- Posted: July 2, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Motion To Dismiss Granted In Part Based On Forum Selection Clause And Duplicative Nature Of Quasi-Contract Claims
On May 19, 2025, Justice Andrea Masley granted in part Defendants’ motion to dismiss causes of action under employment-related agreements to engage in the purchase, operation, and sale of various shipping vessels. The case is Kasselakis v. Tiptree, Inc., Index No. 653395/2024. Read More
- Posted: June 30, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Attorney Fees Application Denied For Lack of Substantiation
On May 15, 2025, Justice Joel M. Cohen denied a prevailing plaintiff’s application for attorney’s fees and costs, without prejudice, for lack of substantiation. The case is CLNC 2019-FL1 Funding, LLC v. Bennett, Index No. 651851/2023. Read More
- Posted: June 23, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Administrative Board of Courts Seeking Public Comment on Proposed New Rule Concerning Use of Virtual-Evidence Courtrooms
The Administrative Board of Courts is seeking public comment on a proposal recommended by the Commercial Division Advisory Council to amend the Rules of the Commercial Division by adding a new Rule 25-a related to the use of the virtual-evidence courtroom ("VEC"), which is a secure, web-based digital platform that centralizes trial exhibits, evidence, and case files, making them accessible to the court and counsel. Read More
- Posted: June 20, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Argument About Course Of Performance Defeats Motion For Summary Judgment In Lieu Of Complaint
On May 22, 2025, Justice Joel M. Cohen denied plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint in FG International Group Inc. v. FIDIA Capital, LLC et ano., Index No. 650073/2025. Although plaintiff had made a prima facie case, defendants raised disputed issue of fact as to whether they had defaulted. The Court explained: Read More
- Posted: June 18, 2025 / Commercial Division Blog
Court Denies Post-Trial Motion To Set Aside Jury’s Verdict
On May 14, 2025, Justice Joel M. Cohen denied Defendant’s motion to set aside the jury’s verdict or for a new trial in Iken v. Bohemian Brethren Presbyterian Church, Index No. 654614/2017. The Court explained: Read More
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