- Posted: October 22, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Written by: Jeffrey M. Eilender, Joshua Wurtzel, Samuel L. Butt, Channing J. Turner, Thomas A. KissaneLender’s Dismissal Of Claims Against Guarantor Requires Dismissal Of Guarantor’s Related Third-Party Fraudulent Inducement Claim
On September 16, 2025, Justice Joel M. Cohen held that the voluntary dismissal of a note holder’s claim against Harvey Weinstein as guarantor warranted dismissal of a third-party complaint by Weinstein alleging fraudulent inducement. The case is AI International Holdings v. Weinstein, Index No. 656864/2017. Read More
- Posted: October 20, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Written by: Jeffrey M. Eilender, Thomas A. Kissane, Channing J. Turner, Joshua Wurtzel, Samuel L. ButtSummary Judgment In Lieu of Complaint Proper Despite Plaintiff’s Failure To Specify Exact Amount Due
On September 16, 2025, in Waam Yieldco LLC v. Frank, Index No. 653371/2025, Justice Andrew Borrok found that plaintiff’s failure to specify the exact amount due did not prevent entry of summary judgment under CPLR 3213. Read More
- Posted: October 10, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Written by: Samuel L. Butt, Thomas A. Kissane, Channing J. Turner, Joshua Wurtzel, Jeffrey M. EilenderCourt Dismisses Counterclaim For Breach Of Contract After Trial For Lack Of Damages
On September 4, 2025, Justice Melissa A. Crane dismissed defendant’s counterclaim for breach of contract in Denenberg v. SDK Heiberger LLP, Index No. 655118/2021. The Court explained: Read More
- Posted: October 8, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Written by: Jeffrey M. Eilender, Channing J. Turner, Joshua Wurtzel, Thomas A. Kissane, Samuel L. ButtCourt Denies Motions For Summary Judgment In Derivative Action
On September 9, 2025, in 111 West 57th Investment LLC v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor LLC, Index No. 655031/2017, Justice Joel M. Cohen denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment and also denied plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment as to liability. The Court explained: Read More
- Posted: October 6, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Written by: Jeffrey M. Eilender, Samuel L. Butt, Joshua Wurtzel, Thomas A. Kissane, Channing J. TurnerRule 25-a Relating To Virtual Evidence Courtrooms Added To Commercial Division Rules
By Administrative Order, dated September 30, 2025, Commercial Division Rule 25-a was added to the Commercial Division Rules, effective November 10, 2025. The new rule, relating to Virtual Evidence Courtrooms, reads as follows: Read More
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