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NEW YORK LITIGATION: WHY THE RULES COUNT

When someone sues you or your company, you have to pick a lawyer who knows the rules of the game.   The rules are intricate and, even two situations that look similar, are not always governed by the same rules. When even judges can apply the wrong rule,  it is better…

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What Happens When A Plaintiff Sues Several Defendants In New York But Settles With Only One?

It is not unusual for a Plaintiff to sue more than one defendant. It happens all of the time in New York. Think of when a homeowner hires a contractor and the contractor damages a neighbor’s property. The neighbor will most often sue both. In New York City it is…

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Hearsay Evidence Can Be Used To Help Defeat A Motion For Summary Judgement In New York

Sometimes you learn something new from unexpected places. Sometimes you have to challenge your assumptions if you want to have any hope of solving an otherwise intractable problem. Sometimes, just because common knowledge is widely accepted, does not mean that it should be. A recent appeal I was working on…

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