Insufficient Similarity of Suits Defeats Motion to Dismiss in Favor of Prior Pending Action
Commercial Case Notes / Court Rules and Procedures / Motion to Dismiss

Insufficient Similarity of Suits Defeats Motion to Dismiss in Favor of Prior Pending Action

On July 30, 2024, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Dragons 516 Ltd. v. SMI USA Group LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 50977(U), holding that insufficient similarity of suits defeated a motion to dismiss in favor of a prior pending action . . . Continue reading Insufficient Similarity of Suits Defeats Motion to Dismiss in Favor of Prior Pending Action

Affirmation Inadmissible Because It Failed to Use Language Required by CPLR 2106
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Affirmation Inadmissible Because It Failed to Use Language Required by CPLR 2106

On June 6, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in Great Lakes Ins. SE v. American S.S. Owners Mut. Protection & Indem. Assn. Inc., 2024 NY Slip Op. 03083, holding that an affirmation was inadmissible because it failed to use the language required by CPLR 2106 . . . Continue reading Affirmation Inadmissible Because It Failed to Use Language Required by CPLR 2106

Absent Substitution, a Successor in Interest Can Only Participate in an Action Under the Predecessor’s Name
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Absent Substitution, a Successor in Interest Can Only Participate in an Action Under the Predecessor’s Name

On May 22, 2024, the Second Department issued a decision in Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Welsh, 2024 NY Slip Op. 02838, holding that absent substitution, a successor in interest can only participate in an action under the name of its predecessor’s name . . . Continue reading Absent Substitution, a Successor in Interest Can Only Participate in an Action Under the Predecessor’s Name

Judicial Estoppel Bars Plaintiff From Changing Argument Regarding Choice of Law After It Earlier Had Prevailed on that Argument
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Judicial Estoppel Bars Plaintiff From Changing Argument Regarding Choice of Law After It Earlier Had Prevailed on that Argument

On May 16, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in Entech Eng’g, P.C. v. Dewberry Engrs. Inc., 2024 NY Slip Op. 02752, holding that judicial estoppel barred a plaintiff from changing its argument regarding choice of law after it earlier had prevailed on that argument . . . Continue reading Judicial Estoppel Bars Plaintiff From Changing Argument Regarding Choice of Law After It Earlier Had Prevailed on that Argument

Court Did Not Err in Refusing to Dismiss New York Action in Favor of First Filed Texas Action
Commercial Case Notes / Court Rules and Procedures / Motion to Dismiss

Court Did Not Err in Refusing to Dismiss New York Action in Favor of First Filed Texas Action

On May 2, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in RDF Agent, LLC v. Electric Red Ventures, LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 02384, holding that a court did not err in refusing to dismiss a lawsuit in New York in favor of a first filed Texas action . . . Continue reading Court Did Not Err in Refusing to Dismiss New York Action in Favor of First Filed Texas Action

Court Seals Complaint to Prevent Allegations of Fraud and Criminal Conduct From Becoming Public
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Court Seals Complaint to Prevent Allegations of Fraud and Criminal Conduct From Becoming Public

On April 10, 2024, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Matter of Arad 2 LLC v. Ben-Hamo, 2024 NY Slip Op. 31478(U), sealing a complaint to prevent allegations of fraud and criminal conduct from becoming public . . . Continue reading Court Seals Complaint to Prevent Allegations of Fraud and Criminal Conduct From Becoming Public