Court Schedules Hearing to Resolve Factual Questions Regarding Attorney Disqualification

Court Schedules Hearing to Resolve Factual Questions Regarding Attorney Disqualification

On March 5, 2026, Justice Boddie of the Kings County Commercial Division issued a decision in Reich v. Purslane, LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 30803(U), scheduling a hearing to resolve factual questions regarding the disqualification of counsel because of a conflict . . . Continue reading Court Schedules Hearing to Resolve Factual Questions Regarding Attorney Disqualification

Forum Selection Clause Did Not Create Jurisdiction Over Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim

Forum Selection Clause Did Not Create Jurisdiction Over Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim

On March 12, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in DKC Group Holdings, LLC v. Reece, Inc., 2026 NY Slip Op. 01442, holding that a forum selection clause did not create jurisdiction over a claim for aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty . . . Continue reading Forum Selection Clause Did Not Create Jurisdiction Over Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim

Court Holds That Discovery Permissible in Proceeding to Vacate Arbitral Award, Although Denied on Current Application

Court Holds That Discovery Permissible in Proceeding to Vacate Arbitral Award, Although Denied on Current Application

On March 2, 2026, Justice Cohen of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Shell NA LNG LLC v. Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 30753(U), holding that discovery is available in a proceeding to vacate an arbitral award, although denying the application in this proceeding . . . Continue reading Court Holds That Discovery Permissible in Proceeding to Vacate Arbitral Award, Although Denied on Current Application