Effective July 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York will impose a series of changes to their joint local rules. These changes mark the culmination “of a multi-year...more
New York’s intermediate appellate court, the Appellate Division, First Department, recently unanimously affirmed a Bronx County trial court decision that, when opposing parties’ experts offer conflicting affidavits, summary...more
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
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are a family of man-made chemicals manufactured since the 1940s for their stain, water and oil-resisting properties. These so-called “forever chemicals” have been...more
On March 24, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill prohibiting the sale of apparel containing “intentionally added” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in clothing apparel starting on January 1, 2025....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
Recently, the Court of Appeals of New York answered the questions certified to it by the Second Circuit in the affirmative that New York recognizes “American Pipe” (American Pipe v. Constr. Co v. Utah, 414 U.S. 538 (1974))...more