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. 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. 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.

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.

Arita v. FDS Assoc., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified an order regarding a motion by third-party defendant The City of New York. The court granted limited discovery while affirming the denial of other requests, impacting the procedural path of the case.

Friedman v. Garnet Wines & Liqs. Inc. - Defamation Claim Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a defamation claim in Friedman v. Garnet Wines & Liqs. Inc. The court found that the statement made by the defendant, viewed in context, constituted nonactionable opinion. The ruling was issued on March 3, 2026.

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Gordon - Foreclosure Statute of Limitations

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a foreclosure action brought by U.S. Bank, N.A. The court found the action was barred by the statute of limitations, citing the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) and its impact on deacceleration letters. The decision impacts financial institutions involved in mortgage foreclosures in New York.

JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC. The court reinstated certain counterclaims related to trust funds and granted a motion to amend counterclaims, while affirming other dismissals.

Matter of Cook v. New York City Hous. Auth. - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petitioner's motion for leave to serve a late notice of claim against the New York City Housing Authority. The court found the petitioner failed to provide a reasonable excuse for the delay and that the Authority did not acquire actual knowledge of the claim within the statutory period.