Motion to Compel Denied for Failure to Comply with Commercial Division Rule 14 Dispute Resolution Process
Commercial Case Notes / Discovery/Disclosure

Motion to Compel Denied for Failure to Comply with Commercial Division Rule 14 Dispute Resolution Process

On March 24, 2025, Justice Chan of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Aareal Capital Corp. v. 462BDWY Land, L.P., 2025 NY Slip Op. 30952(U), denying a discovery motion for failure to comply with the Commercial Division Rule 14 dispute resolution process . . . Continue reading Motion to Compel Denied for Failure to Comply with Commercial Division Rule 14 Dispute Resolution Process

Failure to Comply With Conditional Discovery Order Justified Striking the Defendant’s Answer and Counterclaims
Commercial Case Notes / Discovery/Disclosure / Sanctions

Failure to Comply With Conditional Discovery Order Justified Striking the Defendant’s Answer and Counterclaims

On December 4, 2024, the Second Department issued a decision in Patsiouras v. Koklanos, 2024 NY Slip Op. 06053, holding that failure to comply with a conditional discovery order justified striking a defendant’s answer and counterclaims . . . Continue reading Failure to Comply With Conditional Discovery Order Justified Striking the Defendant’s Answer and Counterclaims

Non-Party Entitled to Reimbursement of Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Responding to Subpoena
Commercial Case Notes / Discovery/Disclosure

Non-Party Entitled to Reimbursement of Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Responding to Subpoena

On October 24, 2024, the First Department issued a decision in Matter of Barons Media, LLC v. Shapiro Legal Group, PLLC, 2024 NY Slip Op. 05301, holding that a non-party was entitled to reimbursement of reasonable attorneys’ fees in responding to a subpoena . . . Continue reading Non-Party Entitled to Reimbursement of Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Responding to Subpoena