New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner. An injured person can now pursue claims against an animal’s owner...more
4/29/2025
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Appeals ,
Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Dogs ,
Liability ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Negligence ,
New York ,
Premises Liability ,
Property Owners
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
1/10/2025
/ Compensatory Damages ,
Damages ,
Economic Damages ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
Healthcare ,
Insurance Industry ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Legislatures ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Tort Reform ,
Wrongful Death
New York’s Legislature is considering two bills concerning horse slaughter. This legislation is of interest to anyone practicing equine law. Equine law is an area of law governing horse transactions and horse-related torts,...more