for attempted criminal possession of a weapon and assault. The court addressed the defendant's Second Amendment challenge to New York's age requirement for gun licensing, finding it without merit.

People v. Marquis - Appellate Division Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment from the Supreme Court, Bronx County, in the case of People v. Marquis. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive.

People v. Zwingman - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of People v. Zwingman, decided on March 3, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment and granted the defendant's counsel's application to withdraw, finding no non-frivolous points for appeal.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Possession of a Weapon Conviction

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. The court addressed the defendant's Second Amendment claim, finding it did not render the state's firearm licensing scheme unconstitutional.

Matter of AN.D. (A.D., J.A.) - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a Family Court decision finding a father neglected his children due to significant educational neglect. The court upheld the Family Court's decision to conform pleadings to the proof, noting the father had a full opportunity to address the allegations.