In dismissing the plaintiff’s claim against an attorney for violating Judiciary Law Section 487, the New York State Court of Appeals held: Here, viewing the facts in the light most favorable to plaintiffs (see De Lourdes Torres v Jones, 26 Read More »
The meaning and coverage of a general release depends on the controversy being settled.
While a party may negotiate for a general release when settling a party’s claim, it does not necessarily mean that the release covered all matters which were not envisioned when the release was given. As stated in Gorunkati v Baker Sanders, Read More »
Statute of limitations tolled by reason of disability or insanity?
In Jemima O. v Schwartzapfel, P.C., 178 AD3d 474, 475 [1st Dept 2019], the court held that the statute of limitations for the client to bring a legal malpractice was not tolled. The court held: Plaintiff’s argument that the statute of Read More »
Sanctions against attorneys for failing to notify the court that an appeal has been withdrawn
The Appellate Division made a decision regarding the request for sanctions against attorneys for failing to notify the court that an appeal has been withdrawn as moot. The court reminded counsel of the obligation to monitor the status of cases Read More »
Brandeis Society hosts annual luncheon for Chanukah
Published in the Brooklyn Daily EagleDecember 18, 2019by Rob Abruzzese “The Brooklyn Brandeis Society held its annual Chanukah luncheon and membership party in Brooklyn Heights on Monday as members gathered together to share latkes and donuts while a pair of Read More »
