Family Medical Leave Act

A Report on the Adjacent Property Owner's Duty to Maintain Sidewalks in Mayor Bloomberg's city.

Describes a Building Owner's Duty to Maintain Elevators.

In recent years the areas of uninsured motorist ("UM"), underinsured motorist ("UIM") and supplementary uninsured motorist ("SUM") coverage have been becoming increasingly complex as the law has evolved. This paper provides an overview of these areas of New York law and provides illustrative examples from reported decisions as to how the laws in these areas play out in practice.

A Guide to Conducting Discovery under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.

Claims brought by victims of sexual misconduct ("undue familiarity") against medical professionals, mental health counselors and school districts present some of the most unique and challenging issues in the field of personal injury litigation. This article addresses many of the common issues concerning professional liability coverage and trial strategy that arise in cases of alleged undue familiarity.

The insurer’s duty to furnish a defense is broader than its obligation to indemnify. When a claim is reported to an insurance company the first decision that must be made concerns the issue of insurance coverage. Is the claim covered by the policy of insurance issued to the insured? Was timely notice given by the insured to the carrier? Are there any exclusions in the insurance policy that would preclude coverage under the facts of the claim? Is the person or entity seeking coverage an “insured” under the policy of insurance? These issues and others are explored in this comprehensive article.

This memorandum discusses the wrongful death cause of action as well as the action for pain and suffering brought on behalf of decedents.

The history of products liability doctrine in New York reveals a trend of ever-expanding liability. However, strict liability does not equal absolute liability. Even today's broad products liability doctrine recognizes that no product can be made absolutely safe. By understanding the various theories of products liability and the defenses available to a manufacturer, distributor or retailer, the insurance industry and the defense bar can continue to put plaintiffs to their proof and dispose of meritless claims.