On July 9, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in Homapour v. 3M Props., LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 04371, holding that a jury trial waive can apply to persons who did not sign the agreement containing the waiver . . . Continue reading Jury Trial Waiver Can Apply to Persons Who Do Not Sign Agreement Containing the Waiver
On June 30, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in Matter of Miller v. 22 Ericsson Owner LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 04148, holding that a trial court erred in conditioning discontinuance on payment of a significant portion of the opposing party’s fees . . . Continue reading Trial Court Erred in Conditioning Discontinuance on Payment of Opposing Party’s Fees
On June 11, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in Peng v. Board of Mgrs. of Acmos on Chrystie LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 03740, holding that a court properly denied a motion for discontinuance . . . Continue reading Court Properly Denied Motion for Discontinuance
On May 28, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in James Thomas Realty, LLC v. Cheliotes, 2026 NY Slip Op. 03362, holding that because a derivative claim is an equitable claim, there is no right to a jury trial even though the plaintiff is seeking money damages . . . Continue reading Because a Derivative Claim is Equitable, No Right to Jury Trial Even if the Action Seeks Money Damages
On May 27, 2026, the Second Department issued a decision in OneWest Bank, FSB v. Johnson, 2026 NY Slip Op. 03315, holding that an action cannot be dismissed for failure to prosecute before issue has been joined . . . Continue reading Action Cannot be Dismissed for Failure to Prosecute Before Issue Has Been Joined
On May 20, 2026, the Second Department issued a decision in Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Poyer, 2026 NY Slip Op. 03145, reversing a dismissal for failure to prosecute because of inadequate notice . . . Continue reading Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute Reversed Because of Inadequate Notice
On April 30, 2026, Justice Boddie of the Kings County Commercial Division issued a decision in Credit League, LLC v. Cella Bella’s Hospice Corp., 2026 NY Slip Op. 31905(U), holding Continue reading LLC’s Failure to Abide by Publication Requirements When Formed Prevent it From Suing
On April 19, 2026, Justice Masley of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Alpha Sense, LLC v. Richards, 2026 NY Slip Op. 31713(U), refusing to seal an AI-generated report regarding an opposing party . . . Continue reading Court Refuses to Seal AI-Generated Report Regarding Opposing Party
On April 15, 2026, the Second Department issued a decision in U.S. Bank Trust N.A. v. Congregation Khal Chasidei Skwera, Inc., 2026 NY Slip Op. 02297, holding that a motion to vacate, not a motion for reargument, is the proper way to challenge a decision made on default . . . Continue reading Motion to Vacate, Not Motion to Reargue, is Proper Means to Address a Decision Made on Default
On April 7, 2026, Justice d’Auguste of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Rocco Agostino Landscape & Gen. Contr. Corp. v. City of New York, 2026 NY Slip Op. 31400(U), holding the format of a special master’s report is an improper basis for objecting to the report . . . Continue reading Format of Special Master’s Report Improper Basis for Objection
