Calling the requirement that litigants and court practitioners notarize documents burdensome, New York will now allow all involved in civil actions to submit an affirmation under penalty of perjury in lieu of an affidavit....more
On October 7, 2022, New York’s Appellate Division, Fourth Department issued its critical decision in Antonella Ruth v. Elderwood at Amherst, et al., CA 22-00069 regarding whether the repeal of the Emergency or Disaster...more
New York’s Litigation Coordinating Panel (the “Panel”) granted plaintiffs’ request to establish a coordinated proceeding for COVID-19 cases against nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and similar healthcare facilities....more
New York courts will likely see a spike in cases alleging lead exposure among children in public housing controlled by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). This anticipated spike can be attributed to a recent change...more
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