A recent decision from the Manhattan Commercial Division reminds us that although punitive damages are generally not recoverable in New York, certain circumstances require that they be awarded.
In Hall v Middleton,...more
1/23/2023
/ Blockchain ,
Breach of Duty ,
Commercial Court ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Misappropriation ,
Ownership of Works ,
Patents ,
Proprietary Information ,
Punitive Damages ,
Smart Contracts
A cause of action accrues, triggering the commencement of the statute of limitations period, when “all of the factual circumstances necessary to establish a right of action have occurred, so that the plaintiff would be...more